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  • Article from 22.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages

    Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages The corona pandemic reminds us how vulnerable modern societies have become through their treatment of nature. At the same time, many people have …

  • Article from 09.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    The use of private capital to provide for climate-friendly recons

    The use of private capital to provide for climate-friendly recons The current corona … Dialogue of 28.4.2020 containing a clear statement by the German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel for a "climate-friendly new start". Strengthening future viability …

  • Article from 10.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    What about us? Youth (un)employment in times of COVID-19

    … in times of COVID-19 The youth workforce is particularly vulnerable to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Good policies are now more than … invest in decarbonised, sustainable, and green economies. Some cities like Los Angeles (USA), regions (Scotland), and the EU have made progress towards …

  • Article from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    Geoengineering

    … deployment. Due to the complex interactions within the climate system and with ecosystems, there are many uncertainties, most of which will remain unknown. The … the sea. (See also: Short Typology of Carbon Dioxide Removals ). Marine CDR methods Blue Carbon (Coastal ecosystem restoration) Ocean Fertilization Ocean Alkalinization … the sea. (See also: Short Typology of Carbon Dioxide Removals ). Marine CDR methods Blue Carbon (Coastal ecosystem restoration) Ocean Fertilization Ocean Alkalinization …

  • Article from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division III

    Dr. Bettina Rechenberg

    … as well as European and international government agencies and NGOs by making recommendations aimed at resolving specific problems. To this end, Division III lays … of Division III’s tasks is the seal of environmental quality known as Blauer Engel (Blue Angel Eco Label), which indicates that a given product is more eco-friendly than …

  • Article from 23.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.03.2021

    Resource conservation in the manufacturing and consumption domain

    Smoking chimneys of an industrial plant

    … environmental impact on air, water and soil resources, and can even be harmful to ecosystems and biodiversity. last update on 23.01.2014 The UBA is in the process of … using a    high level of solid waste as a secondary raw material. Blauer Engel (Blue Angel) and other ecolables, power consumption information, and UBA consumer advice …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Fauna of the Antarctic

    The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed in the Antarctic.

    … fish species living on the seafloor. Little mascot in a tailcoat The most widely recognised animal in the Antarctic is probably the penguin. This flightless diving … and are often present in the Antarctic summer. They include six baleen whales: the blue whale, the largest mammal on Earth; the fin whale, the world's second largest …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … Hz, which is also the main range of communication between baleen whales like the blue and humpback common to the Southern Ocean. How does underwater sound impact … many whales will leave an area if it is too loud (flight reflex); others will become louder in a louder environment while still others cease to communicate …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … knowledge of it has grown steadily, and so has our responsibility for this fragile ecosystem. last update on 29.02.2016 Why the Antarctic must be protected The Antarctic is a natural ecosystem which is still largely free from human influence and of great scientific … in the Antarctic”. Details about the legal framework for protection of this special ecosystem are compiled under “Antarctic Treaty System”. The role that UBA plays in …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … degrees the product’s consumption of energy, resources and land use as well as the (eco)toxic properties of the chemicals either in the product itself or the emissions … Screen assessment tool from the USA The criteria for award of ecolabels such as the Blue Angel and the EU Ecolabel also contain requirements which stipulate the exclusion or …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … These are not mechanical processes, but instead form part of a complex structure of ecological interactions Ecosystems have a high absorption capacity and ability to regenerate, but they too … But despite years of research, we still know far too little about soil ecology, whose systems are highly complex and defy attempts at direct observation. …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition Useful information for environmental associations seeking recognition according to the Environmental Appeals Act (UmwRG) last update on … ) is happy to answer questions and provide any further information you may need. … Helpful hints on gaining recognition