The prize will be awarded this year to businesses which have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to protecting the environment and climate. read more
Car-sharing provider, computer centre, and Telekom nominated for Blue Angel Prize
Efficient space and water heaters
New EU regulations make heating units and water heaters more sustainable and provide guidelines for new purchases. The regulations specify a gradual establishment of limit values for energy efficiency and emissions and introduce energy labelling requirements. read more
Who is doing what in the Energiewende?
Germany's Energiewende is a complex, large-scale project. The tasks and measures by which to achieve it are manifold and diverse, as reflected by the many active players in Germany. The publication "Who is who of the Energiewende in Germany – Contact Partners in Politics, Industry and Society", published by the Foreign Office in German and English, provides an overview. read more
Effects of climate change clearly noticeable in Germany
Federal government publishes the first monitoring report on climate impacts and adaptation read more
UBA's 2014 emissions data indicates trend reversal in climate protection
Greenhouse gas emission levels in Germany in 2014 were lower than in the previous year for the first time in three years. read more
Renewable energies avoid greenhouse gas emissions
Calculations undertaken by UBA show that in the year 2013 the use of renewable energies avoided greenhouse gas emissions of 146 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in Germany. read more
Germany in 2050 – a greenhouse gas-neutral country
The UBA study "Germany in 2050 – a greenhouse gas-neutral country" is now available in English. The study shows: It is technically feasible for Germany to become greenhouse gas neutral by 2050. read more
Results of study on recognition of foreign guarantees of origin
Guarantees of origin (GO) for electricity produced from renewable sources are to be traded internationally. The GO register at the UBA is publishing the results of a research project about the recognition of foreign guarantees of origin. read more
