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  • Article from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    Geoengineering

    … of CO 2 in the atmosphere would remain the same or continue to rise. This also explains the greatest danger posed by SRM, the so-called termination shock. If … position on CDR UBA considers it risky to rely on partly unexplored and untested CO2 removal and storage technologies. The potential for CDR is however limited and … Natural sinks offer the possibility to remove a limited yet significant amount of CO2 from the atmosphere. CDR measures can’t replace a comprehensive reduction of …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BO-I-3: Rainfall erosivity

    The legend comprises six categories for the rainfall erosivity (unit: kilojoules per square metre multiplied by millimetres per hour) as a district average for the years 2017 to 2021.

    BO-I-3: Rainfall erosivity Rainfall erosivity – district mean for 2017-2021 Source: … as a result of increased drought periods in spring and summer. This development also increases the risk of wind erosion. On the predominantly sandy soils in … and thus in the usable field capacity (cf. Indicators BO-I-1 , and BO-I-2 ) It also signifies the loss of topsoil particularly rich in nutrients and humus. Eroded …

  • Article from 14.01.2025 | Last changed: 30.01.2025

    Shaping environmental policy in a socially responsible way

    Reichstag building

    Shaping environmental policy in a socially responsible way German Bundestag: Social … studies show that poorer people often live in a more polluted environment and are also more frequently affected by climate change impacts, such as ⁠ heat stress ⁠. … approaches for a twin transition Effective and socially acceptable design of CO2 pricing in the building and transport sectors Reshaping mobility International …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    International Chemicals Management

    International chemicals management aims to achieve the sustainable use of chemicals worldwide

    International Chemicals Management International chemicals management aims to achieve the sustainable use of chemicals

  • Article from 19.05.2016 | Last changed: 19.05.2016

    Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals

    Antarctic seals like this sea leopard are protected by a convention.

    Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals Antarctic seals like this sea leopard are protected by a convention. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic

    Protecting the Antarctic is one of the tasks of the Federal Environment Agency.

    … position papers that are used by national and international institutions. UBA is also actively involved in environmental protection and the further development of … for measures to improve environmental protection in the Antarctic. UBA also commissions research projects.UBA also hosts expert events and workshops, whose purpose is mainly to discuss open …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … Soil biodiversity loss An earthworm in its natural habitat. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt The world’s soils are neither … functions. last update on 17.07.2013 Soil teems with life “Plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms purify the water and air, and ensure fertile soils. … them down. The upshot of these processes is the release of fixed nutrients as minerals that can be used by plants. At the same time, soil organisms also help to create …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … environmental associations seeking recognition according to the Environmental Appeals Act (UmwRG) last update on 29.11.2022 The German Environment Agency is … geographic area for which the recognition applies. The notification of recognition also indicates whether an association has a main emphasis on encouraging the … (415.65 kB) Regulations National Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligungsgesetz Gesetz als PDF Bundesnaturschutzgesetz BNatSchG Umwelt-Rechtsbehelfsgesetz UmwRG …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2025

    Legal background to the Environmental Appeals Act

    Legal background to the Environmental Appeals Act The Environmental Appeals Act grants associations special rights to ensure compliance with environmental …

  • Article from 19.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.06.2025

    Testing facility of Pests of Public Health Importance

    two rats

    Testing facility of Pests of Public Health Importance Rats are among the health pests. Source: Heiko Kiera / Fotolia.com Various animals may serve as hosts for infectious agents and can transmit diseases to other animals as well as humans. Insects, mites and ticks can be found amongst these so-called …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    Good to know about nanomaterials Nano structures are more than 1000 times smaller … last update on 20.05.2022 Definition of nanomaterial What actually are nanomaterials? To clarify this question, the EU Commission first published a recommendation on …

  • Article from 21.02.2023 | Last changed: 21.02.2023

    Environmental management at UBA

    EMAS logo on the face of the UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau

    Environmental management at UBA UBA was the first federal authority to receive the … whereby it is constantly charting new territory in sustainable construction. UBA also seeks to raise awareness of sustainable environmental behaviour among its … its employees, as well as its contractual and cooperation partners, to reduce the CO2 emissions of their commutes to work, to shift them to environmentally friendly …