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  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.04.2021

    Advancing REACH

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … each single component of REACH regulation, namely Registration, Information in the Supply Chain, Evaluation, Authorisation, Restriction, Guidance, Inspection and Enforcement. …

  • Article from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Accelerating global climate action by 2030

    … Accelerating global climate action by 2030 A research project for the German Environment Agency … initiative to coordinate efforts for a green recovery an initiative to reduce the supply of fossil fuels a club of national and sub-national governments that commit …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … 2025). However, demand for organic products still significantly exceeds domestic supply. Some of these organic imports could also be produced in Germany, but this … 2025). However, demand for organic products still significantly exceeds domestic supply. Some of these organic imports could also be produced in Germany, but this …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … new NDCs. Countries, whose NDC ends 2030, have to update their NDC. Due to the global pandemic some countries are submitting their NDCs in 2021. The Katowice … Overview CAT – Climate Target Update Tracker Publications NDC Design Reflecting the Global Stocktake mitigation efforts in NDCs Related publications NDC Design Tags …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … is used in agriculture as a fertilizer to achieve high yields of good quality, to supply sufficient nutrients, and to maintain soil fertility. The nitrogen surpluses … Effects on climate Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a highly potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 265 times that of carbon dioxide (CO2). Agriculture is …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … with fertilizers, these pollutants can accumulate in the soil and enter the food chain via plants. There is a risk to groundwater and surface water if the pollutants … with fertilizers, these pollutants can accumulate in the soil and enter the food chain via plants. There is a risk to groundwater and surface water if the pollutants …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … yield potential be secured in the long term. It is therefore essential to supply the soil – and thus the plants growing on it – with sufficient fertilizer … in particular. Nitrous oxide emissions released from fertilized soils contribute to global warming, as this is a very powerful greenhouse gas. Heavy metals in … With intensive fertilization, these can accumulate in the soil and enter the food chain and groundwater via plants. Mineral phosphorus fertilizers made from …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pesticides

    Spray device on the tractor

    … field bird species, such as the skylark, yellowhammer, and partridge, via the food chain. The worldwide decline in pollinators is also seen in scientific literature as … field bird species, such as the skylark, yellowhammer, and partridge, via the food chain. The worldwide decline in pollinators is also seen in scientific literature as …

  • Article from 29.01.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ecological impact of farming

    Tractor with tow tube

    … but is at the same a lynchpin of our economy – one that provides a reliable food supply and produces sustainable raw materials. The farming sector also plays a key … but is at the same a lynchpin of our economy – one that provides a reliable food supply and produces sustainable raw materials. The farming sector also plays a key …

  • Article from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 18.07.2024

    Water Reuse

    … treated wastewater effluents are used for agricultural irrigation or drinking water supply through bank filtration. For irrigation from surface waters there are no … “ (Reusing rinsing water from groundwater reclamation to secure drinking water supply). Other WavE II projects include FlexTreat and Nutzwasser that are also … treated wastewater effluents are used for agricultural irrigation or drinking water supply through bank filtration. For irrigation from surface waters there are no …

  • Article from 08.10.2021 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Joint research project on decentralized water reuse

    Taking lysimeter cores in a field to analyze water balance and transport processes.

    … which can lead to competition for water, for example between drinking water supply and agricultural irrigation. Decentralized reclamation of domestic wastewater … which can lead to competition for water, for example between drinking water supply and agricultural irrigation. Decentralized reclamation of domestic wastewater …