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  • DzU article from 08.10.2025 | Last changed: 08.10.2025

    Indicator: Recycling municipal waste

    A graph shows the proportions of processed and recycled municipal waste in the total quantity of municipal waste from 2002 to 2023. During this period the proportion of recycled municipal waste rose from 56.1 to 67.2 percent.

    … municipal waste must be recycled. The amended Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2018/851/EC) lays down the following targets for the recycling of municipal waste … municipal waste must be recycled. The amended Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2018/851/EC) lays down the following targets for the recycling of municipal waste …

  • Press release 09/2018 from 10.04.2018 | Last changed: 10.04.2018

    Emissions trading: German installations cut emissions by 3.4 percent in 2017

    Powerplant

    … 5.4 percent reduction in emissions from energy installations. Press release No. 09/2018 | 10.04.2018 The price for the European Emission Allowances (EUA) averaging EUR 5.88 in 2017 … in absolute terms.  Submission deadline: Installation operators have until 30 April 2018 to submit the number of emission allowances required to offset their actual …

  • Newsletter from 07.06.2019 | Last changed: 07.06.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2019

    … areas.  read more (in German) Science and research Environmental Awareness Study 2018 Population expects more environmental and climate protection from all … German) "Green Finance” conference: presentations and video interviews In November 2018, the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, together with the environmental …

  • Press release 26/2018 from 14.09.2018 | Last changed: 02.10.2018

    European Mobility Week showcases sustainable mobility in practice

    gelbe Leihfahrräder in einer Reihe in einem langen Fahrradständer

    … during European Mobility Week (EMW) from 16 to 22 September. Press release No. 26/2018 | 14.09.2018 More and more municipalities in Germany are participating in European Mobility … click here https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/europaeische-mobilitaetswoche-aktionen-2018. Germany’s participants are towns of all sizes, many of which are campaigning …

  • Press release 14/2018 from 23.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    BMU and UBA launch National Sustainable Urban Logistics Contest

    Ein Lieferwagen fährt bei Dunkelheit durch eine Stadt.

    … and to create the incentive for new innovative ideas. Press release No. 14/2018 | 23.05.2018 Federal Minister for Environment Svenja Schulze said: "Proactive climate action … and economically. The deadline for submission of project proposals is 15 July 2018. The sum of €70,000 in prize money will be awarded to the selected winners. A …

  • DzU article from 26.05.2025 | Last changed: 27.05.2025

    Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions

    A graph shows the trend in greenhouse gas emissions in Germany, which fell from 1,252 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 1990 to 649 million tonnes in 2024. The bars are divided into different sectors. The graph shows all target values up to 2045.

    … trend. After a period of stagnation, emissions have fallen significantly in 2018 to 2024, mainly due to the rising share of renewable energies and declines in … trend. After a period of stagnation, emissions have fallen significantly in 2018 to 2024, mainly due to the rising share of renewable energies and declines in …

  • Press release 39/2018 from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.12.2018

    Raw material consumption increases once again – to 16.1 tonnes per capita and year

    Ein Braunkohletagebau

    … per year – 10 percent higher than the European average. Press release No. 39/2018 | 29.11.2018 Germany consumes some 1.3 billion tonnes of fossil fuels, minerals, ores and … Forum Publications Die Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen: Bericht für Deutschland 2018 All press releases Related publications Die Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen: …

  • Newsletter from 06.08.2019 | Last changed: 06.08.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2019

    … most wonderful time of the year for many people. However, the recent hot summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new … background information, research needs, and measures to combat the plastic flood. 2018 data on air quality: 57 cities exceed the NO2 limit value German Environment … offers good opportunities to use resources more efficiently. Emissions trading 2018: German installations cut emissions by 3.5 per cent The 2018 emissions of the …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Development of Germany’s climate - 2023 Monitoring Report

    Logo Deutscher Wetterdienst

    … recorded in Germany before. The years with the greatest number of hot days were 2018, 2003, 2015, 2022 and 2019. The increase in hot days is backed up by … 2003. In Dresden the heat record of 1994, measured at 32.7 degrees, was repeated in 2018. Cologne reached its own record temperature in 2018 with 33.6 degrees. From the 1990s onwards, heat waves have occurred more …