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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.

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Green Finance Conference in Vienna

Bridges to sustainable transformation. On May 15 and 16, the focus was on climate, biodiversity and Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.

Austria’s Informative Inventory Report 2025

The IIR presents a comprehensive description of emission trends and the methodologies applied in the Austrian Air Emission Inventory for the air pollutants.

06. March 2025

Photo competition 2025 „Environment&Me”

The European Environment Agency (EEA) invites you to showcase your photographic talent in the 2025 competition. Submit your photo(s) before 30 May 2025.

Air information – current ozone levels

High temperatures can be accompanied by elevated levels of ground level ozone. We provide up-to-date information on ozone levels for the whole of Austria.

25. September 2024

Microplastic intake through diet?

What influence does diet have on oral microplastics intake?  The Umweltbundesamt has investigated this question in a pilot study.

05. February 2025

Report Climate adaptation policy in sight

A new report highlights the diversity of legal and policy frameworks and aims to provide a deeper understanding of policies and instruments utilized. 

     

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.

Foto der Umweltbundesamt Geschäftsführerin Ehold Verena Ehold, Managing Director

As an expert organisation, we are working hard for a sustainable and socially responsible transformation of our society. Dialogue with politics, business and civil society is very important to us.

Foto der Umweltbundesamt Geschäftsführerin AichbergerHildegard Aichberger, Managing Director

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. 

Our fields of expertise

     

With 40 years of experience we are a top provider of environmental consultancy services. Based on our broad expertise we offer sustainable solutions and services in many areas.