Dear Reader,The website Distributing drinking water, Evaluation criteria and guidelines, Evaluation criteria for metallic materials has been updated as follows:Evaluation of factory soldered products in contact with drinking water - Version 3Your department for Drinking Water and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene at UBA. read more
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Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 7/2024
Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines has been updated as follows:Evaluation criteria for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water including 3rd amendment Direct link:Evaluation criteria for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking waterThis document is currently only available... read more
Germany’s “Blauer Kompass” award: prize for outstanding projects for climate change precautions and adaptation
The winners of the German “Blauer Kompass” Prize 2024 confirmed. With over 300 applications, the nationwide competition for the highest state honour for climate crisis preparedness and adaptation once again set a new participation record. read more
More than 400 submissions – nominees for the German Ecodesign Award 2024 have been announced
This year, the German Ecodesign Award has reached a milestone, as more than 400 innovative and sustainable projects were submitted – a record that demonstrates the high value placed on ecodesign. read more
Skilled workers sought for the socio-ecological transition
Germany intends to become climate-neutral by 2045. This goal requires a sufficient number of well-qualified specialists to implement and advance the necessary measures on the road to a sustainable society. read more
Majority of German cities and municipalities are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis
Am 1. Juli 2024 ist das Klimaanpassungsgesetz (KAnG) in Kraft getreten. Für die Bundesländer bildet es den Rechtsrahmen, eigene Klimaanpassungsstrategien vorzulegen, und dafür Sorge zu tragen, dass die Kommunen Klimaanpassungskonzepte aufstellen. Eine erste bundesweite, repräsentative Umfrage im Auftrag des UBA zeigt nun, dass eine Mehrheit der befragten Kommunen bei dem Thema aktiv ist. read more
On the way to a pollutant-free environment
From 10 to 11 September 2024, the 6th REACH Congress took place at the German Environment Agency (UBA) in Dessau-Rosslau with more than 500 experts from companies, scientists, non-governmental organisations and public authorities. The discussion focussed on solutions to avoid harmful emissions of chemicals into the environment. read more
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 6/2024
Dear Reader, The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines has been updated as follows:Evaluation criteria document for enamels and ceramic materials in contact with drinking water3rd amendment - Direct link:Evaluation criteria document for enamels and ceramic materials Amendments can be reviewed in the German Federal Gazette (only in German):3rd... read more
