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Perspectives for the
environment and society

As Austria´s most important expert organisation for the environment and one of Europe´s leading environmental consultants we are committed to transforming the economy and society in order to ensure sustainable living conditions.

     
21. December 2023

Nine Draft River Basin Management Plans for Ukraine

Ukraine strengthens water resources management and takes a major step in aligning with European standards.

Austria´s Annual Air Emission Inventory

Austria’s Annual Air Emission Inventory provides an overview of national emissions of SO2, NOx, NMVOC, NH3 and PM2.5 for the years 1990 to 2022. 

Restoring degraded ecosystems

With a planned regulation on the restoration of degraded ecosystems, the EU aims to restore degraded habitats to good condition by 2050.

New Genetic Engineering - possible unintended effects

A new study analyses the potential risks of NGT products on the basis of selected representative examples.

TRATOLOW Network

The TRATOLOW project aims to lower emissions and to establish a climate resilient economy in the Western Balkans and in Turkey. All infos on upcoming and recent events.

Annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Umweltbundesamt presents updated GHG emissions in Austria: In 2022, total GHG emissions amounted to 72.8 Mt CO2e - a 7.9% decrease compared to 1990.

     

We are facing major challenges. The Environment Agency Austria provides orientation and shows which paths lead to a future worth living, also for future generations.

EU4Green: Western Balkans project

   

By 2026, experts from the Environment Agency Austria are supporting the Western Balkan countries on behalf of the European Commission in addressing the climate crisis and advancing the EU accession process. 

Sustainability Report

    

With its business activities, Umweltbundesamt – the Environment Agency Austria sets the course for a sustainable future and at the same time works on its own sustainable performance.