… project is intended to support the work of the German authorities (such as the Federal Environment Agency, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety … EU Commission, reports by ECHA, studies by NGOs as well as documents published by industry actors and member states were analysed. Link: UBA Texte 93/2018 AP 2 …

… / Getty Images The Corona crisis challenges many familiar things. The economy is under pressure, people are changing their habits. What does this mean for … 2020) In German, English version forthcoming: Gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Pandemie in Deutschland und mögliche Konsequenzen für die Umweltpolitik … and sustainability policy? – a discussion paper Gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Pandemie in Deutschland und mögliche Konsequenzen für die Umweltpolitik …

… instrument for environmental protection in the agricultural sector. However, in order for the CAP to achieve success, biodiversity, climate and waterbody protection measures will need to be appropriately prioritized and monitored under the CAP and will also need to be funded adequately. last update on 18.02.2014 … in Germany are awarded irrespective of per hectare yields for a given farm. In order for farmers to receive the full amounts of such payments, they must meet what …

… conditions and their activity ensures a stable soil structure. Cover crops and undersown crops, which are often grown in organic farming, reduce the risk of soil … and producer associations. Most associations belong to the German Organic Food Industry Association (BÖLW), which is the umbrella organization for the entire …

… are needed. last update on 06.06.2014 Introduction Thanks to its fertile soil, moderate temperatures, and adequate rainfall, Germany is a very good place for … management systems and certification programs, provided that their technical underpinnings are sound and plausible. Germany’s legal framework The regulations and … of nitrogen rich fermentation residues cannot be adequately forestalled under current laws, a situation that can occasion increased regional nitrate loads in …

… biodiversity is particularly important. For a long time, agriculture was considered a guarantor of species and biotope diversity in the open cultural landscape. With the intensification of crop production and the industrialization of animal husbandry, it is now one of the driving forces behind … Diversity Website EU COM: EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 Website BfN: Federal Program Biological Diversity Publications Protection of Biodiversity in the …

… environment through agriculture. Further inputs come in roughly equal parts from industry, transport, and private households. Nitrogen is used in agriculture as a … impact Nitrogen surpluses and nitrogen inputs into fragile ecosystems can engender environmental damage. Nitrogen fertilizer that is not absorbed by crops can, … seepage water, especially in autumn after the harvest and during heavy rainfall. Under certain conditions, nitrate in groundwater—and subsequently in drinking …

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… Antibiotics are used on a large scale in industrialised farming. Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia.com Pharmaceuticals, which have become a lynchpin of our high … infections caused by bacteria, protozoa, and parasites. When approving drugs, the Federal Environment Agency conducts an environmental risk assessment. Active … Preventing corruption for a sustainability transformation Pflanzenschutzmittel in der Landwirtschaft Düngemittel Informationsmaterialien zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt …

… oxide are fertilizers containing nitrogen, as well as livestock farming, chemical industry processes and incineration processes. Germany’s greenhouse gases have been … nitrogen surplus by 3 years to 80 kilograms (kg) per hectare per year by 2010 (Federal Government 2002). This goal was clearly missed. In the update of the Strategy … 2028 and 2032, the surplus should amount to a maximum of 70 kg per hectare (Federal Government 2016). The extensively revised Fertilizer Ordinance adopted in …