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  • DzU article from 13.10.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Indicator: Ecological status of rivers

    A graph shows the distribution of the environmental status and potential of the rivers for the years 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is also shown (100 percent ‘good’ or ‘very good’). In 2021, 8 percent showed at least a good status or good potential.

    … must be used to reach these demanding targets. The measures taken to date require more time to take effect. Other measures are also required. Environmental importance … Surface Waters Ordinance (cf. water protection policy in Germany ). More detailed information: 'Ökologischer Zustand der Fließgewässer' (in German only) . Related …

  • DzU article from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 14.10.2022

    Indicator: Ecological status of transitional and coastal waters

    A diagram shows the distribution of the ecological status/ecological potential of transitional and coastal waters for the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for the years 2010, 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is shown (100 % good or very good).

    … Sea constantly exchanges water with the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans and is generally more turbulent. The Baltic Sea, on the other hand, is only connected to the North … evaluation of water bodies has been published by Voß et al. (2010) . More detailed information: 'Ökologischer Zustand der Küstengewässer der Nordsee ' and …

  • Press release 25/2019 from 06.08.2019 | Last changed: 13.08.2019

    45%-target collection rate for WEEE reached in 2017

    Waschmaschinen auf einem Haufen

    … 45%-target collection rate for WEEE reached in 2017 More than 800,000 tonnes collected Waste electrical and electronic equipment holds … of WEEE thanks to a denser network of collection points. It also requires better information for consumers and the greater involvement of all stakeholders. WEEE from …

  • News from 26.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    Sustainable lifestyles: From the niche to the city centres

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … May 2023. The project aims to take advantage of these changes and make city centres more attractive again by offering sustainable options. 26.07.2023 The challenges … EU Interreg programme for Central Europe and will run from May 2023 to April 2026. More information and contact For more information, visit our website:  …

  • KomPass: Article from 17.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Adaptation at EU level

    European flag

    … on solid data and risk assessment tools that are available to all. To achieve this, more data on climate-related risks and losses should be collected. Climate-ADAPT as … impacts of climate change are already being felt, so we have to adapt faster and more comprehensively. Therefore, the strategy focuses on developing and rolling out …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Share of renewables in gross electricity consumption

    A graph shows the share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption. The share increased from 6.3 % to 54.1 % between 2000 and 2024.

    … for about one quarter of total final energy consumption in Germany - significantly more energy was used for mobility (fuels) and heating (with natural gas). In future, … in German only ) and Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB). More detailed information: „Stromerzeugung erneuerbar und konventionell“ and „ Stromverbrauch “ …

  • Press release 49/2010 from 06.10.2010 | Last changed: 17.07.2013

    Germany’s ecolabel goes on the offensive

    … Jury Germany’s ecolabel goes on the offensive UBA President Flasbarth calls for more industry initiatives to reach climate protection goals Berlin, 06.10.2010 -Blue … the Federal Environment Agency, and the Environmental Label Jury are providing information and talking about the Blue Angel of the future with more than 100 …

  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 18.07.2025

    Indicator: Commitment to environmental protection

    A graph shows the percentage of the population actively involved in environmental protection and nature conservation or who could imagine becoming involved. In 2024 only the current involvement was surveyed (same as in 2022 and 2020) which was at 15 percent.

    … was recently carried out in the study ‘ Future? Ask the youth! 2023 ’. Further information on the survey methodology can be found in the publication ‘U mweltbewusstsein in Deutschland 2024’ ( in German only ). More detailed information: 'Umweltbewusstsein und Umweltverhalten' (in German only) . Related …

  • KomPass: Article from 12.07.2019 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Introduction to Climate Projections

    Blue sky with light clouds

    … Introduction to Climate Projections Climate projections provide information on possible future climate changes. Source: Susanne Kambor Climate projections provide information about possible future climate developments. They constitute an important basis to gain information about climate impacts and possible adaptation options. Climate …

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    SubSelect - Guide for the Selection of Sustainable Chemicals

    … the Selection of Sustainable Chemicals 14.01.2020 This guide helps you to select more sustainable chemicals. The selection of sustainable chemicals has beneficial … you as a manufacturer, formulator or end user of substances and mixtures to gather information on hazard, mobility, resource and CO2-emission aspects and prioritise …

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  • Newsletter from 05.02.2025 | Last changed: 10.02.2025

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 01/2025

    … is launching umwelt.info, a new internet portal where the public can easily access information and data on the environment and nature conservation. In future, all … here. Supermarkets play a key role when it comes to making our food system more sustainable and environmentally friendly. A new study commissioned by the UBA …

  • News from 06.08.2020 | Last changed: 06.08.2020

    REACH and sustainable chemistry

    Sustainable chemistry contributes to a positive development in society, environment and economy.

    … Gettyimages The European chemicals regulation REACH is intended to contribute to a more sustainable chemistry. A current UBA report provides a systematic analysis on the relations between main elements of REACH (e.g. Registration or Information in the supply chain) and main elements of sustainable chemistry (e.g. …