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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … the nutrient contents of water bodies. Protracted periods of drought – arising from progressive climate change – pose increasing and clearly visible threats to … the nutrient contents of water bodies. Protracted periods of drought – arising from progressive climate change – pose increasing and clearly visible threats to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-3: Height of storm surges

    The picture shows a storm surge wave breaking over a coastal building. A metal mast is visible in the background.

    … selected gauging stations in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea indicate a cyclical progress. The time series fluctuate in phases of rising and falling storm-surge … selected gauging stations in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea indicate a cyclical progress. The time series fluctuate in phases of rising and falling storm-surge …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    … well informed on how to behave in emergency situations. In recent years, technical progress in the processing and dissemination of geographic information has produced … well informed on how to behave in emergency situations. In recent years, technical progress in the processing and dissemination of geographic information has produced …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-6: Weather-related disruptions to the railway infrastructure

    The picture shows a single-lane railway track covered by the crown of a toppled tree. A woodland is visible to the left and right of the railway track.

    … situations will occur more frequently and will become more intensive. Likewise, progressive climate change is expected to entail an increase in heavy rain events. … situations will occur more frequently and will become more intensive. Likewise, progressive climate change is expected to entail an increase in heavy rain events. …

  • News from 29.11.2021 | Last changed: 30.11.2021

    Towards a sustainable chemical intensity

    So far, economic development causes chemical intensification, still too often disproportionate high

    … years from 1990 to 2030, additionally to the growth of the world population. The progress of development in many regions of the world is an important and good reason …

  • Press release 52/2014 from 27.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    1st December is Antarctica Day

    waste dump in front of a resaerch station

    … are already endangered can thus suffer additional stress. Research is currently in progress to determine the status of Antarctic penguin colonies. The UBA has … the Antarctic Treaty was adopted in 1959 "with the interests of science and the progress of all mankind" and to ensure its use for peaceful purposes only. The …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-5: International finance for climate adaptation (from budgetary funds)

    … to protect themselves from extreme weather events as well as the creeping progress of climate change and its associated impacts. For the sake of … to protect themselves from extreme weather events as well as the creeping progress of climate change and its associated impacts. For the sake of …

  • Press release 14/2015 from 31.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA's 2014 emissions data indicates trend reversal in climate protection

    Coal-fired power station Jänschwalde in Germany

    … in 2014 is due to the mild winter conditions but part of it is also thanks to real progress made in the area of climate protection. We want to reinforce this trend … demand for heating, should not hide the fact that we have not made substantial progress in the area of energy upgrades for buildings. The steady rise in greenhouse …

  • News from 20.06.2024 | Last changed: 27.06.2024

    UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe

    Picture of the Berlaymong building, seat of the European Commission in Brussels

    … legislation that was initiated by the European Green Deal in 2019. Significant progress has been made in recent years. However, efforts must continue to ensure a … the urgent need for an absolute reduction in final demand. In order to accelerate progress towards circularity, measures such as the implementation of the Ecodesign …

  • Cover from 20.01.2026

    Conference PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern? Start

    PFAS Logo

    … sewage sludge that was last applied to the soil as fertiliser 20 years ago. Great progress was made in the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. The … sewage sludge that was last applied to the soil as fertiliser 20 years ago. Great progress was made in the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. The …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … changes in order to better assess climate impacts on soil functions. The 2nd Progress Report on the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) states that a climate impact … changes in order to better assess climate impacts on soil functions. The 2nd Progress Report on the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) states that a climate impact …