Publications | Umweltbundesamt

Waste | Resources, Soil | Land

Study of the Environmental Impacts of Packagings Made of Biodegradable Plastics

The market relevance and presence of packagings made of biodegradable plastics has increased over the past few years. They are primarily used as alternatives for conventional plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polystyrene terephthalate (PET).read more

Climate | Energy

Sustainable electricity for the future

Sustainable electricity supply calls for transition to a system using 100 percent renewable energy sources. Electricity supply based entirely on renewable energy sources is technically possible by 2050. In all ambitious expansion scenarios, electricity from wind and solar energy plays the central role. The costs of electricity generation from renewable sources have already fallen considerably – an...read more

Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

The current environmental situation and proposals for the management of the Fildes Peninsula Region

The Fildes Peninsula and neighbouring Ardley Island are part of the largest ice-free areas in the maritime Antarctic region. This region is characterised by its comparatively high biodiversity. At the same time, this area is home to the highest density of scientific stations used all year round in the whole of the Antarctic. Diverse activities in the fields of research and logistics, but also tour...read more

Air

Erstellung einer methoden-konsistenten Zeitreihe von Stoffeinträgen und Ihren Wirkungen in Deutschland

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Within the MAPESI project (FKZ 3707 64 200) deposition flux maps are determined for Germany based on a combination of observations and model results. Wet deposition is based on an interpolation scheme of observed fluxes. For the determination of dry deposition, however, we have to rely on a chemistry transport model which includes a dry deposition module. The dry deposition flux can not be monitor...read more

Agriculture

Common Agricultural Policy reform must ensure mandatory and effective greening of Pillar 1

Statement of the Agriculture Commission at the German Federal Environment Agency (KLU)

A strengthening of environmental aspects is indispensable to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2014-2020. The Agriculture Commission at the German Federal Environment Agency (KLU) is of the view that, in future, EU agricultural budget funding can only be justified if it is based on the principle of “public funds for public goods”. However, particularly in Pillar 1 of the CAP (...read more

Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Strengthening Public Participation in Environmental Matters in the Zupanija of Karlovac (Croatia)

Croatia ratified the Aarhus-Convention in the year 2007 and thus showed its commitment to public participation in environmental projects. The legislative implementation was finalized with the amendment of the Environmental Protection Act and the enactment of the special regulations on permit procedure, Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment. The first National imple...read more

Chemicals

Nanomaterials and REACH

Background Paper on the Position of German Competent Authorities

The present background paper reflects the position of the German federal authorities on the regulation of nanomaterials (NMs) under ⁠REACH⁠. It is intended as a basis for preparing decision-making routes for political processes responses to from outsiders (e.g. Bundestag deputies or NGOs). With respect to the imminent negotiations on the regulation of NMs under REACH in the EU it is...read more