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  • Press release 37/2014 from 28.08.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Who generates the most waste?

    Overflowing waste bin

    … although there are regional disparities. In the district of Mittselsachsen, for example, the per capita figure for waste in 2012 was only 251 kilograms. The key … make global comparisons. For imports/exports of waste subject to notification, for example, one sees that activities are concentrated in the common European market. …

  • News from 08.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    Start the transformation of the food system now!

    Verschiedene Gemüse wie Möhren, Knoblauch, Sellerieknollen und eine Zucchini

    … In addition, it has a variety of positive effects in other policy areas. For example, it contributes to the food security of the growing world population and to … and food production ” aims to improve the impact of organic farming. For example, breeding research can contribute to increasing land productivity. A second …

  • News from 28.05.2018 | Last changed: 28.05.2018

    UBA welcomes EU proposal on single use plastics

    eine Strandkrabbe sitzt in der Öffnung einer halben leeren Plastikflasche, die am Strand als Müll liegt

    … at the European level. The proposed measures include on the one hand bans, for example of straws and stirrers made of plastic. On the other hand the Commission … informed about available re-use systems, waste management options and best practice examples. Moreover, information shall be provided on the impact of littering and …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Forestry

    Stack of wood logs

    … various monitoring methods are used that are adapted to the harmful organisms. For example, bark beetles are caught in pheromone traps in spruce stocks during the … litter, and/or reduce the development of a highly flammable lower tree layer, for example, through shading. To date, absolute fire resistance of trees has not been … as kindergartens, schools, forestry operations, recreationists and tourists, for example through publications, leaflets, reports, social media, warning signs, …

  • DzU article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Indicator: National Welfare Index

    A graph shows the national welfare index (NWI) and gross domestic product (2000 = 100) for the years between 1991 and 2024. Since 2000, the NWI has increased by 10.7 percent, while GDP rose by 27.4 percent.

    … of the index. Environmental costs and consumption of non-renewable resources are examples of negative categories, voluntary work and housework for positive … of the index. Environmental costs and consumption of non-renewable resources are examples of negative categories, voluntary work and housework for positive …

  • DzU article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 16.12.2024

    Indicator: Environmentally friendly consumption

    A graph shows the market shares of products with official eco-labelling. Between 2012 and 2022 this figure rose from 3.6 % to 12.2 %. In 2020 there was a significant increase from 7.9 % to 12.0 %. The target for 2030 is 34 % market share.

    … product groups differ significantly in some cases. Take household appliances, for example: Washing machines with the highest efficiency class recently had a market … product groups differ significantly in some cases. Take household appliances, for example: Washing machines with the highest efficiency class recently had a market …

  • DzU article from 26.11.2024 | Last changed: 27.11.2024

    Indicator: Environmental costs of energy and road transport

    A graph shows the development of environmental costs energy generation and road transport between 2017 and 2022. They were 300.3 billion euros in 2017 and 301.1 billion in 2022.

    … gases and air pollutants. This results in high subsequent costs for society, for example through environmentally-induced diseases, damage to ecosystems or even … gases and air pollutants. This results in high subsequent costs for society, for example through environmentally-induced diseases, damage to ecosystems or even …

  • Press release 25/2021 from 31.05.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    UBA proposes multisectoral cap on nitrogen

    Eine Pflanze und Stickstoff-Verbindungen (Montage)

    … air quality control programme or the new requirements of fertiliser law, for example – is expected to reduce nitrogen emissions sufficiently in respect of the … is an indispensable building block of all life. As atmospheric nitrogen N2, for example, it makes up 78 per cent of the air we breathe. It is harmless in this form … nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ammonia (NH3), nitrate (NO3-) and nitrous oxide (N₂O), for example, lead to potentially harmful air and groundwater pollution, eutrophication …

  • Press release 56/2014 from 15.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmentally harmful subsidies amount to over 52 billion euros

    Euro bank notes

    … of land and resources. The study also makes concrete proposals for reform, for example of the tax break for regular commuters. Maria Krautzberger said: "The … production, others have been expanded or new subsidies have been introduced. One example is the tax rebate for agricultural diesel fuel, which leaves farmers with … economical when driving machinery or to purchase efficient farm equipment. Another example is the newly introduced compensation for electricity costs granted to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-5: International finance for climate adaptation (from budgetary funds)

    … (NDC) under the Paris Climate Agreement. This assistance is provided, for example, via the NDC partnership. In 2021, 88 % of the German contribution to … cooperation which include cross-sectional references to climate change. For example, numerous projects are concerned with the objectives of fighting poverty, … (NDC) under the Paris Climate Agreement. This assistance is provided, for example, via the NDC partnership. In 2021, 88 % of the German contribution to …