… Munich. Difu is providing scientific support to the pilot project, which is also funded by the German Environment Agency under the Environmental Research Plan. Research questions How can environmental … “Environmental Justice” for municipalities providing definitions, background information, checklists, advice on implementation and practical examples …

… retain too little water in the landscape. The consequences: drought, declining groundwater levels, and flooding. The solutions: retain water through adapted land … for Climate, Biodiversity, and Humans A balanced landscape water balance is fundamental for healthy, resilient ecosystems, ensuring water availability for both … and irrigation demands are rising. To effectively address these challenges, a fundamental shift is needed. From a currently drained landscape to a climate-adapted …

… at a concert – leisure activities are a welcome change from everyday life and are fundamental to our well-being. Leisure activities are of great ecological relevance, … energy sources, metals, minerals and renewable raw materials. This is a share of around 13% of total German raw material consumption. The research project The UBA … 2024-2027 Project No.: FKZ 3720 31 101 0 Contractors : ifeu – Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg gGmbH, Öko-Institut e. V., Franziska Mohaupt    …

… the weathering of rock and the decomposition of organic matter, takes at least a hundred years. Soil losses, for instance resulting from erosion by water or wind, are … G., König W., Utermann J. (Hg.) Bodenschutz, Ergänzbares Handbuch der Maßnahmen und Empfehlungen für Schutz, Pflege und Sanierung von Böden, Landschaft und …

… The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program CORINE Land Cover 2006 Source: Umweltbundesamt Land cover is a key indicator of anthropogenic environmental pollution. The … program was carried out by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)’s Deutsches Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum, on behalf of the UBA. Associated content Links Corine Land … the Reference Year 2009 to the Year 2006 Related contents Indikator: Siedlungs- und Verkehrsfläche Umweltmanagement im UBA Bebauung und Versiegelung Bodenfunktionen …

… nanomaterials. International activities to ensure the safety of nanomaterials Under the general coordination of the German Federal Environment Ministry, the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA) participates in the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials … assessment of nanomaterials European Observatory for Nanomaterials EU-ON ECHA Leitfäden REACH-clp-biodzid Helpdesk UBA publications Publications Nanotechnology …

… into national law. Relevant soil protection provisions could in particular be found in EU chemical law, waste law and in legislation on facilities and industrial … The legal regulations regarding waste contain guidelines for the environmentally sound recycling and disposal of waste. Nature conservation law The Federal Nature … conservation to implement the Alpine Convention of 1991. Associated content Links Bundes-Bodenschutzgesetz (BMJ) Bundes-Bodenschutz- und Altlastenverordnung (BMJ) …