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  • News from 31.08.2015 | Last changed: 01.09.2015

    Background paper “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment”

    Tabletten werden aus Behältnis geschüttet

    Background paper “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment” Residues of pharmaceuticals in … to prevent this, and what can I do? The Federal Environment Agency’s background paper, which is now also available in English, sheds light on these and other …

  • News from 17.12.2018 | Last changed: 02.05.2019

    UBA-Paper: The need for soil protection legislation at EU level

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    UBA-Paper: The need for soil protection legislation at EU level Environmental laws … contribute to a cleaner environment Source: virtua73 / Fotolia.com The Position paper begins by discussing options on how to further develop EU soil protection law. …

  • News from 26.02.2015 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    E-bikes equal greater mobility

    E-cycles on a field path

    … the rage. There are now 1.6 million e-bikes on Germany's roads. A new background paper by UBA discusses the environmental impact of pedelecs. This knowledge is now … available to an international audience in an English language translation of the paper. 26.02.2015 Pedelecs increase the typical 5-kilometre range of a conventional …

  • News from 27.12.2021 | Last changed: 05.01.2022

    Novel materials should be safe and sustainable

    Nano structures

    … safe and sustainable novel advanced materials can be controlled and regulated. The paper deals with the aspects of risk assessment, sustainaability and control with … regard to good governance and outlines relevant fields of action. 27.12.2021 The paper by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), the German …

  • News from 11.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps

    A lake with mountains around it and blue sky.

    … for sustainable development. In line with this, UBA has published a background paper describing the Alpine region on its way to becoming a model region for green … in social networks. The German Environment Agency recently published the background paper “Green Economy in the Alps”, which fits to the motto of this year’s …

  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … flame retardant used in polystyrene foam for insulation materials. Our background paper, also available in English, provides answers to the most important questions … flame retardant used in polystyrene foam for insulation materials. Our background paper, also available in English, provides answers to the most important questions …

  • News from 12.02.2019 | Last changed: 12.02.2019

    Aligning EU Climate Policy with the Paris Agreement

    Planet Earth

    … be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius in order to mitigate the risks. An UBA position paper outlines how the EU climate policy could be aligned with this goal. Already by … and outside the EU must be substantially increased and accelerated. The position paper outlines UBA recommendations on how the climate ambition in Europe should be …

  • News from 05.10.2018 | Last changed: 08.02.2021

    UBA Position on EU minimum requirements for Water Reuse

    irrigation on a field

    … to protect the environment and human health, UBA has published a Scientific Opinion Paper to express its concerns and recommendations. 05.10.2018 The European … the existing EU legislation.  Associated content Links Scientific opinion paper (PDF) EU Action Plan for Water Reuse Questions and Answers on Water Reuse …

  • News from 19.03.2015 | Last changed: 31.03.2015

    Directors of the EPA Network met Frans Timmermans

    Meeting with EU COM First Vice-President Timmermans

    … the First Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans to discuss a paper with recommendations compiled by the group. 19.03.2015 Calling for an … the First Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans to discuss a paper with recommendations compiled by the group. … Directors of the EPA Network met …

  • News from 19.12.2017 | Last changed: 10.01.2023

    Climate action: Transport sector must do an immediate about-face

    Hybrid-Pkw an einer Stromladesäule

    … must quickly and drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions. A recently published paper commissioned by the German Environment Agency confirms this conclusion and … Mobility is one of the major emitters of greenhouse gases in Germany. The analysis paper formulates the need for action over the next few years to ensure adequate …

  • News from 20.06.2024 | Last changed: 27.06.2024

    UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe

    Picture of the Berlaymong building, seat of the European Commission in Brussels

    … and distributes the burden fairly. This is the key message of a Scientific Opinion Paper by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Agency for Nature … for Nature Conservation have compiled recommendations in a Scientific Opinion Paper that can make an important contribution to this. Enabling principles An … and distributes the burden fairly. This is the key message of a Scientific Opinion Paper by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Agency for Nature …

  • News from 01.06.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Improve regulation of Nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … risks cannot be described and assessed adequately. Therefore, the main aim of this paper is to outline the necessary further development of chemi¬cals regulations for … risks cannot be described and assessed adequately. Therefore, the main aim of this paper is to outline the necessary further development of chemi¬cals regulations for …