One tonne of CO2 emissions causes damage worth 180 euros. read more
High costs when environmental protection is neglected
UBA Key Prioirities for the new EU Long-term Climate Strategy
Since the Paris Agreement invites parties to provide their low carbon development strategies by 2020, the European Union is currently preparing its respective mid-century long-term climate strategy. Within a public consultation the German Environment Agency (UBA) provided recently its submission on key priorities relevant for the new EU strategy. read more
Climate-ADAPT first-stop-shop for adaptation knowledge in Europe
Climate-ADAPT, an online knowledge platform provided by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission since 2012, has grown into the most important place for information when it comes to adaptation to climate change in Europe. A report of the EEA informs about the experiences and effectiveness of the platform and points to ways of further improving it. read more
Record half year for renewable energy in Germany
Electricity production in Germany from renewable sources of energy picked up speed in the first half of 2018. About 117 billion kilowatt hours was produced in this half-year – nearly 10 per cent more than for the same time period 2017. read more
How cities can respond to heat waves and heavy rains – creative projects show how it is done
This year's winners of the Blauer Kompass contest: an innovative urban sewage system in Solingen, an educational programme on climate change for trainees in Heidelberg, a project to green a city neighbourhood in Cologne, and a shade provider operated with photovoltaic modules by the Kunsthochschule Kassel. read more
Paths to energy-efficient urban development: resources now online
From 2015 to 2017, the Advisory Assistance Programme funded a project of Housing Initiative for Eastern Europe (IWO), which provided advice to the Lithuanian Ministry of Environment on development and implementation of approaches for energy-efficient redevelopment of urban areas. The documentation is now online. A brochure and a leaflet facilitate the transfer of knowledge also beyond Lithuania. read more
BMU and UBA launch National Sustainable Urban Logistics Contest
Wanted: Innovative ideas for environmental protection and climate action in cities read more
Emissions trading: German installations cut emissions by 3.4 percent in 2017
The stationary installations in Germany that take part in the emissions trading system emitted around 438 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. read more
