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  • Article from 24.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    EU Environment Agencies Review Status of Sustainability Research

    In a small meeting room, 7 people sit or stand in front of a screen. On the screen appear the faces of people in the meeting call.

    … Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda development are the time and human resources needed to motivate stakeholders to participate in the different activities … Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda development are the time and human resources needed to motivate stakeholders to participate in the different activities …

  • Article from 25.03.2025 | Last changed: 25.03.2025

    Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)

    Wind turbines and sheep on a pasture

    … energy capacity globally by 2030, doubling the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030 and accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels. … energy capacity globally by 2030, doubling the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030 and accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels. …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among other things by … we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among other things by …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … and clay particles. Hence, soils with a high clay particle content filter far more efficiently than do sandy soils. Changes in soil chemistry can potentially mobilize … on local and global levels. Source: FG II 2.7 / Umweltbundesamt Soils cover natural resources The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (Bundesanstalt …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … energies : Investing in solar and wind power to replace fossil fuels. Energy efficiency : Improving energy efficiency in all sectors. Reforestation : Protecting … are currently only available on a small scale. They are extremely expensive, resource-intensive and their potential impact on the environment is not (yet) …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil science

    A floor pit with differently coloured layers.

    … aims to preserve the multifarious soil functions that are an invaluable ecological resource. The Soil Protection Act (Gesetz zum Schutz der Böden) brings these … aims to preserve the multifarious soil functions that are an invaluable ecological resource. The Soil Protection Act (Gesetz zum Schutz der Böden) brings these …

  • 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.

    … process (1). Additionally, new application methods could be explored to enable more efficient and targeted dosing of active substances. Closing data gaps In recent … closed within this framework. Regulations for the protection of surface water Water resources require special protection not only as habitats for aquatic organisms but …

  • 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.

    … or reduced as far as possible in order to protect ecosystems and drinking water resources in the long term. Effects of pharmaceuticals in the environment To assess … or reduced as far as possible in order to protect ecosystems and drinking water resources in the long term. … To assess the environmental risk of pharmaceutical …

  • 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.

    … European Council (2024): Urban wastewater: Council adopts new rules for more efficient treatment (abgerufen am 21.11.2024) AOK (2023): Antibiotikaresistenzen: … European Council (2024): Urban wastewater: Council adopts new rules for more efficient treatment (abgerufen am 21.11.2024) AOK (2023): Antibiotikaresistenzen: …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects

    Photo of a consultation in a pharmacy.

    … patients about the proper disposal of leftover medicines. Pharmacies can use these resources to enhance public awareness and encourage responsible medication … patients about the proper disposal of leftover medicines. Pharmacies can use these resources to enhance public awareness and encourage responsible medication …

  • Article from 20.01.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm

    Photo of digestion towers reflected in the secondary clarifier of a wastewater treatment plant

    … as it is not only a vital habitat for aquatic organisms but also an essential resource for human life. Nevertheless, individual studies have detected traces of … as it is not only a vital habitat for aquatic organisms but also an essential resource for human life. Nevertheless, individual studies have detected traces of …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter

    UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau

    … 36 recommendations for EU's sustainable future - Digitalisation: Analysis of the resource intensity of the digital transformation in Germany UBA aktuell 5/2024 … The treasure in the organic waste bin - Environmental Awareness Study 2018 - Energy efficiency of residential buildings on the rise, but at a slower rate UBA aktuell …