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  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … remains intact. But how can we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among … remains intact. But how can we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … process that began after the Ice Age around 10,000 years ago and that reflects the environmental and usage conditions during this period. The structure of soil strata … fungi for the risk assessment Empirical Critical Loads of nitrogen for Europe Environmental Monitor 2024 Components for the Transformation into a Sustainable Food …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro to coordinate a global response to climate change. In 1997, the Kyoto Protocol set legally binding … between countries are important: Developed countries : They have a special responsibility as they have historically emitted most of the greenhouse gases and … between countries are important: Developed countries : They have a special responsibility as they have historically emitted most of the greenhouse gases and …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil science

    A floor pit with differently coloured layers.

    … strong soil types differ greatly in terms of the mechanisms with which they control environmental processes. We human beings are the main beneficiaries of these … that is practiced by agricultural engineers, geographers, geologists, and lately environmental scientists who specialize in ecology. This field needs to be …

  • Article from 21.02.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health

    Logo der Studie.

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health The ALISE study is the German … contribution to the PARC project. Source: Umweltbundesamt ALISE (Aligned Study for Environmental Health) is the German contribution to the European research project …

  • Article from 19.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Concepts and mitigation strategies

    Photo of an arm with a doctor's coat and gloves holding a globe.

    … for reducing pharmaceutical residues in water bodies must primarily include the responsible use of medicines. A sole focus on wastewater treatment and drinking … environment, solutions should primarily target the beginning of the causal chain. Environmental aspects should ideally be considered as early as the drug development …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro

    Das Foto zeigt mehrere Erlenmeyerkolben mit grünlichem Inhalt, die in einer hellerleuchteten Laborumgebung auf einem Tisch aufgereiht sind.

    Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro Versuchsaufbau … many years. In Germany, this has been a legal requirement since 1998. The UBA is responsible for conducting the environmental risk assessment. last update on … always be carried out. It follows a decision tree to identify products considered environmentally relevant, for which a more detailed Phase II risk assessment is …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

    Photo of a hand wearing a plastic glove taking a water sample in a glass container from a body of water.

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances Taking a water sample Source: … water solubility. Substances with so-called PBT properties are considered highly environmentally critical. These substances: degrade slowly and remain in the …

  • Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

    … treatment plants into water bodies. Due to increasing pharmaceutical consumption, environmental pollution is expected to rise. last update on 17.12.2024 Consumption … pharmaceuticals are classified by the German Environment Agency as potentially environmentally relevant, meaning that according to the current evaluation criteria …

  • Article from 14.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Collage with cover images of various information materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment, including flyers, posters, postcards and birthday calendar

    … Source: German Environment Agency 2024 To support awareness efforts on the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals, the UBA has developed a range of … on the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals to position themselves as responsible healthcare providers while offering valuable insights to their patients. …

  • Article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Photo of a packed lecture hall, an infographic on the environmentally friendly disposal of pharmaceutical waste is projected onto a screen.

    Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment Lecture on pharmaceuticals … environment, their occurrence and effects, and concluding with measures to reduce environmental contamination and a discussion introduction. The aim is to reduce the …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects

    Photo of a consultation in a pharmacy.

    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects The pharmacy as a central place for information on the environmentally responsible use of drugs Source: Volker Witt / Adobe Stock By integrating …