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  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … policy. This requires updating the regulatory framework and allocating more funding for climate adaptation measures. The potential of natural solutions such as … will receive our support in their efforts in the form of expert advice, funding for local adaptation manager posts and funding for innovative projects and climate change adaptation in community-based …

  • Newsletter from 10.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2024

    … Meanwhile, on 20 January 2025, the German Ecodesign Award will enter the next round. Companies of all sizes and students throughout Europe can apply with their … this graphic. Series poster Page number 1 Year of publication 2024 The Research & Funding Landscape of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) For many years, research into SRM was only publicly funded to a limited extent. Private funding, mainly from philanthropic institutions, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-3: Temperature index of butterfly species communities

    The picture shows a wall brown butterfly spreading its wings while sitting on a violet-coloured blossom.

    … is a thermophilic species which therefore benefits from climate change. Source: sundodger / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for … often varies from region to region. Especially in northern distribution boundaries of species and in mountain ranges, changes proceed particularly fast. … often varies from region to region. Especially in northern distribution boundaries of species and in mountain ranges, changes proceed particularly fast. …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … further increase the heat island effect, while the growth of cities into the surrounding countryside will increase the area of heat islands. Indicators from the … such as peptides and alkaloids. Since the quantities produced are only very small under normal circumstances, there is no danger to humans. However, there is a health … resulting exposure of sensitive populations in many ways. The concentration of ground-level ozone in the air could increase. Exposure to air pollutants in inner …

  • Newsletter from 10.06.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2021

    … at the same time socially acceptable transformation to a sustainable economy. Around 80% are in favour of Germany taking on a leadership role on the international … Key findings of the Environmental Awareness Study 2020 (in German) Background paper on the results of the past 25 years (in German) Online report “Earth … are major sources A study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) is the first to undertake a systematic investigation of the fate of plastics in the environment for …

  • Cover from 30.05.2022

    River Restoration: Start

    Aerial view of the Fulda and a branch with low water flow. Grasses, shrubs and trees grow on the banks with diverse hydromorphological structures.

    … and act as important buffers against the input of pollutants. Source: Wolfgang Kundel (terra-air services) / Landkreis Verden Cycling on the restored Ruhr near … possible, considerable interventions are necessary in the rivers and their surroundings. These interventions can lead to a reduced diversity of biotopes and species … gallery as a poster (A3): Measures for river restoration CC BY-ND 4.0 Umweltbundesamt 2019 1/4 - If obstacles interrupt the river’s continuity: Close For more …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-3: Mean discharge

    The picture shows a wide watercourse with a low water level. In some places the stony substrate projects beyond the water’s surface. In the background, a boat is visible docked at a jetty, in front of a range of hills on the horizon.

    … or shipping. Changes in the mean discharge values can also entail changes in groundwater levels near banks (cf. Indicator WW-I-2 ) thus affecting supplies of … evaporation during those months. These developments suggest that changes in the fundamental availability of water in both half-years (winter and summer) are already … or shipping. Changes in the mean discharge values can also entail changes in groundwater levels near banks (cf. Indicator WW-I-2 ) thus affecting supplies of …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2020

    … of thousands of chemicals are on the market in the EU, many of which are also found in the blood or urine of citizens. Human biomonitoring (HBM) investigates the … there in the first place. The EU's HBM4EU programme has launched a survey to better understand the needs, concerns and questions surrounding this issue. read more (in German) UBA positions Using coronavirus stimulus …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BD-R-3: Protected areas

    The picture shows a sign commonly used in the eastern states of Germany to indicate a nature reserve. The sign depicts the outline of a black owl against a yellow background. The sign is located on the edge of a meadow. A partly wooded hill rises behind the sign.

    … This is mainly because most of the Natura 2000 areas have already been placed under legal protection, and the Länder tend to choose, apart from nature reserves or … of national parks increased only between 2003 and 2004, as a result of the foundation of the Eifel National Park in North-Rhine Westphalia, the Kellerwald … This is mainly because most of the Natura 2000 areas have already been placed under legal protection, and the Länder tend to choose, apart from nature reserves or …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … which is why the resulting impacts on future growth are hard to predict. It is abundantly clear, however, even now that there will be winners and losers regarding … until 2008 in the same volumes as the high average timber increments which were found in those areas until the end of the 20th century. It is assumed that, especially … which is why the resulting impacts on future growth are hard to predict. It is abundantly clear, however, even now that there will be winners and losers regarding …