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  • Press release 28/2015 from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmental data shows that transport sector is not on course in environmental protection

    LKW und Pkw auf der Autobahn

    … (UBA) is lobbying for ambitious implementation of the climate protection action programme in the transport sector. "The transport sector is the only sector which … deutsche Mülltonne – 453 kg Abfall verursacht jeder Deutsche im Jahr Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (118.49 kB) Next Previous Publications Daten zur Umwelt 2015 …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 11.04.2022

    Supporting the implementation of REACH consumer rights on chemicals in articles in the Republic of Serbia and other western Balkan countries

    … was directly linked to the AskREACH project, which is financed by the EU LIFE programme and involved 13 EU member states. It mirrored its activities in Serbia: … was directly linked to the AskREACH project, which is financed by the EU LIFE programme and involved 13 EU member states. It mirrored its activities in Serbia: …

  • Press release 35/2011 from 29.06.2011 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Less income, more noise and exhaust fumes - the socio-economically disadvantaged often exposed to more strain

    … (UBA), Jochen Flasbarth,  upon publication of the current edition of UMID: Umwelt und Mensch Informationsdienstes, a special issue that focuses on the topic of … project for socially deprived families and families with migration background Thermal strain in residential areas - prevention of heat related health risks - … health, and consumer protection. It is co-published by members of the Action Programme Environment and Health (APUG): the Federal Ministry of Health and the …

  • 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 … sustainability standards under which forestry companies can be certified are PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes) and FSC (Forest …

  • Press release 15/2022 from 15.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Greenhouse gas emissions rose by 4.5 percent in 2021

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … 2021 Federal Ministry for Climate Action announces comprehensive immediate action programme The energy industry accounts for the majority of energy-related emissions … emissions increase in absolute numbers – 12.4% more than 2020. But emissions of around 247 million tonnes CO₂ equivalents were still some 11 million tonnes less than …

  • Newsletter from 13.04.2017 | Last changed: 13.04.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2017

    … ensure that the water is clean and meets hygiene standards. See our new guidebook [Rund um das Badewasser] on how it works and what bathers can do to help keep the … since 2007 is now available.  read more (in German) Environmental Innovation Programme promotes energy-efficient test bay The Arntz Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG …

  • Press release 15/2025 from 25.04.2025 | Last changed: 29.04.2025

    Using household appliances for longer pays off

    Handwerker vor Wäschetrockner

    … zeigt, ob sich die Weiternutzung oder Reparatur von Geschirrspülern ökologisch und ökonomisch lohnt – betrachtet über 10 Jahre. Ein Austausch funktionierender Geräte lohnt grundsätzlich nicht. Ausnahme: bei intensiver Nutzung und Effizienzklasse A oder schlechter (alt) ist ein Austausch ökologisch sinnvoll, …

  • DzU article from 07.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

    Indicator: Using water resources

    A graph shows the water exploitation index for the years 1991 to 2022. Values are available for every three or four years. The index fell almost constantly and has been below the critical value of 20 percent since 2007. This presentation is based on the long-term potential water supply of 176 billion m³.

    … and hinder economic development (Raskin et al. 1997) . For instance, falling groundwater levels can lead to the drying out and loss of marshes and wetlands or forests can be damaged. Groundwater resources near the coast can become saline due to the penetration of … Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG). More detailed information: 'Wasserressourcen und ihre Nutzung' (in German only) . Related contents Indikator: Nitrat im …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … specifications for flood plains on the basis of (statistically speaking) once-in-a-hundred-years flood events (HQ100); these specifications have to conform to specific … since 2000 by circa 100 square kilometres which is equivalent to growth by just under 13 %. According to current legislation, any further expansion of building …   225 - ARGE BAU – Bauministerkonferenz – Konferenz der für Städtebau, Bau- und Wohnungswesen zuständigen Ministerinnen und Minister und Senatorinnen und …

  • 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 … of strengthening waste avoidance, the federal government adopted a Waste Prevention Programme in 2013 with the participation of the states in accordance with Section 33 …

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    Development of EU-LCI values

    Development of EU-LCI values

    … Development of EU-LCI values Flaggen und Arbeitsgruppen europäischer Länder sind durch Pfeile mittig mit der gemeinsamen Arbeitsgruppe EU-LCI verbunden. Ein breiter Pfeil weist von diesem Arbeitsgruppensymbol nach oben auf das in 2014 gewünschte Ziel einer EU-LCI-Liste. Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (88.77 kB) Tags public health Europe indoor environment …