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  • Article from 22.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages

    … ). Globally, insects on land have declined by 24% over the last 30 years ( van Klink 2020 ). In Germany, once widespread bird species of the agricultural landscape, … require). To achieve the global 2030 biodiversity targets, it will be crucial to link today’s long-term investments to nature conservation criteria. The high public … ). Globally, insects on land have declined by 24% over the last 30 years ( van Klink 2020 ). In Germany, once widespread bird species of the agricultural landscape, …

  • Article from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    Geoengineering

    … Other approaches attempt to technically imitate these natural processes with the help of chemicals and high energy input. The transitions between natural and … from so-called "chemtrails", see background paper (German) Associated content Links Geoengineering-Governance Workshop report: Global Governance of SRM – What … Other approaches attempt to technically imitate these natural processes with the help of chemicals and high energy input. The transitions between natural and …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BO-I-3: Rainfall erosivity

    The legend comprises six categories for the rainfall erosivity (unit: kilojoules per square metre multiplied by millimetres per hour) as a district average for the years 2017 to 2021.

    … anti-erosion measures taken on vulnerable soils and on steeply sloping terrain can help to  reduce soil loss even where high rainfall erosivity prevails. BO-I-3: … anti-erosion measures taken on vulnerable soils and on steeply sloping terrain can help to  reduce soil loss even where high rainfall erosivity prevails. … Soils …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    … Deutsches Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum, on behalf of the UBA. Associated content Links Corine Land Cover - Germany Publications Updating the Land Use and Land Cover …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … debate on the chances and risks which nanotechnology involves. It wants to help promote the opportunities nanotechnology offers for environment and health … compatibility” of 2016-2020 is currently under review. Associated content Links European Commission Recommendation on the definition of nanomat OECD Working … European Observatory for Nanomaterials EU-ON ECHA Leitfäden REACH-clp-biodzid Helpdesk UBA publications Publications Nanotechnology Conference reports Scientific …

  • Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection law

    paragraphs

    … 17 BBodSchG requires compliance with specified standards, called good agricultural practices when using the soil for agricultural purpose. Germany's Länder have … of soil conservation to implement the Alpine Convention of 1991. Associated content Links Bundes-Bodenschutzgesetz (BMJ) Bundes-Bodenschutz- und Altlastenverordnung …

  • Article from 20.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines

    … UBA has published an information: Information: Rationale for parameter values To help with the process of consideration of new materials in the evaluation criteria … assessed by another authority or international organization Associated content Links Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water Documents FAQ: Testing and certification practice for products in contact with drinking water: implementation of the …

  • Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    Questions and Answers on Water Reuse

    … Questions and Answers on Water Reuse Water reuse can help alleviate water shortages. But reclaimed water can contain pathogens and … animals result.  The three-stage waste water treatment process that is now standard practice in Germany has been optimised for the reduction of nutrients, which is why … metres of reclaimed waste water per annum is the leading country ( BIO 2015 ). This practice is also in use in Portugal, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and France - to varying …

  • Article from 27.03.2023 | Last changed: 27.03.2023

    National Water Strategy

    … adapted to the climate – protect against extreme events and ensure supply Link water, energy and substance cycles Strengthen efficient administrations, … adapted to the climate – protect against extreme events and ensure supply Link water, energy and substance cycles Strengthen efficient administrations, …

  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … levy, which should be pursued in the next legislative period. Associated content Links 2018 Press Release on UBA Recommendations Publications Recommendations for …

  • Article from 15.04.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Pesticides

    … Source: Federal Environment Agency Downloads: (143.32 kB) Associated content Links Biozides Plant protection products Related publications Waters in Germany Tags …

  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … about the potential of ocean fertilisation for CO 2 storage. In addition, the practice harbours significant risks as a result of the input of additional … which includes a ban on commercial research projects. Associated content Links Geoengineering topic page - Technical questions UBA Governance Workshop on … about the potential of ocean fertilisation for CO 2 storage. In addition, the practice harbours significant risks as a result of the input of additional …