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Press release 31/2023 from 05.09.2023 | Last changed: 24.10.2023

Water resources must be better protected

… and calling on the chemical industry to take immediate action. Press release No. 31/2023 | 05.09.2023 PMT/vPvM substances are at the same time persistent (P), mobile (M) and partly …

Press release 16/2023 from 07.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

Marine Litter Round Table active against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for seven years

Müll liegt am Sandstrand, vor allem Plastik- und Fischereimüll.

… Meyer and UBA President Dirk Messner to present results. Press release No. 16/2023 | 07.06.2023 Federal Minister for the Environment Steffi Lemke: “Plastic litter in the …

Press release 17/2023 from 06.06.2023 | Last changed: 05.04.2024

Connectivity with consequences: 13 steps to counter software obsolescence

… of technological devices and thus protect the environment. Press release No. 17/2023 | 06.06.2023 Whether it’s using a smartphone to switch on the lights and heating while on …

News from 29.09.2023 | Last changed: 29.09.2023

Environmentally friendly handling of fertiliser in ports

… the quay wall and cleaning of the transshipment areas can counteract this. 29.09.2023 The aim of the study " Environmentally friendly handling techniques of …

Image from 01.10.2024 | last change: 02.10.2024

Figure 12: Range of the change signal in extant climate projections for the annual mean temperature

The chart consists of two illustrations: one for the climate protection scenario RCP 2.6 and the other for the high emissions scenario RCP 8.5 indicating the range of the projected change in the annual mean temperature in Germany compared to a specific reference period. The illustration on the left shows the change compared to the multi-annual temperature mean of the period from 1971 to 2000.

… kB) The following contents contain this medium: Development of Germany’s climate - 2023 Monitoring Report … The chart consists of two illustrations: one for the …

Press release 21/2024 from 14.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

29 municipalities honoured for their exemplary organic waste collection

auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

… organic waste." The German Organic Waste Bin Campaign’s Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023 began on Organic Waste Bin Day on 26 May 2023 and ends today at the IFAT trade fair. The motto of the campaign is “Germany is …

News from 25.10.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2023

Misleading calculation: EU plans for pesticide reduction at risk

… would indicate a decreasing trend, which does not happen in the field. 25.10.2023 The SUR: A turning point towards sustainable agriculture? On 24 October 2023, the EU Parliament's Environment Committee voted on a new regulation to halve …

Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

“Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

… According to EU regulations, at least 65 percent is required. Press release No. 37/2023 | 13.10.2023 The “International E-Waste Day” (#ewasteday), which is now in its sixth year, …

Press release 24/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

European emissions trading: Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany constant overall

… Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency. Press release No. 24/2023 | 07.07.2023 UBA President Dirk Messner said: “Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were …

Press release 07/2023 from 20.02.2023 | Last changed: 22.02.2023

Tackling the housing shortage with ecological answers

… and Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke in Berlin today. Press release No. 07/2023 | 20.02.2023 Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke: “Water depletion and heat as a …

Press release 43/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

Current recycling review: Successes, failures and challenges

Recycling trägt zur Ressourcenschonung bei

… conference in Berlin after five years of the Packaging Act. Press release No. 43/2023 | 04.12.2023 In 2022, the dual systems achieved on average the very ambitious statutory …

Newsletter from 05.02.2025 | Last changed: 10.02.2025

Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 01/2025

… was once again slightly higher than in the previous year. Final data for 2023: climate-damaging emissions fell by ten per cent In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 10.3 per cent compared to 2022. … waste separation Der Trend ist positiv. Insgesamt wurden von den dualen Systemen 2023 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr mehr Verpackungen recycelt. Das gaben das …