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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks

    The picture shows a man standing in a flooded cellar, kneedeep in brown water. There are tins, cartons and flowerpots visible on a rack of shelves. Some synthetic buckets are standing in front of this rack with floodwater lapping round them. The man is looking at additional containers, pallets and synthetic bags piled up in front of him.

    … awareness of storm and flooding risks Despite extreme weather events in recent years, the German population’s risk awareness is still very low. Not even a quarter … for Adaptation to Climate Change … Despite extreme weather events in recent years, the German population’s risk awareness is still very low. Not even a quarter …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

    The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

    … that the pumping stations used the greatest amount of electricity in the years with higher precipitation: In 2007 the pumping stations operating in the area … that the pumping stations used the greatest amount of electricity in the years with higher precipitation: In 2007 the pumping stations operating in the area …

  • Press release 25/2022 from 02.06.2022 | Last changed: 26.08.2022

    Global, multi-stakeholder digital coalition presents plan for a green digital revolution

    Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

    … the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment and celebrate 50 years of global environmental action. By recognizing the importance of … mandates of different United Nations entities. It also serves as an advocate and focal point for digital cooperation so that Member States, the private sector, civil …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-2: Awareness of physical climate risks among financial services

    The picture shows the arms and hands of two formally dressed individuals sitting at a desk. There is a laptop on the desk, and there are documents which show various charts and sticky notes. Both individuals are holding ballpoint pens which they use to point to the same line chart.

    … The indicator is based on CDP data (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). For 20 years companies active in the finance industry and the real economy have voluntarily … The indicator is based on CDP data (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). For 20 years companies active in the finance industry and the real economy have voluntarily …

  • Press release 34/2013 from 30.08.2013 | Last changed: 08.09.2013

    UBA moves into the Federal Government's first zero-energy building

    Two-storey square building with wooden façade and solar panels on the roof

    … No. 34/2013 | 30.08.2013 Energy consumption will be closely monitored. "In one year's time we will know if we have achieved our ambitious aim of showing a balanced … at the opening ceremony. UBA’s President is confident of success after the one-year period of monitoring. "Renewable energies and energy efficiency in the building … for indoor air quality.   The record of the building’s energy production after one year should cover the building’s operational needs. Energy is supplied exclusively …

  • Press release 05/2024 from 31.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    Call for entries for the German Prize for Nature Writing 2024

    in einem dunklen Gehölz fällt Licht auf einen alten abgebrochenen Baum

    … reference to 'nature' in their literary work. The prize, which is awarded once a year, builds on the tradition of nature writing, which is particularly widespread in … The submitted texts should be previously unpublished (until the end of the year of the competition). The following materials must be enclosed with the … in its prominent Nature Writing Seminar from 19 to 22 November 2024. The jury This year's jury consists of the journalist and author Petra Ahne, Jean-Marie Dhur, …

  • Press release 35/2012 from 26.09.2012 | Last changed: 18.07.2013

    Green IT - 6th Annual Conference of BMU, UBA and BITKOM

    … technology (ICT for short) in the most energy and resource efficient way. This year’s conference identified important green IT areas to be addressed and possible … 2009 and 2013. Jochen Flasbarth, President of the Federal Environment Agency, pointed out that the whole product life cycle must be considered. He stressed: “The …

  • Press release 34/2014 from 16.08.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Same performance at less cost

    a woman is cleaning a carpet with a vacuum cleaner

    … saying: "Producers have been selling devices with high wattage in recent years. However, their performance is not therefore any better, as many people would … saying: "Producers have been selling devices with high wattage in recent years. However, their performance is not therefore any better, as many people would …

  • News from 04.12.2014 | Last changed: 06.05.2015

    Video "Let´s Talk About Soil"

    A soil profile with differently coloured layers of brown earth.

    … Video "Let's Talk About Soil" Links FAO World Soil Day 2014 UBA web portal: UN Year of the Soils (in German) All news Related contents Boden schützen Boden erleben …

  • News from 15.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary

    tomato in the dustbin

    … groundwater, while eleven million tonnes of food are discarded and wasted every year. The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) and the Federal …

  • Newsletter from 15.02.2018 | Last changed: 15.02.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2018

    … in Germany: Levels of nitrogen dioxide air pollution in 2017 were lower than the year before. Nevertheless, about 46 percent of the measuring stations located near … Transformation research Exploring methods for an emerging research field The last years, calls surged for a transformation research, which addresses the increasing …

  • Press release 17/2023 from 06.06.2023 | Last changed: 05.04.2024

    Connectivity with consequences: 13 steps to counter software obsolescence

    Gebrauchte Smartphones

    … on an external source Provision of safety-related software updates for at least ten years Guarantee of a service life of at least ten years A ban on software-controlled obstacles for repair and operation Compatibility … systems Commitment to provide external services for operation for at least ten years Technical support for software/apps provided by sales and distribution …