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  • 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).

    … by a wide margin. As this goal was clearly missed, the subsequent management cycle under the WFD now needs to be used to reach the ambitious targets by the deadline … Eutrophierung von Flüssen durch Phosphor Indikator: Eutrophierung von Nord- und Ostsee durch Stickstoff Tags coastal water Water Framework Directive … by a wide margin. As this goal was clearly missed, the subsequent management cycle under the WFD now needs to be used to reach the ambitious targets by the deadline …

  • News from 10.05.2021 | Last changed: 12.05.2021

    CAP-Reform 2013: Limited environmental impact, high costs

    Acker, der teils begrünt, teils frisch angebaut wurde. Die Furchen auf dem frisch bepflanzten Acker sind tief. Am Horizont sind vereinzelte Laubbäume und Himmel zu sehen.

    … implemented to achieve marked ecological effects. This inefficient use of public funds for environmental services has two reasons: for some greening measures, the … in intensive regions. Negotiations for the next CAP period are currently underway at both European and national level. Important decisions have already been … - only with precisely tailored financial incentives can environmental measures under the CAP be implemented on a significant scale in all regions of Germany. The …

  • Press release 08/2022 from 31.01.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2022

    Avoiding pollutants in construction materials

    Luftaufnahme eines Neubaugebiets

    … the emission of pollutants from construction projects can be minimised. The study found that by taking environmental concerns into account at an early stage of … Environmental data: Chemical status of running waters Publications Bauen und Sanieren als Schadstoffquelle in der urbanen Umwelt Documents Guter Umgang mit …

  • Press release 61/2020 from 14.12.2020 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

    Climate impact of online retail and stationary trade depends on the product

    A woman orders clothing online, sitting in front of her wardrobe.

    … in an environmentally friendly way. Ideally, these are available in the shop around the corner which I can easily reach by bike or on foot.” Press release No. … is also possible when it comes to shipping packaging. Many products could be sent undamaged in their original packaging – without additional shipping packaging. … content Treibhausgasemissionen im Lebenszyklus von Produkten Source: Umweltbundesamt Publications Die Ökologisierung des Onlinehandels Förderung des …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … Joint presse release by German Environment Agency and German Federal Environmental Foundation A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet UBA and DBU … between environment and human health Exhibition "Planet Health" Source: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt Climate change, air pollution and contaminated water bodies harm more than just the environment. "Planet Gesundheit", the new interactive exhibition opened today shows how to manage daily life …

  • Press release 23/2012 from 02.07.2012 | Last changed: 22.07.2013

    It’s okay to pay to protect the marine environment

    … modelling and contingent valuation in the nine littoral states UBA background paper on marine litter titled Abfälle im Meer – ein gravierendes ökologisches, ökonomisches und ästhetisches Problem (in German) All press releases … There is still too much …

  • DzU article from 28.07.2025 | Last changed: 28.07.2025

    Indicator: Plastic waste in the North Sea

    A graph shows the 5-year averages for 2003 to 2023 of the proportion of fulmars with stomachs containing over 0.1 grammes of plastic. The indicator has declined slightly and is at 48 %.

    … Since studies began, the stomachs of 88 % to 97 % beached fulmars have been found to contain plastics. Around 48 % of beached fulmars on the North Sea coasts have more than 0.1 grammes of … for the time being. Assessing the development The majority of the fulmars found dead on the beaches of the German North Sea coast have plastic waste in their …

  • DzU article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 24.04.2025

    Indicator: River eutrophication by phosphorus

    A graph shows the measuring points that do not comply with the orientation values for phosphorus for the years 1982 to 2023. These are divided into quality classes depending on the level of exceedance. The proportion without exceedances has increased. The proportion of medium and severe exceedances (QC IV) has fallen sharply.

    … half of all river measurement stations in Germany. The share has declined by around one third since the beginning of the 1980s. Extreme levels of pollution are very … Ökologischer Zustand der Seen Indikator: Ökologischer Zustand der Übergangs- und Küstengewässer Tags eutrophication fertiliser indicator phosphorus river … Too … half of all river measurement stations in Germany. The share has declined by around one third since the beginning of the 1980s. Extreme levels of pollution are very …

  • DzU article from 04.06.2025 | Last changed: 08.08.2025

    Indicator: Sustainable forestry

    A graph shows the percentage of woodland area certified under the PEFC or FSC sustainability standards from 2000 to 2024. In 2024, the PEFC covered 79.3 percent and the FSC 10.9 percent. The graph also shows the target for 2010.

    … Indicator: Sustainable forestry Proportion of forest area certified under PEFC or FSC Source: FSC and PEFC Figure as PDF (170.89 kB) Figure as Excel … percentage points higher than in 2019. Overall, the proportion of areas certified under FSC has developed very well since 2000, with a dip in 2024. In 2024, 79.3 % of forests were managed under PEFC but only 10.9 % under FSC. The Federal Government wanted the forested …

  • 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.

    … the volume of waste is dominated by construction waste, which accounts for around 52.3 % of the volume, and thus primarily reflects the economic situation in the … the development of the municipal waste sub-stream, which accounted for around 15.2 % of total net waste generation in 2023. Municipal waste essentially … as fast as the economy. While there was no decline in waste volumes in the period under review, a slight decoupling from economic growth can be observed: While the …

  • Press release 42/2022 from 29.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    Pandemic triggered slight decline in 2020 packaging consumption

    Separated packaging in the household, collected in boxes. Glass, cardboard, plastic, etc.

    … content In Deutschland angefallene Verpackungsabfälle 2020 Source: Umweltbundesamt / GVM Download image (141.55 kB) Entwicklung der in Deutschland angefallenen Verpackungsabfälle Source: Umweltbundesamt / GVM Download image (173.98 kB) Next Previous Links more about packaging Publications Aufkommen und Verwertung von Verpackungsabfällen in Deutschland im Jahr 2020 All press …

  • Press release 13/2022 from 02.03.2022 | Last changed: 26.08.2022

    Global CODES Network develops joint Action Plan to co-create a sustainable digital transformation globally

    Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

    … the first public presentation of the Action Plan and intended to collect a final round of community feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders. The event included … Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. However, to achieve this vision, 3 fundamental shifts are necessary:  Shift 1 Enable alignment : Create the enabling … future for all. It is co-championed by a unique mix of actors including UNEP, UNDP, the International Science Council, the German Environment Agency, Future Earth …