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  • Press release 05/2021 from 25.02.2021 | Last changed: 01.03.2021

    New manual for public authorities on combating climate change

    Photovoltaikanlage auf Dachflächen

    … practical examples. "The state and its administration have a role model function in pointing the way to a greenhouse gas-neutral future. In this way, state institutions … practical examples. "The state and its administration have a role model function in pointing the way to a greenhouse gas-neutral future. In this way, state institutions …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-2: Precautions taken among the population

    The picture shows an assortment of emergency provisions including groceries such as beans, rice and tinned food, batteries, adhesive tape, toilet paper, tea lights and lighters.

    … fluids on hot days and to avoid unnecessary long car journeys when weather patterns point towards risky conditions. While such measures still appear obvious to most, … survey on environmental awareness which will in future be conducted only every four years. At that time, the severe flood disaster – which had occurred only a few … survey on environmental awareness which will in future be conducted only every four years. At that time, the severe flood disaster – which had occurred only a few …

  • Press release 07/2019 from 21.03.2019 | Last changed: 24.04.2019

    Water type of the year 2019: the large North Sea estuary

    Eine Satellitenaufnahme der Nordseeästuare

    Water type of the year 2019: the large North Sea estuary An extreme habitat has only "moderate" status … The estuaries of the Elbe, Ems and Weser rivers have changed dramatically in recent years due to the many different use requirements of industry, shipping, port …

  • Press release 16/2016 from 20.04.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    EU Commission declines to authorise antifouling ingredient

    blue rowboats

    … of a decision which the EU Commission had already reached on 27 January of this year. Antifouling substances inhibit the growth (fouling) of single-celled … taking these products to recycling centres or other problem substance collection points. Consumers can look up whether an antifouling product contains Cybutryn on …

  • Press release 28/2018 from 27.09.2018 | Last changed: 09.10.2018

    Studies of mercury, acrylamide and pesticides exposure

    Blutprobe im Reagenzglas

    … The human biomonitoring initiative known as HBM4EU was launched nearly one year ago with a funding volume of 74 million euros. Its aim is to gain knowledge of … … The human biomonitoring initiative known as HBM4EU was launched nearly one year ago with a funding volume of 74 million euros. Its aim is to gain knowledge of … 2021. … The human biomonitoring initiative known as HBM4EU was launched nearly one year ago with a funding volume of 74 million euros. The project has now decided to …

  • Press release 19/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    Here's how heat pumps work!

    A couple standing next to their heat pump.

    … play a key role in the future, greenhouse gas-neutral heating of buildings. Last year, every fourth new heating system was a heat pump. Nevertheless, there are still … play a key role in the future, greenhouse gas-neutral heating of buildings. Last year, every fourth new heating system was a heat pump. Nevertheless, there are still … play a key role in the future, greenhouse gas-neutral heating of buildings. Last year, every fourth new heating system in Germany was already a heat pump. …

  • Press release 39/2017 from 27.11.2017 | Last changed: 05.12.2017

    Rethinking it: Winners of the 6th German Ecodesign Award

    Grafik mit grünem Hintergrund. Darauf ein weißer Papierflieger.

    … Ministry for Environment and the German Environment Agency are honouring this year's winners of the German Ecodesign Award in Berlin today. The prizes of the 2017 … gratifying to distinguish two outstanding products in the Service category this year. Besides sustainable design of products, the well thought out service solutions provide a crucial starting point for resource-efficient, sustainable consumption.” Some 200 guests from …

  • Press release 21/2023 from 22.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … are lacking. Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (UBA), points out: "In the field of fibre-reinforced composites, concepts for reprocessing … are lacking. Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (UBA), points out: "In the field of fibre-reinforced composites, concepts for reprocessing …

  • Press release 46/2024 from 02.12.2024 | Last changed: 05.12.2024

    13th German Ecodesign Award honours ten outstanding ideas for the future

    Auf dem Bild sind alle Mitglieder der Jury für den Bundespreis Ecodesign 2024 zu sehen.

    … of over 400 submissions. In addition to a special prize for "Timeless Design", this year's prizes go mainly to innovations in the areas of material savings and … Environment (⁠ BMUV ⁠): “In 2024, the German Ecodesign Award – in its thirteenth year – exceeded the threshold of 400 submissions for the first time. This shows very … principles. Due to its visionary design, which is still valid after more than 160 years, the coffee house chair was awarded the Special "Timeless Design" award.   …

  • DzU article from 08.01.2026 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Indicator: Energy consumption for buildings

    A graph shows the building-related final energy consumption for room heating, room cooling, hot water and lighting for 2008 to 2024. The indicator decreases with fluctuation. No differentiation is shown between the individual uses.

    … final energy consumption has been declining. Compared to the previous year, it has fallen by 0.7 %. Environmental importance In 2024, 27.4 % of the total … equivalent to 35.2 % of the final energy consumption in Germany. Although over the years in question, residential and effective space have increased, energy … standards for new buildings and refurbished old buildings. Variation throughout the years is mainly due to differences in weather conditions over the years. The …