The UBA recommends a swift move to renovate Germany's building stock comprehensively. A new UBA study shows how it can be done. read more
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The UBA recommends a swift move to renovate Germany's building stock comprehensively. A new UBA study shows how it can be done. read more
A study by the German Environment Agency looks into the scope for political and economic steering to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from bogs and forests. The analysis covers measures both at international level (UNFCCC) and EU level. read more
Energy utilities mitigate by 1.7 percent read more
High volumes of electricity exports, cooler weather than the previous year and lower fuel prices resulted in a slight increase of greenhouse gas emissions in 2015. read more
Two new research studies completed on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) show how the electricity market can master the challenges from further developing renewable energy. Their conclusion: the main approach should aim to optimize the existing electricity wholesale market, also known as Electricity Market 2.0. read more
Colourful and versatile workbook about climate change read more
Emissions of Germany’s greenhouse gases in 2014 made the first significant decline in years. However, emissions increased in the transport and agricultural sectors. read more
The UBA hosts the coordinating office of the Working Group on Renewable Energy-Statistics since 1 January 2016. The working group is an important player in meeting international reporting obligations and in providing transparent information to policy makers and the public. read more