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  • Article from 25.05.2022 | Last changed: 25.05.2022

    Benefit Sharing

    … own projects. The exact details are currently being discussed and negotiated by an "open ended working group" at the ISA. Substantially, two main issues are to be … own projects. The exact details are currently being discussed and negotiated by an "open ended working group" at the ISA. Substantially, two main issues are to be …

  • Article from 19.05.2022 | Last changed: 27.04.2023

    ISA: Organs, decision-making processes and operating principles

    … up an international institution. However, it should be emphasized that the ISA does not act autonomously, but is governed by the State Parties to UNCLOS (UNCLOS … projects. Details are governed by the mentioned Implementation Agreement. Functioning as advisory body to the Council, the Finance Committee prepares the … regarding finances. The ISA Secretariat is responsible for the administrative functions, especially if the Council gives corresponding instructions (UNCLOS …

  • Article from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 06.06.2025

    Soil loss by wind erosion

    Soil displacement due to wind erosion near Worin in Brandenburg, Germany

    … material is stirred up and transported, sometimes over long distances, through the open landscape. The result is the stealthy loss of fertile soil. Neighboring sites … Figure 3: Derivation of the protection effect levels for wind barriers on arable land, considering the proportionally averaged main wind directions, example area … (BBodSchG) are decisive for soil loss protection in agricultural use: Soil loss is avoided applying site-appropriate management practices, especially by considering …

  • Article from 30.05.2025 | Last changed: 15.07.2025

    Soil loss by water erosion

    Figure 2. Potato dams in the downslope direction force soil loss by water.

    … however, soil loss by water occurs on many agriculturally used areas such as arable land, areas with permanent crops e.g. viticulture and orchards. Figure 1: Schematic … soils of high natural erodibility risk, soil loss-reducing management practices are essential to prevent soil degradation. Figure 2. Ruts in the downhill direction … tons from vineyards. The rest is due to soil loss, primarily from forest areas and open areas such as mountainous terrain. The generally accepted "Universal Soil Loss …

  • Article from 24.01.2025 | Last changed: 27.01.2025

    The AI Lab at the German Environment Agency

    On a bright background, there are two wind turbines, a solar panel, two people, a globe, plant leaves, and diagrams illustrating the thematic areas of the AI lab.

    … of radioactive nuclides via gamma spectrum analysis.   The external link opens the BMUV website, featuring a movie clip of the opening of the AI Lab in Dessau on October 13, 2023. Movie clip of the AI Lab …

  • Article from 10.01.2022 | Last changed: 25.01.2024

    Digital services / Cloud computing

    someone is typing on a laptop, with symbols for cloud computing such as clouds and download arrows above them

    … high-definition (HD) videos and the highest ever recorded at the site. What is it doing to the climate and what are the carbon footprints of video streaming, video … high-definition (HD) videos and the highest ever recorded at the site. What is it doing to the climate and what are the carbon footprints of video streaming, video …

  • Article from 17.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.01.2022

    Assessments of SDG Interactions in Transformation Pathways

    Poster with symbols for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

    … model will then serve as a means for answering these central research questions. In doing so, the project team also connects with internationally relevant comparable … model will then serve as a means for answering these central research questions. In doing so, the project team also connects with internationally relevant comparable …

  • Article from 19.05.2022 | Last changed: 25.05.2022

    Risks for the environment

    … Mining activities at the deep-sea floor may have considerable impact: first, they destroy habitats due to the extraction of minerals; second, sediment is stirred up … Committee of the ISA is currently developing environmental standards. It is essential to establish verifiable indicators and limits to protect sensitive deep-sea species and their habitats, but this has not yet been done. The ecosystems of the deep-sea bed are very sensitive. Scientific …

  • Article from 12.03.2025 | Last changed: 28.10.2025

    Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES)

    woman lworking on a computer

    … Towards a Just and Sustainable Digital Transformation for People and the Planet Building on the research conducted for the paper “Towards a Just and Sustainable … Towards a Just and Sustainable Digital Transformation for People and the Planet Building on the research conducted for the paper “Towards a Just and Sustainable …

  • Article from 29.04.2025 | Last changed: 29.04.2025

    Marine governance: How can effective marine protection succeed?

    … waters. While the initial focus was on combating pollution of the oceans from land and sea, since 1992 the emphasis has increasingly shifted towards a holistic … waters. While the initial focus was on combating pollution of the oceans from land and sea, since 1992 the emphasis has increasingly shifted towards a holistic …

  • Article from 03.12.2025 | Last changed: 03.12.2025

    European Earth Observation Programme Copernicus

    Sentinel-2 RGB satellite image of Dessau-Roßlau (date of recording: June 21, 2020), overlaid with the data product “Riparian Zones” (reference year 2012), provided by the Copernicus Land Service.

    … “In-situ” refers to measurement data collected directly on site. These data are essential for validating satellite observations and form the basis for producing … Copernicus in-situ component relies on a broad range of in-situ data collected on land, at sea, and in the air. These observations capture meteorological, … enables comprehensive data collection. In general, all data products are made openly and freely available. National Responsibilities The responsibility for space …

  • Article from 15.06.2020 | Last changed: 24.06.2020

    Examples of Good Practice In Natech Risk Management

    … fill out the fact sheet , fill and sign the copyright statement and send it to roland.fendler@uba.de.  How Was The Record Of Good Practice Examples Created? The … Consideration of Natural Hazards in Design and Layout Eurocode 8: Seismic Design of Buildings (European Union) Flood Risks Analysis (Germany) Lightning Protection …