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  • News from 18.12.2017 | Last changed: 18.12.2017

    Data on the state of the environment in Germany: a mixed picture

    Two engineers discussing in an extensive photovoltaic installation

    … quality. 18.12.2017 Climate change is one of the major challenges, and it keeps progressing: 2016 has again been the warmest year since weather records began. In … % annually between 2000 and 2010. In the German Resource Efficiency Programme II (ProgRess II) approved in 2015, the Federal Government announced its target of …

  • Press release 32/2015 from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    State Secretary Flasbarth: Sustainable chemistry is more than just chemical safety

    … be an economic success and opens up opportunities for necessary economic and social progress – especially in developing and emerging countries. The existing instruments of chemical management alone are likely not enough to achieve this progress." UBA's President Krautzberger has indicated that a number of good examples …

  • Press release 19/2015 from 23.05.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Effects of climate change clearly noticeable in Germany

    puny corn crops in very dry soil

    … which brings together the responsible federal ministries. It is part of the progress report on the German adaptation strategy to climate change (DAS), which was … from federal and Länder levels, the scientific community and industry. The complete progress report will be published at the end of 2015. In future the monitoring …

  • Cover from 19.11.2025

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    Canals bird's eye view

    … no longer collected exclusively by the public sector as a result of technological progress. Today, private households, individuals, or companies also generate data on … no longer collected exclusively by the public sector as a result of technological progress. Today, private households, individuals, or companies also generate data on …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BD-R-3: Protected areas

    The picture shows a sign commonly used in the eastern states of Germany to indicate a nature reserve. The sign depicts the outline of a black owl against a yellow background. The sign is located on the edge of a meadow. A partly wooded hill rises behind the sign.

    … almost contiguously by anthropogenic use. Apart from the adverse effects of progressive intensification of land use, climate change in many cases causes … almost contiguously by anthropogenic use. Apart from the adverse effects of progressive intensification of land use, climate change in many cases causes …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-3: Priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control

    The picture shows the oxbow lake of a river with unfortified banks lined with meadows and tree clusters.

    … (ROPLAMO - spatial planning monitor) Safeguarding areas for inland flood control Progressive climate change is apt to change the frequency and severity of flood … of 114 regions had incorporated relevant specifications in their regional plans. … Progressive climate change is apt to change the frequency and severity of flood …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-2: Temperature index for bird species communities

    The picture shows an icterine warbler singing from a twig.

    … of hard winters between 2009 and 2013. Nevertheless, it is clear that despite progressive climatic warming, the incidence of extreme weather events is of major … of hard winters between 2009 and 2013. Nevertheless, it is clear that despite progressive climatic warming, the incidence of extreme weather events is of major …

  • Press release 38/2024 from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    Majority of German cities and municipalities are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis

    Deutsche Kleinstadt mit aufgehender Sonne

    … are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis Current study shows progress as well as further need for action Some 1,062 municipalities in Germany … study commissioned by the German Environment Agency, the differences in adaptation progress among the municipalities is made clear: 12 percent of local authorities …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Woodland and forestry

    The picture shows a coniferous forest. The bark-free trunk of a damaged spruce tree is visible in the foreground. In the light-coloured wood of this tree the distinct frass traces of a bark beetle are clearly visible.

    … the nation’s forests have to be taken very seriously as climate-related changes are progressing at unprecedented speeds, thus overwhelming the natural adaptability of … forest / woodland owners with an improved planning tool. With a view to the rapid progression of changing forest scenarios as a result of drought years and the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-R-2 + 3: GAK funds for and investments in flood protection

    … floodwater thus accelerating discharge into water bodies. It is to be expected that progressive climate change will increase the flooding risks of watercourses. This … floodwater thus accelerating discharge into water bodies. It is to be expected that progressive climate change will increase the flooding risks of watercourses. This …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … amateurs – often in cooperation with full-time researchers – contribute to progress in the field of scientific findings. Such cooperations create win-win … amateurs – often in cooperation with full-time researchers – contribute to progress in the field of scientific findings. Such cooperations create win-win …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-2: Priority and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water

    The photograph shows a stream running through a meadow. Trees and tree clusters line the edge of the meadow.

    … water used for the abstraction of drinking water (cf. Indicators WW-I-3 , WW-I-7 ). Progressive climate change means that this set of problems is likely to escalate, in … water used for the abstraction of drinking water (cf. Indicators WW-I-3 , WW-I-7 ). Progressive climate change means that this set of problems is likely to escalate, in …