News 2020

Preliminary assessment shows: measures to tackle COVID-19 lead to lower pollutant concentrations

The EAA has worked with motivational and mobility researchers to investigate the potential effects of virtual mobility on the actual volume of traffic. 

The new EEA analysis show, that better air quality has led to a significant reduction of premature deaths over the past decade in Europe. 

A praying mantis in Cyprus, butterflies resembling a flower, galloping Galician horses and an alpine sunset are the winners of this year’s EEA’s ‘REDISCOVER Nature’ photo competition.

The financial sector plays a key role in reducing climate risks and for a climate-neutral Austria in 2040.

From January 2019 until October 2020 Umweltbundesamt supported Indian authorities with hands-on expertise on groundwater governance.

New study provides recommendations for environmentally digital infrastructures in Europe.

The European Water Initiative Plus is taking water monitoring in the partner countries to the next level. But there is still a task for them in improving their water resources management.

Sustainable tourism and environmentally friendly mobility in the Danube Region

EMAS enterprises can expect awards for innovative environmental management and new opportunities lie in store for sustainable companies in Austria and Europe.

Citizens can vote until November 2 for their favorite photos and help decide the winner of the Public Choice Award.

Our entire IT infrastructure will be offline from Friday 16.10.2020 at 14:00 until Monday 19.10.2020 at 08:00.

The Danube Cycle Plans project aims at improving the framework conditions for cyclists resulting in more people cycling in the Danube region. 

Over the past 18 months, experts from the Umweltbundesamt have assisted in developing the first national water management plan for Serbia.

Umweltbundesamt experts provide European Parliament with knowhow about halting deforestation.

EU’s Eastern Partnership countries continue water sector reforms despite Covid-19, assisted by EUWI+.

Austrian EMAS action plan creates new incentives for enterprises with an environmental management scheme.

New EEA report on health effects of air and noise pollution, climate change and exposure to dangerous chemicals

It was time for a digital restart of the website of the Environment Agency Austria. The result: a modern, barrier-free and clearly arranged new online presence. 

EU greenhouse gas emissions kept decreasing in 2018, largest reductions in energy and power sector.

Rediscover Nature - This year’s photo competition of the European Environment Agency.

The measures taken to combat the corona virus in Austria lead to significant changes in pollutant emissions.

Decline in air pollutant concentrations at air quality monitoring stations close to traffic and in urban areas.

How are the measures to combat coronavirus affecting the environment? Experts of the Umweltbundesamt have compiled answers to these questions.

The measures taken to combat the corona virus in Austria lead to significant changes in pollutant emissions.

A new study conducted by the EAA reveals: microplastics are now present everywhere in the environment.

Gene Drive Organisms: method with uncertain implications for the environment and nature conservation.

Most of our employees work in the home office. We ask you to use technical aids such as telephone, e-mail and Skype conferences for communication.

Most of our employees work in the home office. We ask you to use technical aids such as telephone, e-mail and Skype conferences for communication.

Over the past four years, Umweltbundesamt experts have supported the Uzbek authorities in digitalizing water data and improving water quantity and quality management.

New era of water management in EU Eastern Neighborhood Countries. This year the EU Water Initiative Plus (EUWI+) enters its final phase.

With know how from the Environment Agency Austria to better waste management

Under the India-EU Water Partnership experts from the Umweltbundesamt support Indian authorities.

Experts from the Environment Agency Austria will support Moroccan authorities in implementing the National Environment Charta.

The aim of a workshop is to increase knowledge of European requirements for the reduction of national air emissions.