Umweltbundesamt
Its motto is: “Environmental protection is sustainable health care!“, providing information on climate change, family health, and environmental protection. Also makes recommendations for sustainable conservation in the political arena as well as to the private individual. Another website focus is on children‘s health and healthcare. read more
Find out more about the Blue Angel eco-label: who is behind it, news and press releases, information for consumers and producers. You can also examine in detail the criteria documents on which award is based. read more
ChemInfo provides information on environmentally relevant chemical substances. You can find information on specific substances via a search mask. read more
On this website you will find background information and questionnaires which allow you to assess if cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins occur in hazardous concentrations in your water-body and how good you can manage this risk. Parts of this decision support tool (DST) can also be used for bathing water. This DST has been developed for water suppliers, public health authorities and environmental author... read more
The educational tool helps to better understand sustainable consumption. It explains contexts, illustrates research and practical knowledge, questions provocative theses and shows possibilities for action for the individual. read more
The Environmental Innovation Programme (UIP) provides assistance for innovative, commercial-scale pilot projects which have the potential to reduce environmental pollution. It supports projects which can set an example and are the first of their kind on the market. read more
The ETOX database provides access to eco-toxicological information on reported substances and organisms. A site search results in a list of all the tests containing the search term, detailing the interactions of the concerned substances in the environment or their impact on organisms. read more
GISU provides the infrastructure for the UBA geographical information system (UBA.gdi). GISU provides cataloguing and map services. read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
