… 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 … UBA has published fact sheets on several applications, like remediation of groundwater damages, textiles, OLEDs and coatings. Further fact sheets will be …

… 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) …

… from the atmosphere and, if possible, from the entire carbon cycle (e.g. through underground storage). Plants remove carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) during photosynthesis and store … content Links Geoengineering topic page - Technical questions UBA Governance Workshop on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) Workshop "International Governance of …

… gas emissions – but low carbon technologies need resources, too. Source: Umweltbundesamt In the RESCUE project, the German Environment Agency (UBA) explores the … use and greenhouse-gas emissions in Germany. last update on 24.06.2020 Background A systems approach is required to explore the mutual dependencies and feedback … a transition process will require measures that go beyond immediate GHG abatement. Understanding the resource and raw material demands for the transition appears just …

… time, this substance accumulates in the atmosphere. Fluorinated alternatives fall under the PFAS definition Electrical switchgear containing fluorinated greenhouse … current national disposal practice for switchgear is to be examined more closely. A workshop on the topic was held with selected stakeholders in May 2023. Further … an intensive dialog with manufacturers and users through interviews and expert workshops the project was concluded with the publication of the final report …

… work closely together - throughout the river basin, regardless of administrative boundaries. Flood risk and damage potential Since the Elbe flood in 2002, the term … water floods, flood risk management also covers coastal floods and floods from groundwater. It consists of the following three core elements, which are revised in a … same catchment area. References Schütte (2021): Schütte, Dieter B. Hochwasserschutz und kommunale Daseinsvorsorge.   Wasser und Abfall 23, 13–18 (2021).   Tags climate …

… / Fotolia.com The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently funding and guiding the research and development projects on nanomaterials and other … OECD Test Guideline development for nanomaterials: Transformation of nanomaterials under environmental conditions In addition to their agglomeration (dispersion … for their behaviour and fate in the environment. This knowledge is significant to understand in which form and amount engineered nanomaterials are present in the …

… "UMID: Environment and Human Health - Information Service" (German: "UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – Informationsdienst") is published annually in 2 issues. It provides … issues are published in German with English abstracts: Bürgerbeteiligung im Umwelt- und Gesundheitsschutz - Civic participation in the protection of environment and … (SDGs) and their Implementation for Germany – Considering Environmental Aspects +++ WORKSHOP DGEpi: Report on the workshop “Inequalities in Environmental Health and …