… determined that these facilities can reduce micropollutants – pharmaceuticals, for example – which are present in waterbodies. This finding fits well into an overall … measures to reduce highly problematic micropollutant contamination of water, for example from pharmaceuticals, both effectively and lastingly. The fourth treatment … determined that these facilities can reduce micropollutants – pharmaceuticals, for example – which are present in waterbodies. This finding fits well into an overall …

… on 07 and 08 October 2024, providing them a platform to bridge science, policy, and practice in addressing today’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Among the … approach. It fostered joint knowledge production and the development of a practical tool for implementations, enabling participants to address root causes of …

… to inform themselves on hazards that might exist either locally or regionally. For example, the internet provides information on flooding hazards, some of which is … government level, the BBK provides information on how to behave in a disaster, for example by means of leaflets and through its website. The website includes offerings … not all citizens are exposed equally to all weather-related natural hazards. For example, storm surges or flooding occur along coastlines or along water courses …

… per hectare clearly exceeds the specific implementation costs for the farms. For example, the cultivation of catch crops causes costs of approx. 50-100 EUR per … as planting flower strips, is low, as for them ceasing the production of market goods induces high opportunity costs. For farms with land on less fertile soils, on …

… for a number of years. UBA has been an active participant in these EU projects, for example in COPHES (2009-2012) and DEMOCOPHES (2011/2012), the first EU-wide pilot … sources and risks of chemicals at European level so that risks can be identified in good time. Germany is helping in the effort: The German Environmental Survey on …

… and international chemicals policy from the UN-city of Bonn. Most importantly, good research at the ISC 3 will lend momentum to products and technology that are … means considering the complete cycle of chemicals use, including disposal. For example, lighter wind turbine blades are an advancement because they make energy …

… enabling sustainable, economic value creation. European chemicals legislation is a good starting point for tackling this challenge.” Dirk Messner, President of the … essential in order to find and establish innovative solutions to reduce risks. The examples given by the experts in the discussion showed that it is possible to …

… just as important as environmental education in the national park facilities, for example. But beach trash clean-ups and fishing-for-litter initiatives also reduce … to date. Among others, they include a provision of action guidelines on best practice examples and legal options for municipalities to reduce plastic waste generation. An …

… and rivers has been lost. The European Union has set itself the goal of achieving good ecological status for rivers and watercourses. This goal is still far from … and thus provide habitats for numerous organisms. These structures include, for example, sand and gravel banks, islands, or fallen trees. However, water bodies …

… and help retain rainwater. ‘Ecosystem engineers’, such as earthworms, are just one example of the many organisms at work. Even insects, which we typically associate … aim of the ‘Basic Assessment of Soil Biodiversity’ (BioDive4Soil) is to define what good biological soil condition is and identify significant deviations. The project …

… importance of such challenges remains at a high level or is even increasing. For example, the fight against plastic waste and species extinction, the safe disposal … satisfactory. In contrast, only 7% think that the global environment is in good condition. For a further improvement of quality of life, respondents emphasised …

… - on behaviour in the environment, effects on ecosystems and health effects, for example. It is not uncommon for them to be classified as harmless, only to discover … degrade in the soil to substances that are harmless to health - in principle a good idea. However, it often follows that such substances themselves decompose very … the data basis for the product evaluation is also correspondingly up-to-date. In practice, however, we notice a delay in the re-approval of many active substances. …