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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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Season's Greetings

We wish all our visitors happy holidays and a happy new year! 

We will continue to provide you with environmental information in 2025. 

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.

23. October 2024

New location for Umweltbundesamt

Erdberger Lände 40 in Vienna will be the future location for the Environment Agency Austria. The rental agreement has been signed.

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.

29. November 2024

EEA Photo Competition: Urban Treasures

This year's winners were chosen from 1300 pictures from across Europe. The images celebrate the beauty and diversity of urban life. 

22. October 2024

Water Management Innovations

Reforms and innovations in the field of water management were presented at the 10th Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention.

     

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. 

Our fields of expertise

     

With more than 35 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.