… the ground is a part of our experience of nature, as here with this former sand pit. Source: Sina Schröder Discovering soils in their natural environment makes for an exciting journey through our natural and cultural heritage. The countless nature discovery paths, museums, profile compilations and art objects scattered throughout Germany are worthy travel destinations that …

… Learning about and experiencing soil Tiny ants can build amazingly large anthills! … be unthinkable without the earth’s various soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of food and drinking water if their ecology remains intact. But … Heidrun Mühle, Hans Willi Thoenes, Wolfgang Walther and Berndt Michael Wilke. … Learning about and experiencing soil …

… Stephan Thurm (UBA) The Sino-German Track II Dialogue (T2D) on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was launched in December 2020. It is a central exchange format for German and Chinese scientists to support the ministerial dialog. last update on 20.02.2025 … I) with scientific expertise. It offers opportunities to create a common understanding and joint learning at the scientific level. It provides science-based advice …

… Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt What is needed above all for soil to develop is time, and of course rock, which is the material from which soil develops. Likewise necessary are organic substances, water, air and microorganisms. last update on 19.02.2014 A lengthy process Soil is formed and develops over extremely lengthy periods and results from the interplay between …

… santia3 Fotolia.com Soil carries out myriad functions that are free of charge and extremely powerful, and that are what make soil so valuable not only to us but also to natural flora and … der Böden) places such great emphasis on the precautionary principle. Delicious vegetables only grow on intact soils. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Half of …

… to the European research project PARC. The study examines the exposure of children and adolescents in Germany to environmental pollutants. In PARC, data from 20 … is analysed to determine the chemical exposure of the population in Europe and to advise policy makers. last update on 21.02.2025 Note regarding participation in the study: Participants are selected at random using a scientific procedure so that they represent the children and young …

… Concepts and mitigation strategies A doctor is holding the earth in the palm of his hand Source: BillionPhotos.com / Adobe Stock To ensure the long-term protection of … and development, European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 192, 2024. … Concepts and mitigation strategies …

… Source: MF / Umweltbundesamt The assessment of the environmental impact of human and veterinary medicinal products has been an integral part of the authorisation … the environmental risk assessment. last update on 18.12.2024 The UBA is legally mandated to assess environmental risks as part of the market authorisation process for human and veterinary medicinal products and to impose environmental protection measures …

… knowledge of the effects of chronic intake – even at low concentrations – on humans and the environment. last update on 18.12.2024 Having a reliable supply of … but continuous presence in water bodies and soil remain largely unknown. Download Table: German Environment Agency 2025: Toxicity of active substances to aquatic …

… Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment Pharmaceutical … Source: djahan / Fotolia.com Residues of pharmaceuticals contaminate water bodies and soils worldwide. They have also been detected in groundwater and, in some cases, … 57-58 Umweltbundesamt 2020: Die UBA-Datenbank „Arzneimittel in der Umwelt“   … Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment …

… Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment Source: German Environment Agency 2024 To support awareness …