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  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 28.08.2023

    1H-Benzotriazole Round Table

    … even in low concentrations, the substance has adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems and drinking water quality. That is why a round table was launched at the end of … has been concluded in June 2023 and the final report together with the information document on reducing the discharge of benzotriazole can be found here on the page. … content Links Brief dossier: 1H-Benzotrialzole 1H-Benzotriazole under REACH Documents Joint final declaration of the "Round Table 1H-Benzotriazole" (in German) …

  • Article from 15.04.2016 | Last changed: 15.04.2016

    Waste containing asbestos

    Construction workers in white protective suits and respirators in a corrugated asbestos roof.

    … the past, asbestos was widely used in myriad products owing to its exceptional heat and chemical resistance, whereby white asbestos (chrysotil asbestos) and blue asbestos (crocidolie asbestos) were the types most commonly used. last … namely for pipes, large flat or corrugated sheets, or for small facade and roof panels. Asbestos and materials containing asbestos were also used in …

  • Article from 23.03.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Resilience in the face of multiple crises

    Book blooming out of a tree

    … Tree Source: Fotolia_58963887 Resilience in the face of multiple crises – Pathways and obstacles toward a resilient sustainability transformation, 12th - 14th December … at stake, it was successful in emotionally relating the participants to the workshop topic and preparing the affective ground for the remainder of the event. … space, before we closed the event with a final feedback circle. Associated content Documents Review - Resilience in the face of multiple crises (518.73 kB) Tags …

  • Article from 17.04.2015 | Last changed: 17.04.2015

    Wastes containing POPs and PCB

    transformer station

    Wastes containing POPs and PCB Transformer: Transformers formerly contained PCBs as … a worldwide problem. PCB, which is a POP, has not been used in Germany for years and only occurs in certain wastes. last update on 17.04.2015 POP wastes Various … has been removed. The components containing PCB are high-temperature incinerated. … Wastes containing POPs and PCB

  • Article from 18.03.2014 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Hazardous waste

    Workers remove asbestos roof sheets

    … of waste with defined hazardous properties that are harmful for the environment and/or human health. Hazardous waste must be handled using special techniques and … such classifications determine the waste treatment methods and the supporting waste documentation. In the EU, waste designations and classifications are governed by … of hazardous-waste recovery and disposal. The supervision is carried out via documents known as Waste Recovery and Disposal Record (Entsorgungsnachweis), …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: The relevance of the War in Ukraine for transformation

    Weltkugelfahnen

    … on 18.11.2025 Background The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the urgently needed sustainability transformation face new challenges due to the … geopolitical situation ("Zeitenwende"), such as energy supply, mobility, and agriculture. The German Environment Agency (UBA) considers the new global … more to security issues und the support (once again) of national economies. The workshop aims at bringing such perspectives from the global South to the front and

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Preventing corruption for a sustainability transformation

    Treppe auswärts mit grünem Blättern umringt.

    … transformation Participants summarize their most important impressions from the workshop and call for cooperation in the prevention of corruption. last update on 18.11.2025 … againt- Part 3 Source: Anette Weyers / uba Download image (2.75 MB) Next Previous Documents Event on corruption prevention 2023 - Concept note (230.51 kB) Tags …

  • Article from 29.03.2023 | Last changed: 23.04.2024

    Deep-sea mining

    … from deep-sea deposits could become more important due to rising metal prices and greater demand. last update on 29.03.2023 The exploitation of mineral resources … Plans Associated content Links Webinar – Test mining, June 2022 International Workshop: REMP – Hamburg, Nov 2019 UBA IASS Intern. Expert workshop „Benefit … for the Common Heritage of Mankind Ecological safeguards for deep seabed mining Documents UBA Expert Workhop Environmental Standards Jan 2019 (283.13 kB) … The deep …

  • Article from 01.03.2023 | Last changed: 02.03.2023

    International Soil Law and Governance Conference

    4 people standing in front of a video conferencing device.

    International Soil Law and Governance Conference On Thurs., 20 Oct. 2022, the “Int. Soil Law and Governance Conference” was conducted fully online. Source: Oliver C. Ruppel last …

  • Article from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 05.12.2025

    Sustainable lifestyles: NiCE - From niche to centre

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … NiCE - From niche to centre Swapping instead of buying new saves resources and avoids waste. Source: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / Adobe Stock City centres have long … this, all partners collected information with the help of interviews, surveys or workshops. In addition, relevant ⁠ stakeholders and political measures for circular … und Sozialverträglichkeit Umwelt- und Aufenthaltsqualität in urbanen Quartieren Documents Fact sheet: Framework for Successful Inner-City Development (329.46 kB) …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations

    keywhole in concrete wall

    … every inspirational session two keynote speakers shared their view on a joint topic and present their proposals and best practices. Questions, opinions and further ideas of the participants were discussed to inspire them to use the …

  • Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025

    Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂

    The photo shows a view of the surface of the North Sea.

    … – Ocean acidification due to CO₂ The North Sea Source: Manuela Krakau / UBA Oceans and seas absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. … for example through the effects on commercially important species in fisheries and aquaculture. last update on 01.03.2024 Oceans: Carbon dioxide reservoirs Besides soils and forest ecosystems, oceans and seas are among the largest global carbon …