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  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 09.01.2025

    Establishing an Education for Sustainable Development network in the Carpathian region

    … region. It raised awareness of ESD, facilitated work on ESD at the science-policy-practice interface and contributed to incorporate ESD in the institutional framework … region. It raised awareness of ESD, facilitated work on ESD at the science-policy-practice interface and contributed to incorporate ESD in the institutional framework …

  • Press release 28/2015 from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental data shows that transport sector is not on course in environmental protection

    LKW und Pkw auf der Autobahn

    … on course in environmental protection Only ten percent of rivers and streams have "good" ecological status, drinking water status is "high" virtually everywhere The … which has failed to reduce its emissions since 1990. With ever greater volumes of goods being transported by road and the trend towards more horsepower and heavier …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 04.01.2022

    Campaign to raise awareness of the value of manure in the Republic of Moldova

    … in Southeastern Europe in three languages holds all relevant information for practicers and stakeholders. Documents Project information (English) (269.23 kB) … in Southeastern Europe in three languages holds all relevant information for practicers and stakeholders. … Campaign to raise awareness of the value of manure in …

  • News from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 11.12.2025

    EU adopts new rules to combat greenwashing in advertising

    eine Frau liest im Baumarkt den Text auf einem Farbeimer im Regal

    … consumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and better information’ ((EU) 2024/825) therefore amends and complements … information that software updates may have a negative impact on the functioning of goods. to present a software update as necessary if it only serves to improve the …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 12.03.2024 | Last changed: 15.05.2024

    Research projects

    Rechenschieber mit grünen Kugeln im Vordergrund.

    … profile of green procurement by implementing modernised public procurement law in practice This study is carried out jointly by Berliner Energieagentur GmbH and law … titled Analysis of public procurement in Germany using federal procurement as an example; measures aimed at making such procurement more eco-friendly Although green …

  • Press release 83/09 from 20.11.2009 | Last changed: 05.07.2013

    EU Commission honours Federal Environment Agency for exemplary environmental management

    … fact that since 2001, UBA has complied with high standards in its procurement of goods and services as well as in awarding contracts to suppliers, and places … with comparable eco-management in place. ”The more institutions follow UBA’s example, the greater the opportunities for those businesses who assume …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 27.04.2022

    Dialogue Climate Adaptation: Berlin–Budapest

    … In order to support also other municipalities, a guide was compiled which provides practical assistance for the development of urban climate adaptation concepts. … In order to support also other municipalities, a guide was compiled which provides practical assistance for the development of urban climate adaptation concepts. … …

  • Newsletter from 30.03.2023 | Last changed: 30.03.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2023

    … logistics companies and, naturally, the customers as well. Returns: Returning goods not only results in additional CO₂ emissions from the return transport, but … chemical composition and form. They can offer solutions to global challenges. Examples are carrier systems for novel active ingredients or graphene for future use … factors for successfully transforming streetscapes A look at German and European practice How can projects for redistributing and repurposing public streets succeed? …

  • News from 18.12.2015 | Last changed: 18.12.2015

    Adapting transport policy to climate change: New OECD report

    traffic jam on a motorway at dawn

    … gas emissions in Germany. Source: ARTENS/ FOTOLIA.com A new OECD report discusses examples from countries like Germany, Japan and New Zealand of how transport policy … Tags climate adaptation sustainable transport policy … A new OECD report discusses examples from countries like Germany, Japan and New Zealand of how transport policy …

  • Press release 13/2018 from 25.04.2018 | Last changed: 18.08.2020

    Changes in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act: More recycling of WEEE

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … applies to producers of clothing and furniture with electronic functions. Another example of products which were not previously covered by the legislation: shoes with … lighting. The only exceptions are explicitly identified in the legislative act, for example equipment intended for use in space travel. As of 1 May 2018 producers which … applies to producers of clothing and furniture with electronic functions. Another example of products which were not previously covered by the legislation: shoes with …

  • Press release 21/2018 from 08.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Boat hull paints – a problem for our waters

    A sea harbor with many small sail and motor boats.

    … Agency (UBA) recommends alternative hard coatings and mechanical cleaning, for example with underwater brushes, or the use of alternative coatings with no … quality standards of the Surface Water Ordinance (OGewV), which describe good ecological condition of surface waters, at eleven per cent of official … is why it is appropriate to take measures to reduce water pollution here. A few examples from Scandinavia show how it can be done: Sweden allows only products with …