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News 2024

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.

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. August 2024

Armenian Water Laboratory accredited

Environment Agency Austria provides expert guidance for the creation of a laboratory with European standards.

17. June 2024

EEA photo competition Urban Treasures

The EEA invites you to showcase your photographic talent in the 2024 competition. Submit your foto  before October 1, 2024.

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.

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. 

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.

26. April 2024

Ministerial Conference on Climate Transition for Western Balkans & Türkiye

Conference to discuss climate action, the energy transition and adaptation to climate change in the region. 

23. April 2024

Launching Partnership for Clean Air in Georgia

European Union, United Nations, and Austria join efforts with the Georgian Government to improve air quality in Georgia for better citizen health.

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.