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  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … Managing urban development The most effective way to prevent flood damage is not to build in floodplains. In defined floodplains, municipalities are not allowed to designate new building areas, so that an increase in damage potential is avoided. Only in … existing systems. Spilled heating oil can account for up to 70 % of the damage to buildings and cause major environmental damage to water bodies and soils. The …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … are increasing. This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport infrastructure have been … are increasing. This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport infrastructure have been …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … of naval vessels (IMO Resolution A.468(XII)). Since 1 July 2014, almost all ship newbuildings have also been subject to a mandatory noise regulation system on board … of naval vessels (IMO Resolution A.468(XII)). Since 1 July 2014, almost all ship newbuildings have also been subject to a mandatory noise regulation system on board …

  • Article from 01.10.2012 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Traffic noise

    … measures such as installing noise abatement systems in motor vehicles and by building noise barriers. As a last resort, you institute noise abatement measures … measures such as installing noise abatement systems in motor vehicles and by building noise barriers. As a last resort, you institute noise abatement measures …

  • Article from 19.02.2025 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Committee on Indoor Air Guide Values

    Wohnzimmer im Altbau mit Sofa, Tisch, Stehlampe, Bild und Pflanzen

    … chemical uptake pathway. To assess indoor air quality in public and private buildings, the German Committee on Indoor Air Guide Values (AIR) sets health-based …

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Press

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Climate Impacts Germany

    … Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Industry and Commerce Building Industry Civil Protection Biological Diversity Energy Sector Forestry Human …

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Regional and sectoral adaptation

    … Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection Industry and Commerce Building Industry Civil Protection Biological Diversity Energy Sector Forestry Human …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Sulphur dioxide

    … a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the atmosphere, sulphur dioxide reacts to sulphate … a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the atmosphere, sulphur dioxide reacts to sulphate …

  • Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 30.11.2020

    Air pollutants at a glance

    Smog in an urban area - Trier

    … a threat to humans and animals and affect plants, water bodies, soils and even buildings and materials. last update on 30.11.2020 Air pollutants do not only … a threat to humans and animals and affect plants, water bodies, soils and even buildings and materials. … Air pollutants do not only pollute the air in the country …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022

    Resource conservation law

    aufgestapelte, gefällte Bäume

    … considered include the legislation on spatial planning, mining, installations, building and environmental impact assessment; however, the study also looks at … considered include the legislation on spatial planning, mining, installations, building and environmental impact assessment; however, the study also looks at …