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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 …

  • Press release 01/2025 from 07.01.2025 | Last changed: 09.01.2025

    Revenue from emissions trading once again at record level

    A factory surrounded by forest.

    … Revenue from European and national emissions trading in Germany totalled around 18.5 billion euros in 2024. This means that proceeds from these two key climate … to rise, we now need a climate bonus quickly in combination with specific support programmes for particularly affected population groups,” says UBA ⁠President Dirk …

  • Newsletter from 10.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2024

    … Meanwhile, on 20 January 2025, the German Ecodesign Award will enter the next round. Companies of all sizes and students throughout Europe can apply with their … possible collected in Germany on the condition of soils from the various monitoring programmes available from a central location and to make it usable for joint …

  • 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 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 …

  • Press release 05/2022 from 20.01.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

    Final data on climate impact in 2020: emissions down 41 percent over 1990 levels

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … Germany emitted 728.7 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2020. This is around 71 million tonnes or 8.9% less than in 2019, and 41.3% less compared to 1990, … levels in the Federal Climate Change Act. By launching the immediate climate action programme, we are now getting all the necessary laws and measures for this …

  • 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 …

  • News from 01.02.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

    Corporate Sustainability Reporting faces major changes

    skyscrapers with glass facades, in which trees reflect

    … to be more comparable. Source: Melinda Nagy / AdobeStock About 500 German undertakings are obliged to include sustainability-related information in their annual reports. According to the plans of the EU Commission more undertakings shall report in the future and apply uniform reporting standards. A … and corporate greenhouse gas neutrality. 01.02.2022 Since 2017 certain large undertakings in Germany and the EU are subject to sustainability reporting …