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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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28. May 2024

Europe’s bathing waters remain safe

Austria's bathing waters are among the best: the water quality of Austria's rivers, lakes and streams ranks second in Europe. 

06. June 2024

Air quality in Europe

Air quality has improved considerably in Europe over the past decades, but, in many areas, pollution remains above recommended safe levels.

17. June 2024

EEA photo competition Urban Treasures

Calling all nature and photography enthusiasts. The EEA invites you to showcase your photographic talent in the 2024 competition.

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.

27. March 2024

Microplastics in the Danube region

In the cross-border MicroDrink project, particular attention is being paid to the introduction of microplastics into groundwater and drinking water.

02. May 2024

Hildegard Aichberger new Managing Director

Alongside Verena Ehold, she has headed Austria's most important expert organisation for the environment since May.

     

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 Verena EholdVerena 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.

Hildegard Aichberger in Portrait-Ansicht.Hildegard 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. 

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.