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  • Press release 36/2016 from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 01.03.2017

    Grocery discounters should offer more deposit bottle beverages

    returnable glass bottles with mineral water in a crate

    … bottles the universal choice in beverage packaging. We have seen with the example of plastic bags that consumers are supportive of waste avoidance with many … waste. There are a number of reasons for the greater volumes of waste, for example elaborate packaging which sometimes has special functions like spray bottle … bottles the universal choice in beverage packaging. We have seen with the example of plastic bags that consumers are supportive of waste avoidance with many …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 15.01.2019

    Exploring new opportunities for the Polish-German cooperation on low-emission strategies

    … which  presents an overview on climate policy instruments for municipalities and examples from Poland and Germany. Documents Project information (English) (150.82 … which  presents an overview on climate policy instruments for municipalities and examples from Poland and Germany. … Exploring new opportunities for the …

  • Press release 31/2017 from 13.09.2017 | Last changed: 18.09.2017

    Who has the best ecodesign in Germany?

    Gruppenbild der 10 Jurymitglieder vor dem Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin

    … and the German Environment Agency are awarding the prize for outstanding examples of ecodesign. It is Germany's highest distinction in this area and is … and the German Environment Agency are awarding the prize for outstanding examples of ecodesign. It is Germany's highest distinction in this area and is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-1: Phenological changes in wild plant species

    The picture shows a coltsfoot plant in flower while the plant is peeking out from under snow cover.

    … influenced by climate- and weather-related temperature patterns. A warm winter, for example, leads to very early flowering of trees such as hazel (Corylus avellana) or … of developments between organisms. This affects established interactions, for example between plants and their pollinators or interactions in prey-predator … of ecosystems and can ultimately put animal and plant species at risk. For example, in the Netherlands it was proven that in pied flycatcher (Ficedula …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 13.06.2018

    13th German-Russian Environment Days 2016 in Kaliningrad region

    … current situation on these topics in the Kaliningrad region by means of selected examples and concepts. In the ensuing plenum, the moderators presented the results … current situation on these topics in the Kaliningrad region by means of selected examples and concepts. In the ensuing plenum, the moderators presented the results …

  • Press release 29/2023 from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 04.09.2023

    First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" Action Days bring sustainable commitment to life locally

    Kinder pflanzen in Dessau ein Blumenbeet.

    … four federal states. At a total of five locations, residents can experience diverse examples of sustainable involvement at first hand: Urban Gardening in Dessau, waste … four federal states. At a total of five locations, residents can experience diverse examples of sustainable involvement at first hand: Urban Gardening in Dessau, waste …

  • Press release 04/12 from 19.01.2012 | Last changed: 27.06.2013

    Video conferencing and natural lawnmowers

    … Agency can only credibly promote environmental protection by setting a good example and proving that it works”, are UBA President Jochen Flasbarth’s comments on … Agency can only credibly promote environmental protection by setting a good example and proving that it works”, are UBA President Jochen Flasbarth’s comments on …

  • Press release 44/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    Climate change abroad also affects the German economy

    Containerterminal

    … in other regions around the world can wreak serious economic havoc on us, for example when extreme weather events damage infrastructure, impair agricultural … climate change worldwide. Maria Krautzberger said: “When investments are made, for example in infrastructure, it must be a matter of course to calculate climate change … in other regions around the world can wreak serious economic havoc on us, for example when extreme weather events damage infrastructure, impair agricultural …

  • Press release 17/2020 from 09.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Employment numbers in environmental protection sector rising steadily

    worker installing a thermal insulation on a facade of a building

    … and do something for environmental protection at the same time. It makes sense, for example, to invest in local public transport, electrify cars and renovate buildings … million jobs, if one includes indirect employment in upstream production areas, for example in the production of insulation material. The construction industry employs … and do something for environmental protection at the same time. It makes sense, for example, to invest in local public transport, electrify cars and renovate buildings …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … during heavy rainfall. Risks from standing water on roads can be avoided, for example, by milling out ruts or by an adapted road layout. Damage can also be … asphalt mixtures. As an adaptation measure for storms, the design of bridges, for example, can be adapted to improve the connection between the roadway and the … during heavy rainfall. Risks from standing water on roads can be avoided, for example, by milling out ruts or by an adapted road layout. Damage can also be …

  • DzU article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.01.2026

    Indicator: Employment in environmental protection

    A graph shows the employment in Green Tech and their share in the overall employment for 2010 until 2023. In 2023 about 3.4 million people were employed in this sector. The share was 7.5 percent in 2023 of all employees.

    … indicator shows how many people in Germany are working in the GreenTech sector: for example, by offering products that contribute directly to environmental and climate … a third of these jobs. In addition to traditional waste collection and treatment, examples include the use of renewable raw materials and the development of …

  • Press release 10/2017 from 22.03.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Water body type 2017

    Lehnmühle Reservoir in Saxony

    … potential according to the criteria of the EU Water Framework Directive. All 26 examples of this water body type in Germany are also reservoirs: the Leibis-Lichte … potential according to the criteria of the EU Water Framework Directive. All 26 examples of this water body type in Germany are also reservoirs: the Leibis-Lichte …