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  • Press release 33/2022 from 29.06.2022 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    From 1 July: 25,000 additional collection sites for waste electrical and electronic equipment

    old washing machines pile up at a recycling center

    … free of charge. This will apply to the majority of food retailers in Germany. UBA President Dirk Messner said: "The new take-back obligation for supermarkets, … . The campaign is promoted by the Federal Ministry for the Environment and UBA. What counts as electrical and electronic equipment: Classic equipment, which … free of charge. This will apply to the majority of food retailers in Germany. UBA President Dirk Messner said: "The new take-back obligation for supermarkets, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Soil

    The picture shows a person kneeling on a ploughed field. Scrutinising the dark-brown soil with their eyes, the individual lets it trickle from one hand to the other.

    … been possible to date to propose any suitable indicators. Within the framework of a UBA project and with a view to the new European Soil Monitoring Law, soil-related … related surveys. Against the background of the problematic data situation, the UBA commissioned several research projects in recent years, with the aim to check … been possible to date to propose any suitable indicators. Within the framework of a UBA project and with a view to the new European Soil Monitoring Law, soil-related …

  • Press release 37/2022 from 15.09.2022 | Last changed: 19.09.2022

    European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility creates connections

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … No. 37/2022 | 15.09.2022 Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency (⁠UBA) says: “After the coronavirus pandemic kept us apart for more than two years, … Actions will be launched in more than 2300 towns and cities across Europe. UBA has been the coordinator of EMW in Germany since 2016. The “Day of the Rail” is … September 2022. Associated content Links European Mobility Week 2022 Greeting by UBA President Dirk Messner Action overview Germany 2022 Day of the Rail Allianz pro …

  • Appointment from 08.08.2025

    Summer School on Sustainable Pharmacy 2025: The Wider Perspective

    Asklepiosstab, Schlange die sich um einen Stab windet mit Blätterkranz. Beides UBA Blau sowie im Blau der Uni Halle

    … you have further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us via SummerSchool@uba.de 5. Terms and Conditions We want to make participation possible for everyone … to 300 Euro per person are available. Therefore, please contact us via SummerSchool@uba.de 6. Location Institut für Pharmazie, Martin-Luther-Universität …

  • News from 21.03.2023 | Last changed: 30.03.2023

    Scrubber discharge bans would protect oceans

    5 laboratory bottles with differently coloured liquid from transparent to brown-black.

    … regional - are recommended. 21.03.2023 On behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA), the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) and other partners … to the responsible Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) of IMO. UBA is advocating for a reduction of scrubber discharge there as well as at regional … particularly high pollution levels, will develop there. Associated content Links UBA-Topic "Maritime shipping" Publications Environmental Impacts of Discharge Water …

  • Press release 50/12 from 17.12.2012 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Mothers and children throughout Europe tested for pollutant exposure

    … and for which the Human Biomonitoring Commission at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) cannot rule out an impact on health. Some 3.4% of the mothers tested in Germany … Environment Agency intends to carry out further investigations in this regard. UBA will continue to cooperate on the harmonisation of European Human Biomonitoring, … standards for these substances. Germany was represented through management at UBA. The test results of the other countries are due for publication by the end of …

  • Press release 42/2025 from 11.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Renewable electricity generation with limited growth

    Wind turbines between agricultural land and a solar park

    … Group on Renewable Energy Statistics (AGEE-Stat) at the German Environment Agency (UBA). With gross electricity consumption picking up again, the share of renewable … Photovoltaik seit 2010 Source: AGEE-Stat / Umweltbundesamt Downloads: (2.93 MB) Zubau von Windenergie und Photovoltaik seit 2010 Source: AGEE-Stat / Umweltbundesamt … Group on Renewable Energy Statistics (AGEE-Stat) at the German Environment Agency (UBA). With gross electricity consumption picking up again, the share of renewable …

  • 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

    … It was carried out in Autumn 2023 on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA⁠) by the Institute for Social-Ecological Research (Institut für … aufstellen. Eine erste bundesweite, repräsentative Umfrage im Auftrag des UBA zeigt nun, dass eine Mehrheit der befragten Kommunen bei dem Thema aktiv ist. … …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Introduction - 2023 Monitoring Report

    The cover shows a magnifying lens pointing at artwork containing arrows in various colours. In the centre of the lens is the title of the current Report.

    … a research project (DASIF) conducted on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), three indicators – based on satellite data – were newly developed, to replace … to make statements on the situation nationwide. Within the framework of a broader UBA project, an indicator on the ‘soil’ action field was newly developed and … 3 - UBA – Umweltbundesamt (Hg.) 2022: Die Risiken des Klimawandels für Deutschland – …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-8: Water temperature in lakes

    The picture shows a mountain lake in glaring sunlight. A mountain chain is visible in the background.

    … produce higher warming effects than heat on a calm day.   63 - Informationen des UBA – Umweltbundesamt zu Seen: … produce higher warming effects than heat on a calm day.   63 - Informationen des UBA – Umweltbundesamt zu Seen: …