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  • DzU article from 20.10.2017 | Last changed: 03.01.2024

    Indicator: Mixed forest

    A graph shows the proportion of the forested area made up of mixed stands (2, 3 or 4 species of trees) and that of pure stands (semi-natural and non semi-natural). The proportion of mixed stands rose from almost 55 percent to almost 58 percent.

    … forest therefore needs to be as vigorous and robust as possible. However, in recent years, it has become increasingly obvious that monocultures are particularly … forest therefore needs to be as vigorous and robust as possible. However, in recent years, it has become increasingly obvious that monocultures are particularly …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … German Environment Agency (⁠UBA), said: “The IPCC and our own analyses in Germany point out that climate change can impair the sources of livelihood of future … lives and caused immense damage to buildings and infrastructure which will take years to restore. Heavy rainfall and flooding are likely to become much more … associations, federations and foundations. The deadline for applications for this year’s Blauer Kompass is 25 March 2022 ( more information ). Associated content …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-1: Financial support for forest transformation

    The picture shows young beech tree trunks enveloped in individual tree guards for protection from frass. A dense coniferous forest is visible in the background.

    … as from individual budgetary sources. In the aftermath of the devastating drought years of 2018 to 2020, in particular the Federal government and the Länder have made … 2021, funding for these tasks was more than doubled compared to the previous three years, but was in the same order of magnitude as in 2017. Compared to the share of … as from individual budgetary sources. In the aftermath of the devastating drought years of 2018 to 2020, in particular the Federal government and the Länder have made …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … in the winter months. More frequent and longer dry periods in the summer half-year lead to an increase in the drying out of the topsoil. Since a severely … are of importance. Grassland areas are not affected by wind erosion due to the year-round closed vegetation cover. Sandy soils in particular are highly susceptible … in the winter months. More frequent and longer dry periods in the summer half-year lead to an increase in the drying out of the topsoil. Since a severely …

  • Press release 23/2022 from 13.05.2022 | Last changed: 17.05.2022

    "PARC": EU research partnership on chemical risk assessment launches

    Blutprobe im Reagenzglas

    … The programme has a total funding volume of €400 million for the next seven years. For Germany, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the German … The programme has a total funding volume of €400 million for the next seven years. For Germany, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the German …

  • Newsletter from 28.06.2017 | Last changed: 28.06.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2017

    … vehicles), diesel car owners are exempted from roughly 1.5 billion euros in tax per year. Even though Euro-6 diesel cars emit roughly 25 times more NOx than modern … of electricity consumed per kilowatt hour in Germany has dropped over the last few years, among other things due to the growing percentage of renewable energy sources …

  • Press release 14/2022 from 10.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Economizing during the energy crisis

    Eine Gasflamme

    … because of the reduction in mileage associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Messner pointed out that the war in Ukraine would also lead to raw material shortages in … be further reduced. Germans currently throw away an average of 80 kilos of food per year and person, worth 230 euros. This really needs to change now. Also, while we …

  • News from 01.02.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

    Corporate Sustainability Reporting faces major changes

    skyscrapers with glass facades, in which trees reflect

    … own reporting obligations, the authors recommend the SFDR indicators as a starting point for the reporting standards. The SFDR indicators should not be subject to the … German undertakings subject to the Non-financial Reporting Directive for the years 2018 and 2019. In addition, the authors considered other relevant studies and …

  • Press release 25/2024 from 30.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    “Danger Islands”: a new protected area in the Antarctic

    Penguine

    … tasks in collaboration with researchers from the US, Chile, France and Monaco. She pointed out that: “The islands are very suitable as a protected area due to their … The aim is for this area to also be declared a protected area by the ATCM next year. In principle, areas in the Antarctic with exceptional ecological, scientific, …

  • Press release 03/2024 from 16.01.2024 | Last changed: 18.01.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … “The climate crisis and its consequences affect us directly – not at some point in the future, but here and now. We all have a shared responsibility to limit … the award-winning projects. The “Blue Compass” federal award is presented every two years and the competition will take place for the fifth time in 2024. Applications …