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  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … should normally drink an average of two liters of water daily. last update on 23.07.2013 Drinking water is a natural product. 70 percent of it is obtained from …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … microscopic organisms perform key material-cycle functions. last update on 17.07.2013 Soil teems with life “Plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms purify the …

  • Article from 23.08.2013 | Last changed: 17.03.2014

    AEGL - Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Organization

    … Guideline Levels: Organization The AEGL development process last update on 23.08.2013 How are AEGL values established ? Initiated by the German „Federal …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … recognition according to the Environmental Appeals Act (UmwRG) last update on 29.11.2022 The German Environment Agency is responsible for the recognition of domestic … 2003/35/EG Link to the directive EIA Directive 2011/92/EU Link to the directive Industrial Emissions Directive 2017/75/EU Link to the …

  • Article from 09.03.2021 | Last changed: 09.03.2021

    Mining law

    The extraction of lignite from opencast mines is also subject to mining law

    … legislator, but by the Federal Administrative Court with its decision ( Ref: 7 C 11.05 ) in 2006, which has since been confirmed by the Federal Constitutional Court in its “Garzweiler” decision of 2013 (Ref: 1 BvR 3139/08; Ref: 1 BvR 3386/08). In the opinion of the court, …

  • 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

    … plans regarding the means by which these demands are to be satisfied. The 2013 amendment to BauGB strengthens internal development. In addition, the … plans regarding the means by which these demands are to be satisfied. The 2013 amendment to BauGB strengthens internal development. In addition, the …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … first published a recommendation on the definition of nanomaterials in October 2011. This definition is implemented in the Regulation on Biocidal Products ((EU) No … where research is urgently needed to protect workers, users and the environment. In 2013 the above mentioned federal authorities together with the National Metrology … first published a recommendation on the definition of nanomaterials in October 2011. This definition is implemented in the Regulation on Biocidal Products ((EU) No …

  • Article from 20.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines

    … Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines last update on 20.11.2025 Introduction Pursuant to the 2nd amendment of the German Drinking Water … 10 June 2024 (legally binding from 22 June 2026) 3 rd amendment of recasting as at 11 January 2023 (legally binding since 20 January 2025) 2 nd  amendment of recasting …

  • Article from 15.04.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Pesticides

    … on water issues of the Laender and the Federal Government (LAWA ). For a further 11 substances a check for compliance with environmental quality standards is not … on water issues of the Laender and the Federal Government (LAWA ). For a further 11 substances a check for compliance with environmental quality standards is not …

  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … or megalomania? UBA published a systematic analysis of geoengineering methods in 2011. The publication Geoengineering – effective climate protection or megalomania? … a result of the input of additional pollutants to the oceans. 43 states agreed in 2013 on a binding international regulation, which includes a ban on commercial … Brief: Governance of Geoengineering (456.63 kB) Fact Sheet zum CBD-Moratorium (411.74 kB) Tags geoengineering ocean fertilization solar geoengineering negative …

  • Article from 08.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Environmental Compliance Assurance

    A red barrel lies in a river and is examined by a person in a green protective suit.

    … ( ENPE, network of prosecuters for the environment ) and judges ( european forum of judges for the environment EUFJE). The German Environment Agency has also …

  • Article from 22.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Chemicals

    … image (529.87 kB) eqs_pah_2016_2018.pdf (151.65 kB) Next Previous Directive 2013/39/EU sets biota EQS for fluoranthene and benzo[a]pyrene and expresses it as an … of Europe, all the Member States must apply the biota EQS laid down in Directive 2013/39/EU (cf. Art. 3, Para 2). Evaluation of the AA-EQS and Biota-EQS of … benzo[k]fluoranthene and benzo[ghi]perylene often exceeded the MAC-EQS. … Directive 2013/39/EU sets biota EQS for fluoranthene and benzo[a]pyrene and expresses it as an …