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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

    … and Nuclear Safety on the possible further development of the REACH Regulation. In addition to various analyses, workshops will be organized and support provided for … that drive SEAC conclusions as well as those that are rarely taken into account. Additionally, the work package highlights potential systemic/structural deficits of …

  • Article from 22.10.2020 | Last changed: 22.10.2020

    Environmental risk assessment of antifouling products in Germany

    … the use of an antifouling product causes acceptable risks to the environment. In addition to ecotoxicity and environmental fate, the basis for this risk assessment … the use of an antifouling product causes acceptable risks to the environment. In addition to ecotoxicity and environmental fate, the basis for this risk assessment …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    … issue. A special "Corona Task Force" has produced initial discussion papers. In addition, the economic perspective of "green recovery" is the focus of other … issue. A special "Corona Task Force" has produced initial discussion papers. In addition, the economic perspective of "green recovery" is the focus of other …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … Farmers receive special grants by way of compensation for the income loss and additional costs entailed by meeting more stringent environmental requirements. The … Farmers receive special grants by way of compensation for the income loss and additional costs entailed by meeting more stringent environmental requirements. The …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … higher amounts of carbon dioxide are stored and removed from the atmosphere. In addition, no mineral fertilizers are used, the production of which is particularly … It ensures that consumers can quickly recognize organically produced products. In addition to the mandatory EU organic label, manufacturers in the EU can continue to … higher amounts of carbon dioxide are stored and removed from the atmosphere. In addition, no mineral fertilizers are used, the production of which is particularly …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … fermentation residues to 170 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare. As a result, additional application of nitrogen rich fermentation residues cannot be adequately … fermentation residues to 170 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare. As a result, additional application of nitrogen rich fermentation residues cannot be adequately …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … with different socio-economic contexts have been selected for the analysis. In addition, the selection of NDCs aimed to cover major greenhouse gas emitting … with different socio-economic contexts have been selected for the analysis. In addition, the selection of NDCs aimed to cover major greenhouse gas emitting …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … 15 per cent of Germany’s farmland is severely threatened by erosion, while an additional 35 per cent is threatened by long-term fertility loss. Hence it is … 15 per cent of Germany’s farmland is severely threatened by erosion, while an additional 35 per cent is threatened by long-term fertility loss. Hence it is …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … nitrogen surplus from the total balance for Germany was around 77 kg N/ha LF. In addition to land use (80 percent), livestock farming (19 percent) and biogas … recent years, which has been driven by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). In addition to a small proportion of manure, these plants mainly use corn as a … fermentation residues are rich in nutrients and are spread on the fields in addition to the farm manure that is already produced. Impact on surface waterbodies …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … risk assessment. Active ingredients that pose a risk may be subject to additional requirements to protect the environment. While the use of antibiotics as … risk assessment. Active ingredients that pose a risk may be subject to additional requirements to protect the environment. While the use of antibiotics as …

  • Article from 31.01.2019 | Last changed: 29.05.2024

    Nitrous oxide and methane

    Cows standing on a green meadow. The sky is blue, only some clouds are visible.

    … oxide emissions are mainly attributable to the use of nitrogen fertilizer. In addition to the amount of nitrogen or lime fertilizers used, the amount of … oxide emissions are mainly attributable to the use of nitrogen fertilizer. In addition to the amount of nitrogen or lime fertilizers used, the amount of …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … This limit is currently being exceeded or is not being reliably met. Hence additional measures are needed, because an agreement on further reductions in … This limit is currently being exceeded or is not being reliably met. Hence additional measures are needed, because an agreement on further reductions in …