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  • News from 08.02.2024 | Last changed: 08.02.2024

    How to improve the International Standard on carbon neutrality

    A photovoltaic system is installed on the roof of a warehouse

    … reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Gian / Adobe Stock The International Organization for Standardizations (ISO) last year published the first standard on carbon neutrality of organizations and products. In a new factsheet, the German Environment Agency (UBA) …

  • Press release 35/2024 from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award 2025 focuses on design and construction in existing contexts

    Luftbild eines Wohngebäudes mit drei Flügeln in einem U. Zwei Vollgeschosse und ein Walmdach mit mehreren Gauben und PV-Anlagen. Im Innenhof ein großer Baum, in der Umgebung Kleingärten. Vor der Öffnung des U ein linienförmiger Wohnbau ähnlicher Kubatur.

    … Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) are organising the German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award for the third time. Sponsored by … Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) are organising the German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award for the third time. Sponsored by … Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) are organising the German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award for the third time. … German …

  • News from 14.07.2015 | Last changed: 14.07.2015

    Removing POP from the cycle: proposal to introduce limit values

    polystyrene insulation materials are removed from a facade

    … pollutants. An UBA study examines how this can be prevented for five persistent organic pollutants (POP). 14.07.2015 POP are chemical compounds that are degraded … on the European negotiations on a revision of the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants. The pollutant hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), for example, will … facade insulation flame retardant limit value Hexabromcyclododecan persistent organic pollutant recycling thermal insulation … One of the principles of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study

    The picture shows a detailed view of cereal plants infested with brown rust.

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study Many questions remain unanswered about the impacts of climate change on pest organisms. Source: Aleksa / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German … in 2027. It is expected that extensive synergies will evolve – both at contents and organisational level – with the aid of findings from surveys for the indicators …

  • Appointment from 16.04.2021

    Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides

    … June 3rd, 2021 14:00 — 16:00 As a partner event of the EU Green Week, UBA is organising this online seminar on the Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides … directly be used in nature or indoors to protect humans or materials from harmful organisms. This makes their sustainable use important to reduce their risks. … consumption pesticide biocide … As a partner event of the EU Green Week, UBA is organising this online seminar on the Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides …

  • Appointment from 16.02.2023 | Last changed: 17.02.2023

    Seminar: Options for the Political Phase of the Global Stocktake

    Field path with several branches, the sun rises on the horizon

    … and structure of the political phase of the Global Stocktake at UNFCCC COP28 can be organized to facilitate ambitious climate action. A discussion paper was presented … several options for the political phase of the Global Stocktake (GST). For its organization it sets out two general options, either using the themes of GST … a sectoral perspective may also help on interactions with other international organisations, which often have a sectoral mandate. There was some discussion on …

  • News from 18.08.2017 | Last changed: 18.10.2017

    Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries

    participants of the workshop repairing computers

    … and training for stakeholders from government, industry and non-governmental organizations. 18.08.2017 For more than 15 years UBA has been running projects on … 2017 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation organized the international seminar "Russian legal framework and best European …

  • Appointment from 30.11.2015

    Energy Efficiency - the Local Authorities’ Visions

    … In the context of the climate conference COP 21 in Paris, the Climate Alliance organises the Side Event „Energy Efficiency - the Local Authorities’ Visions“ at the … … In the context of the climate conference COP 21 in Paris, the Climate Alliance organises the Side Event „Energy Efficiency - the Local Authorities’ Visions“ at the …

  • Appointment from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 26.10.2022

    International Soil Law and Governance Conference

    Ein Acker mit Traktorspuren.

    … “International Soil Law and Governance Conference” will take place fully online. Organised by the Institute of Law of the University of Natural Resources and Life … partners: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) The one-day conference starts at 10:00 am … “International Soil Law and Governance Conference” will take place fully online. Organised by the Institute of Law of the University of Natural Resources and Life …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BO-R-1: Humus contents in soils of arable land and grassland soils

    The picture shows a hand forming a small mound of dark-brown, humus-rich soil.

    … In arable fields, an increased cultivation of catch crops and the additional organic fertilisation promote the build-up of humus. BO-R-1: Humus contents in soils … as it influences nearlyall soil properties and functions. Humus is the entirety of organic matter in the soil, composed of all dead vegetable and animal remains as … Moreover, humus reduces desiccation in summer and furthers the activity of soil organisms. Therefore, conserving and augmenting site-adapted humic content, are …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Civic protection

    The picture shows two emergency vehicles with blue lights switched on, one of the vehicles is a fire engine and the other one a blue emergency relief (THW) vehicle. Both vehicles are only partly visible.

    … emergency relief system which has been tried, tested and proven its worth: Organisations at Federal, Länder and municipality levels as well as private …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … last update on 28.11.2023 FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils High contents of organic carbon in forest soils further the water storage capacity and improve the … of humus. Nevertheless, weather patterns also influence the activity of micro-organisms in the soil. If temperatures rise at the same time as the water supply is …