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  • Newsletter from 20.10.2017 | Last changed: 20.10.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2017

    … The UBA office building "Haus 2019" in Berlin, planned and built in 2009 to 2013, was the first zero-energy building of the German Federal Governnment. Get to …

  • Newsletter from 28.07.2020 | Last changed: 28.07.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2020

    … whereabouts of around 310,000 vehicles are unknown. UBA therefore recommends the introduction of minimum requirements for vehicle registration systems in respect of …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2020

    … prevention programme The German Federal Waste Prevention Programme was adopted in 2013. The programme aimed to reduce the amount of waste. The programme has been …

  • Newsletter from 13.12.2017 | Last changed: 20.12.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2017

    … Answers to frequently asked questions to Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) In May 2013 the chemical hexabromocyclododecane, or HBCD, was identified as a persistent …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … slated for formal enactment into EU law by the European Parliament in the fall of 2013. The CAP contains the following two environmental protection instruments: … slated for formal enactment into EU law by the European Parliament in the fall of 2013. The CAP contains the following two environmental protection instruments: …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … for organic farming. A further amendment to the ÖLG came into force on December 1, 2013. The EU Organic Farming Regulation is to be substantially amended. On March 25, … for organic farming. A further amendment to the ÖLG came into force on December 1, 2013. The EU Organic Farming Regulation is to be substantially amended. On March 25, …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … framework and green agricultural policies are needed. last update on 06.06.2014 Introduction Thanks to its fertile soil, moderate temperatures, and adequate …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … untoward effects such as soil erosion and compaction. last update on 17.02.2014 Introduction Using machinery to till cropland optimizes crop growth conditions and … direct sowing, and catch cropping. Associated content Links Website SMUL Saxony: Introduction to the Internet Soil Portal Website SMUL Saxony: Soil Portal Website …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … in agricultural landscapes has been declining for years. last update on 24.09.2015 Introduction More than half of Germany's land area is used for agriculture. As a …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … affect the climate, air quality, and biodiversity. last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction Nitrogen (N) is fundamental for all living organisms. Nitrogen … why the EU Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Germany in October 2013 for insufficient implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive and filed a … why the EU Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Germany in October 2013 for insufficient implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive and filed a …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … to persons living in close proximity to livestock farms. last update on 14.02.2013 Agricultural emissions Some 95 per cent of Germany’s ammonia emissions are attributable to farming. According to the Emissionsberichterstattung 2013 (2013 emissions report), agricultural ammonia emissions break down as follows: cattle …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … that are hazardous to the environment and human health. last update on 28.08.2025 Introduction Composted organic waste from households and businesses, gardens and …