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  • Press release 63/2020 from 21.12.2020 | Last changed: 28.12.2020

    Resolute environmental protection will save society many billions of euros

    Feuerwehr hilft bei Überschwemmung.

    … Convention 3.0", the cost rates for environmental pollution were adjusted to the year 2020 and extended to include cost rates for nitrogen and phosphorus emissions, … into account to a greater extent results in a cost rate of 680 euros/tonne for the year 2020. The extended cost rates in “Methodological Convention 3.1“ result in the … 11.5 billion euros in Germany alone. Professor Messner said, “All these examples point to the significant dimension of the damage caused by environmental pollution …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-1: Terrestrially stored water

    The picture shows a section of a satellite photograph of the Earth. In the upper margin of the photograph is a radiant sun. On the Earth, clouds and a deep-blue ocean are visible.

    … on 28.11.2023 WW-I-1: Terrestrially stored water In the course of the past 20 years, the terrestrially stored water has decreased significantly in Germany. In … as reservoirs) and any water bound up in ice and snow. In the course of the past 20 years, terrestrially stored water has decreased significantly. In strongly …

  • DzU article from 06.10.2025 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    Indicator: Amount of waste – municipal waste

    A graph shows the amount of municipal waste from 2010 to 2023. During this period the amount decreased from 49.2 million tonnes to 48.9 million tonnes.

    … in 2010, the peak was reached in 2016 at 52.1 million tonnes. In the following years, the volume of municipal waste remained at levels above 50 million tonnes. In … in 2010, the peak was reached in 2016 at 52.1 million tonnes. In the following years, the volume of municipal waste remained at levels above 50 million tonnes. In …

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    BAU-R-5: Insurance density of extended natural hazard insurance for residential buildings

    The bar chart shows the insurance density for homeowners insurance with natural hazard cover and the insurance density for household insurance with natural hazard cover.

    … who do not yet have eEV but intend to take it out. The values for the three years are 5.8 percent, 4 percent and 6 percent. Source: GDV; BMUB & UBA … who do not yet have eEV but intend to take it out. The values for the three years are 5.8 percent, 4 percent and 6 percent. … BAU-R-5: Insurance density of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-1: Consideration of climate change in landscape programmes

    The picture shows hands holding a Tablet with the screen showing a map with contour lines as well as other markings. In the blurred background of the picture it is possible to see that the person holding the Tablet is standing in a wood.

    … use has a major influence on biodiversity, which makes it one of the core starting points for the conservation of animals and plants and for the development of … use has a major influence on biodiversity, which makes it one of the core starting points for the conservation of animals and plants and for the development of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-3: Temperature index of butterfly species communities

    The picture shows a wall brown butterfly spreading its wings while sitting on a violet-coloured blossom.

    … Rising temperatures influence the composition of species communities. Between the years of 2006 and 2020, the frequency of thermophilic species has increased compared to psychrophilic species. Especially the extraordinarily warm years post-2018 have contributed to an increase in the temperature index of … subsequently a steady increase in the index is evident. The above-average warm years from 2018 onwards favoured especially the thermophilic species thus entailing …

  • Press release 045/09 from 29.06.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    New guideline on environmentally friendly procurement of notebooks

    … according to estimates by BITKOM, 7.2 million units will be sold in Germany this year, which is 26 percent more than in 2008.  At present, 62 percent of all PCs sold … and desktop PCs represent 38 percent, a proportion that was reversed only three years ago. Press release No. 045/09 | 29.06.2009   The guideline examines notebook … and desktop PCs represent 38 percent, a proportion that was reversed only three years ago. … New guideline on environmentally friendly procurement of notebooks …

  • Newsletter from 30.03.2023 | Last changed: 30.03.2023

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

    … data on greenhouse gas emissions and air quality in Germany in 2022 and what key points need to be considered to ensure that new materials will be safe and … of the Paris Agreement’s ratchet mechanism, assesses global progress every five years with the goal of informing countries’ NDC updates. The analysis demonstrates …

  • Newsletter from 17.06.2022 | Last changed: 17.06.2022

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2022

    … level Environment internationally ​Law & Legislation UBA News Recently Published Appointments As recounted Dear readers, Recently the European directive on the common … every day into an exciting field analysis opportunity. You can use it to log danger points, obstacles and suggestions for improvement, but also to leave praise for good … gas emissions in the German electricity mix has risen again, after falling in the years leading up to 2020. This is indicated by the most up-to-date calculations from …

  • News from 26.10.2016 | Last changed: 28.10.2016

    New Urban Agenda – Toolkit for modern cities

    city of Quito

    … the global roadmap for sustainable urban development over the next twenty years: the New Urban Agenda. It is the key outcome of the UN Habitat III Conference … of the existing and future fields of action in urban development over the next 20 years. The networks in which urban stakeholders operate will work constantly to meet … the global roadmap for sustainable urban development over the next twenty years: the New Urban Agenda. It is the key outcome of the UN Habitat III Conference …

  • Press release 80/08 from 19.11.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    The Blue Angel - Active in Climate Protection

    … is going to increasingly focus on climate protection: From the beginning of next year, the world’s oldest and most well-known eco-label will also be awarded to … another 90 important product groups are expected to be added within the next three years. To make it easier for consumers to spot the best products in terms of climate … Edda Müller, who participated in the planning and creation of the Blue Angel thirty years ago and who today is the vice-chairwoman of the Environmental Label Jury. …