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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

    … Advancing REACH REACH stands for registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals Source: … German authorities (such as the Federal Environment Agency, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and … of implementing the registration, evaluation and risk management procedures was presented from the perspective of different REACH actors and discussed. The congress …

  • Article from 22.10.2020 | Last changed: 22.10.2020

    Environmental risk assessment of antifouling products in Germany

    … products are subject to authorisation in Germany. In order to meet the requirements for authorisation, an environmental risk assessment must be carried out. With two publications, the Federal Environment Agency provides important notes and information on the general conditions for this assessment in Germany. These publications are presented briefly below. last update on 22.10.2020 Background Antifouling products …

  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … last update on 04.03.2024 Pollutant emissions into surface waters - necessary information for policy makers Information on substance emissions into surface waters is … waters in Germany (2003 to 2016); shown as 5-year moving averages Source: UBA Download image (108.82 kB) Figure 3: Spatial distribution of the area-specific …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy? The spread of the corona … far rejected). A task force at UBA addressed such issues in the summer of 2020 and presented four position papers as an initial time diagnosis, highlighting various …

  • Article from 01.07.2021 | Last changed: 06.07.2021

    Webinar “Soil Governance: Southeast Asia in Focus”

    Webinar auf Bildschirm zu sehen

    … Webinar “Soil Governance: Southeast Asia in Focus” Source: Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law The webinar has been prepared and conducted by the Asian … in the region of Southeast Asia. For the report of the webinar click here . For the presentations click here . The webinar was recorded and made publicly accessible on …

  • Article from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 24.06.2021

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa The project “mapping out options for a model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa” was intended to … of the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. The initial project results were presented at the meeting of the “Alliance on the sustainable development goals” of …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … Organic farming is a particularly resource-efficient and environmentally friendly form of agriculture based on the principle of sustainability. The avoidance of … and the cultivation of nitrogen-fixing protein crops (legumes) promote humus formation and soil fertility, with positive effects on soil parameters such as … is to be substantially amended. On March 25, 2014, the European Commission presented a proposal for a new regulation on organic production and the labeling of …

  • Article from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 09.06.2021

    EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event

    … Pesticides or similar legislation. Contributions from stakeholders showed the need for regulatory provisions and also highlighted the opportunities this would bring to foster innovation towards sustainability. You can find the presentations that were held during the event below. Downloads Presentations Biocides & Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … Toward ecofriendly farming Hilly terrain with fields and forests Source: CC Vision Farming is key when it comes to conserving and protecting … soil, moderate temperatures, and adequate rainfall, Germany is a very good place for farming. As a result, German food and animal feed farmers obtain high yields and … this domain, by virtue of the fact that some regulations are not fully enforced at present and that some sources of pollution are not adequately regulated by current …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design A research project for the German Environment Agency developed a method for the systematic analysis of the design of nationally determined contributions … Paris Agreement on climate change includes a five-year cycle to increase ambition for reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement. Part of this cycle is the submission …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … on a field Source: Emjay Smith / Fotolia Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for all living organisms. The use of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore common practice in agriculture. Careful and needs-based application is crucial. … – Causes, Effects, Measures” summarizes the latest findings on this topic and presents them on a new database. Agriculture is considered to have the greatest need …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … Intensive livestock farming is a key agricultural sector in Germany, but one that unfortunately generates ammonia emissions, odours and dust that are hazardous to the … direct damage to vegetation. Ammonia and ammonium are also key precursor substances for the formation of particulate matter, which is a health hazard. Apart from … THG-Emissionen durch erneuerbare Energien FAQ Übersicht Alte Dateien & Änderungen Download Related publications Information about Techniques to consider in the …