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  • Article from 04.07.2013 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Site remediation

    … that can be found during the exploration of suspected hazardous waste sites. The linked graphic shows the steps of working with contaminated sites after the historic … analysis technologies and software-support. Source: Frauenstein Next Previous Links German Federal Soil Protection Act Federal Soil Protection and Contaminated …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example from the ‘human health’ action field

    … on imminent weather patterns hazardous to health. These information sources can help institutions to take preventative measures in good time as well as enabling the … on imminent weather patterns hazardous to health. These information sources can help institutions to take preventative measures in good time as well as enabling the …

  • Article from 11.08.2022 | Last changed: 13.10.2025

    Fachbibliothek Umwelt (Environmental Library)

    View into the environmental library in Dessau

    … opening hours of the three library branches can be found under the following link: https://doku.uba.de/ The UBA office building Berlin-Grunewald (Bismarckplatz) … independently and renew, order or reserve borrowed media.   Associated content Links OPAC Environmental Discovery System – EDS Contact, service, stock and use …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Contaminated sites

    Graphic realization of a multifarious land use

    … Introduction Since 1999, Germany has had a Soil Protection Act that provides practicable legal and technical instruments for dealing with soil protection and … sites in Germany follows a step-by-step concept that has proven itself in practice. On the basis of existing information and targeted investigations, … this is a former landfill. Source: Frauenstein Next Previous Associated content Links Federal Soil Protection Law Federal Soil Protection Act Tags risk assessment … …

  • Article from 10.12.2025 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

    Sustainable resource use in the leisure sector

    Top view of a soccer field

    … of life. We meet friends, pursue our hobbies or go travelling. These activities are linked to the use of natural resources. This project analyses the consumption of raw … and resource-efficient leisure activities look like and what examples of best practice already exist? Approach The project starts with an inventory and an … Heidelberg gGmbH, Öko-Institut e. V., Franziska Mohaupt    Associated content Links The Carbon Footprint of Everyday Activities Publications The Use of Natural …

  • 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 12.03.2018 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Substances hazardous to waters

    … 1 and 2) did not change compared to the notification draft.   Associated content Links Database Rigoletto Documents AwSV (english draft 2015) (1.59 MB) Formblatt 1: …

  • Article from 02.08.2023 | Last changed: 23.10.2025

    Guarantees of origin for renewable energy sources

    … For more downloads (in German) see the German-language page . Associated content Links to the Register of Guarantees of Origin (HKNR, in German) renewable energies: …

  • 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 …