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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

    … of benefits, as multiple studies have already concentrated on the costs caused by the implementation of the REACH Regulation. The assessment framework and the … This study analyses the support of the so-called substitution, which is the use of less hazardous alternatives for substances of concern, by instruments of the … of benefits, as multiple studies have already concentrated on the costs caused by the implementation of the REACH Regulation. The assessment framework and the …

  • Article from 26.10.2020 | Last changed: 09.11.2020

    National Integrated Assessment Modelling (NIAM)

    … to share experience on technical aspects of modelling, on the tools and data we use and exchange information about the analysis of national measures and policies. … to share experience on technical aspects of modelling, on the tools and data we use and exchange information about the analysis of national measures and policies. …

  • Article from 22.10.2020 | Last changed: 22.10.2020

    Environmental risk assessment of antifouling products in Germany

    … on 22.10.2020 Background Antifouling products containing biocides are usually used to protect boat hulls from growth with algae, mussels or barnacles. In the EU, … risk assessment is also the expected environmental exposure, which is calculated using realistic worst-case scenarios. Frequently asked questions Which special …

  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … the goals of WFD, MSFD, HELCOM and OSPAR the sources of the substances, their use, their transport pathways and finally the emission into surface waters needs to be known. Pollutant emissions – nationwide quantification UBA uses the regionalized pathway analysis for the Germany-wide quantification of … Results of a Germany-wide wastewater treatment plant monitoring project can be used to calculate emissions of selected pollutants. Information on large wastewater …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    … as a means of mobility, and the distribution of public space between different uses is being discussed anew. The connection between the exploitation of nature and … as a means of mobility, and the distribution of public space between different uses is being discussed anew. The connection between the exploitation of nature and …

  • Article from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Accelerating global climate action by 2030

    … Member states of the G20 currently account for about 80 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and are therefore of key importance for the achievement of the … ownership establishing a facility to provide a global reference data set of land use emissions jurisdictional approaches to enhance private sector engagement … gap Tags climate policy energy industry food production forest protection greenhouse gas reduction international cooperation Paris Agreement synthetic fuel …

  • Article from 19.07.2021 | Last changed: 09.09.2021

    Restriction proposal on PFASs: new survey

    questionnaire

    … July 2022. The restriction shall cover the manufacture, placing on the market and use of all PFASs in the EU. PFASs are poorly degradable in the environment and … authorities published brief summaries of already collected information on various uses of PFASs. In a new survey , affected stakeholders (associations and companies) …

  • 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’ cost intensive subsidy entitlements. In keeping with the principle of using public funds for the common good, the European Commission’s current reform … grassland to arable land. Ecological priority areas Farmers would be required to use five per cent at a minimum (possibly 7 per cent as from 2017) of their … in order to make EU agricultural policy more ecofriendly and legitimize the use of public funds for the farming sector. The UBA’s Agricultural Expert Panel …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … are spread on the farm's own land and can be absorbed by the plants. Nutrient surpluses from the purchase of feed and the use of mineral fertilizers are largely … are stored and removed from the atmosphere. In addition, no mineral fertilizers are used, the production of which is particularly energy-intensive. The comparatively … necessary. Data from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, collected using a different method, show that at the end of 2024, a total of 35,881 farms – …

  • Article from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 09.06.2021

    EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event

    … on the need to finally include biocides in Directive 2009/128/EC on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides or similar legislation. Contributions from stakeholders showed the … the event below. Downloads Presentations Biocides & Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides (Ingrid Nöh, German Environment Agency) Impact of biocides on …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … policy directives into German laws governing matters such as fertilizer use, pest control, nature conservation and water conservation. However, Germany’s … go into farm production. One of the keys to achieving this is legal compliance and use of the best available technologies. Apart from EMAS and EMASeasy, other auditing and certification systems are coming into increasing use, among them Kriteriensystem Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft (KSNL) from Thuringia (as …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … effects such as soil erosion and compaction. last update on 17.02.2014 Introduction Using machinery to till cropland optimizes crop growth conditions and soil … intensive crop cultivation practices, as well as technical advances, entail the use of highly specialized, powerful and heavy machinery, equipment and transport … nutrient discharge, and reduced soil fertility. Hence fields should be tilled and used in a manner that protects the soil and that is commensurate with local …