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  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … and its dependent ecosystems be avoided. In particular this concerns the building of permanent tourism infrastructure such as hotels etc. A measure adopted … and its dependent ecosystems be avoided. In particular this concerns the building of permanent tourism infrastructure such as hotels etc. A measure adopted …

  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    … of its predecessor, started operations on 20 February 2009 and is a multi-purpose building for research, operation and living on a platform above the snow surface and … of its predecessor, started operations on 20 February 2009 and is a multi-purpose building for research, operation and living on a platform above the snow surface and …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Fauna of the Antarctic

    The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed in the Antarctic.

    … Source: M. Zinkova/ITAW Blue whales migrate thousands of kilometres a year to build up fat reserves in the Antarctic. Source: L. Lehnert/ITAW Humpback whales are …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 27.01.2016

    The geography of the Antarctic

    Enormous ice shelves float on the ocean, connected to a glacier onshore.

    … the Southern Ocean, whose dominant circulation feature is a circumpolar current. It builds a front between 40°S and 60°S along which warmer water from more northern, … the Southern Ocean, whose dominant circulation feature is a circumpolar current. It builds a front between 40°S and 60°S along which warmer water from more northern, …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … example, to 1%. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Building (BMUB) developed a sound protection concept for the North Sea to reduce the … example, to 1%. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Building (BMUB) developed a sound protection concept for the North Sea to reduce the …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … this is the responsibility of system operators, namely water utilities and building owners and operators. In Germany, drinking water quality is monitored by … this is the responsibility of system operators, namely water utilities and building owners and operators. In Germany, drinking water quality is monitored by …

  • Article from 28.03.2014 | Last changed: 28.03.2014

    Toxic substances in products

    two little boys are playing with plastic toys on the floor

    … What are the typical toxic substances found in specific products (electronics, building products, motor vehicles, etc.)? Who are the competent authorities in … What are the typical toxic substances found in specific products (electronics, building products, motor vehicles, etc.)? Who are the competent authorities in …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 11.08.2020

    Environmental Specimen Bank

    photo of a women working in the Environmental specimen bank

    … the aegis of the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety and coordinated by the German Federal Environment Agency … the aegis of the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety and coordinated by the German Federal Environment Agency …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … in this regard: Avoidance of extensive and unregulated use of wheeled equipment. Building proper construction site roadways Designating specific areas for … in this regard: Avoidance of extensive and unregulated use of wheeled equipment. Building proper construction site roadways Designating specific areas for …

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Recommendations for your tender

    … Recommendations Cleaning and hygiene Hand drying Construction Construction machines Buildings Furniture Gardening and landscaping Internal components for buildings Floor covering adhesives and other installation materials Interior-floor …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Public building law

    Building law helps conserve resources in the planning, construction or modification of residential settlements

    Public building law Building law helps conserve resources in the planning, constr. or … of hazard prevention, e.g. fire protection. They regulate the implementation of buildings and structural works. Municipal design statutes can impose additional …

  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 05.02.2018

    What qualifications are needed for environmental protection?

    … in three years' time: from 144 in 2007 to 300 in 2010. The example of energy-saving building refurbishment Energy-saving building refurbishment offers great … environmental policy environmental protection qualification energy refurbishment of buildings … The range of occupations and qualifications required is as diverse as …