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  • Cover from 26.11.2025

    Adaptation to climate change

    Sandsäcke wurden vor einer Haustür aufgestapelt, um das Haus vor Hochwasser zu schützen

    … frequent and severe. The hot and extremely dry summer of 2018 is just one of many examples. This trend is bound to increase in the future. Climate change adaptation …

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    Figure 3: Derivation of the protection effect levels for wind barriers

    Figure 3: Derivation of the protection effect levels for wind barriers on arable land, considering the proportionally averaged main wind directions, example area

    … on arable land, considering the proportionally averaged main wind directions, example area Source: Gebel et al. 2025; UBA-Texte Download image (45.92 kB) The … … on arable land, considering the proportionally averaged main wind directions, example area … Figure 3: Derivation of the protection effect levels for wind barriers …

  • Press release 05/2021 from 25.02.2021 | Last changed: 01.03.2021

    New manual for public authorities on combating climate change

    Photovoltaikanlage auf Dachflächen

    … gives recommendations and makes implementation on site easier with many practical examples. "The state and its administration have a role model function in pointing … of numerous administrations and integrated them into the manual as good practice examples, concrete recommendations and checklists. The path to a greenhouse …

  • Press release 13/2020 from 20.03.2020 | Last changed: 27.03.2020

    UBA names water body type of the year 2020

    Ein kleiner Bachabschnitt fließt durch ein Waldstück

    … this type occur primarily in the limestone regions of the central highlands , for example in the Swabian Alb and Frankish Alb. Only eight percent achieve 'good' … as resource is not significantly impaired. The water body type of 2020 is just one example of a water body which does not have good ecological status and requires … this type occur primarily in the limestone regions of the central highlands , for example in the Swabian Alb and Frankish Alb. Only eight percent achieve 'good' …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

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

    … were honoured during an online conference on climate resilience. Good practical examples of compact, low-noise neighbourhoods Living, working and leisure in the …

  • Press release 17/2017 from 26.04.2017 | Last changed: 12.06.2017

    One in five Germans suffers from railway noise – unnecessarily

    long train

    … directly at the source. Financial reward for quiet trains must be increased, for example with lower track access charges. UBA President Maria Krautzberger remarked: … directly at the source. Financial reward for quiet trains must be increased, for example with lower track access charges. UBA President Maria Krautzberger remarked: … directly at the source. Financial reward for quiet trains must be increased, for example with lower track access charges. … One in five Germans suffers from railway …

  • Press release 35/2018 from 12.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.12.2018

    Federal Government strengthens relations between urban and rural areas

    Kind auf einem Feld schau auf die entfernte Stadt.

    … conditions, work and consumption. However, the two are closely interlinked, for example through daily flows of traffic and goods. The country’s regions are well … into active carbon. The aim is to use the generated product in the region, for example to recycle waste water in treatment facilities. The rural suburban zone of … conditions, work and consumption. However, the two are closely interlinked, for example through daily flows of traffic and goods. The country’s regions are well …

  • Press release 42/2020 from 16.09.2020 | Last changed: 21.09.2020

    European Mobility Week: Zero-emission mobility for all

    Straße mit niedrigen Fachwerkhäusern und einem Zebrastreifen, der von einer Frau mit Blindenstock, einem Rollstuhlfahrer und zwei weiteren Fußgängerinnen überquert wird.

    … German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack of accessibility or live on busy roads. During European … with physical disabilities are still unable to use green public transport, for example if stairs have to be climbed, announcements are difficult to understand or … German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack of accessibility or live on busy roads. During European …

  • Press release 40/2020 from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Current transport policy puts people with low income at a disadvantage

    Ein Fahrradfahrer in einem Stau mit Autos

    … Agency (UBA). Low-income households in particular are disadvantaged, for example because they more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and … Germany as a whole. The transformation of the transport sector will cost money, for example the expansion of public transport or foot and cycle paths. Enormous … Agency (UBA). Low-income households in particular are disadvantaged, for example because they more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Transport, transport infrastructure

    The picture shows a flooded dip in a road. There is a roadblock in the foreground indicating that the road is closed to traffic. A sign reading ‘Hochwasser’ (floodwater) is fixed to the roadblock. There are flooded meadows visible on both sides of the road.

    … approaches to the development of monitoring indicators. What’s being done – some examples As far as the action field ‘transport, transport infrastructure’ is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Soil

    The picture shows a person kneeling on a ploughed field. Scrutinising the dark-brown soil with their eyes, the individual lets it trickle from one hand to the other.

    … the further development of nationwide indicators. What’s being done – some examples In terms of surface area, agriculture constitutes the most widespread …

  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while … the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while … the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while …