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  • Press release 28/2021 from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 18.06.2021

    New study shows risks of climate change in Germany

    Ein vertrocknetes Feld

    … of climate change. Cities, districts and municipalities should therefore now receive the support that matches their needs. From July, the Federal Environment … they can only be reduced by taking far-reaching precautionary measures. We must act now. This involves the consistent implementation of nature-based measures, including …

  • Press release 05/2022 from 20.01.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

    Final data on climate impact in 2020: emissions down 41 percent over 1990 levels

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … Climate Change Act. By launching the immediate climate action programme, we are now getting all the necessary laws and measures for this underway." UBA President … transformation of industrial production. The first steps have been taken, and now all departments must start implementing them.” UBA is publishing a complete …

  • Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … of packaging and use of recyclates in their licensing fees. The dual systems must now be held to meeting compliance with their legal obligations. The Central … and developments in filling goods and also discusses the effects of the new EU guidelines on meeting reporting duties. Further information: The following types of … in the dual systems and the amount of lightweight packaging collected. The guidelines of the European Packaging Directive applicable for the 2017 reporting …

  • Press release 11/2023 from 15.03.2023 | Last changed: 22.03.2023

    UBA forecast: 2022 greenhouse gas emissions down by 1.9 percent

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … Messner said: “To achieve the Federal Government's targets by 2030, emissions must now be reduced by six percent per year. Average reductions since 2010 have been less … the energy industry has been evident since summer 2022. The Federal Government will now have to respond with an effective programme – but it is a task for society as a … sector: overall, the amount of renewable electricity grew by almost 9% and now already covers 46.2% of Germany's gross electricity consumption (compared to …

  • Newsletter from 02.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2022

    … as you will see, the content of this newsletter is organised by topic. You will now find all the news on a particular topic under the new headings, be it the latest … living conditions for all population groups. read more (in German) Chemicals OECD-Guideline: Determination of particle size of nanomaterials On 30th June 2022, the … exceeded the limit. In 2019, 25 cities were still experiencing exceeded limit values, compared to 57 in 2018. read more (in German) Considerations on the Revision …

  • Cover from 12.11.2024

    International Environmental Specimen Bank Group: ESBs

    ESB map

    … from marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems in Antarctica (e.g. water, snow, soil, sediment, SPM, atmospheric particulate matter, mosses, algae, fish, … National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank (NMMTB) was established already in 1992 and is now part of the Marine ESB. It is an important component of the National Oceanic and … from marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems in Antarctica (e.g. water, snow, soil, sediment, SPM, atmospheric particulate matter, mosses, algae, fish, …

  • Newsletter from 14.04.2021 | Last changed: 14.04.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2021

    … machines and refrigerators with effect from 1 March 2021. The energy performance is now displayed again on a scale from A to G. Efficiency differences are therefore … authorities have set themselves the goal of becoming greenhouse gas-neutral. The guide describes the path to a greenhouse gas-neutral administration with the help of …

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

    Water body type 2017

    Lehnmühle Reservoir in Saxony

    … Agency entitled "Water Framework Directive - the status of German waters 2015". One key means to achieving the objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive …

  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas  (The world in a test tube)

    … framework did not prove strong enough to tackle pollution, a process was set up in 2015 to overhaul and complement SAICM. Eight years of preparatory work will … Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to combat climate change. In 2015 it resulted in the Paris Agreement, the international legally binding treaty …