Umweltbundesamt

The Umweltbundesamt, both in Austria and Germany, is a leading expert institution in the field of environmental protection and sustainability.

The Austrian Umweltbundesamt, based in Vienna-Althangrund, is the most significant expert institution for the environment in Austria. It stands for the transformation of the economy and society to ensure sustainable living conditions. The experts develop decision-making bases at local, regional, European, and international levels and work transparently and impartially in dialogue with politics, administration, business, science, and civil society[1].

• Data Analysis and Reporting: The Umweltbundesamt collects, processes, and analyzes data on the environmental situation, including air quality, soil information, radiation protection, and water quality. The Environmental Control Report (UKB), published every three years, is a central work on the environmental situation in Austria[1].
• Environmental Policy Decision Bases: The development of methods, recommendations, and decision bases for environmental policy is a central part of the work. This includes strategies to improve the environmental situation and the measurement of environmental burdens[1].
• Environmental Consulting: The Umweltbundesamt offers environmental consulting for companies, scientific, and political institutions in Austria, the EU, and beyond[1].

The German Umweltbundesamt, under the legal supervision of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, is the scientific environmental authority in Germany. It investigates, describes, and assesses the state of the environment to detect and mitigate negative impacts on humans and the environment at an early stage[3].

• Protection of the Environment and Health: Both institutions are committed to protecting the environment and human health from harmful environmental impacts. They work independently of lobby interests and ensure that their analyses and recommendations are transparent and scientifically based[3][4].
• Sustainable Transformation: The mission of both Umweltbundesämter includes promoting a sustainable transformation of the economy and society. This is achieved through dialogue with politics, business, and civil society, as well as by providing decision bases and practical solutions for environmental problems[1][3].

• Circular Economy and Climate Protection: The Austrian Umweltbundesamt focuses on issues such as circular economy, climate, biodiversity, and a pollutant-free future. It develops strategies and measures to achieve these goals[1].
• International Cooperation: Both institutions participate in international bodies and conferences to further develop international environmental protection. They share their knowledge and experiences with national and international partners[3].
• Environmental Indicators and Management: The German Umweltbundesamt supports organizations in applying environmental indicators, particularly within the framework of EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), to continuously improve environmental performance[5].

The Umweltbundesamt, both in Austria and Germany, plays a central role in ensuring sustainable living conditions and protecting the environment. Through their comprehensive analyses, transparent working methods, and close dialogue with various stakeholders, they significantly contribute to shaping an environmentally friendly and healthy future.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umweltbundesamt_(%C3%96sterreich)
• 2 - https://www.umweltbundesamt.at
• 3 - https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/the-uba/about-us/mission-statement
• 4 - https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/the-uba/about-us
• 5 - https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/376/publikationen/umweltkennzahlen_in_der_praxis_leitfaden_barrierefrei.pdf