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  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 11.06.2018

    2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH

    2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH At 13th and 14th of March 2018 the German … by EU Common Implementation Strategy Working Group Groundwater Dr. Ronald Kozel, Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU *   16:15-17:15  Discussion and close of day one   18:45  …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … sorting systems for lightweight packaging from the yellow bag / yellow bin are not designed to identify and sort them out. Due to the low volume, it is not economical … An example is polyethylene. There are also polymer groups, for example polyamides, which are formed by condensation of different carboxylic acids and amines, … determines quotas for this. In order to achieve these quotas, manufacturers should design their packaging to be as recyclable as possible. The Central Agency Packaging …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Marine litter in the sea

    2 Fish sweep the garbage from the seabed

    … Clean oceans are important for everyone: use reusable products! Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 14.08.2025 The problem: Plastic pellets and products are a … for the Environment, Lower Saxony's Ministry for the Environment and the UBA, provides an opportunity to bring together industry, research, environmental organisations … More information (in German only) can be found at Abfällen im Meer and Webseite des Runden Tischs Meeresmüll .   Tags marine protection … Plastic pellets and …

  • 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.

    … is characterized by austerity measures under a liberal-conservative government. Despite significant public spending cuts, investment in research—particularly in … to participate in the different activities (e.g. the interviews and the workshops). Indeed, the discussion also highlighted the need to convince …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 15.07.2025

    Soil related travel destinations in Germany

    Experiencing the ground beneath our feet is very much a part of our experience of nature, as here with this former sand pit.

    Soil related travel destinations in Germany Experiencing the ground is a part of our experience of … on 26.02.2014 Soils are suitable for painting with earthy colours - here in a workshop run by the BMU in Berlin. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Does this …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … last update on 25.02.2014 Bodenwelten.de Bodenwelten.de, which is operated by Bundesverband Boden, contains comprehensive and clearly presented information on all … by volunteers. The Bodenwissen im Handumdrehen game This online parlor game provides players with exciting and intriguing insight into the world of soils, comparable … inhabit the soil, to name just a few examples. A joint initiative of the UBA, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR) and Landesamt für Bergbau, …

  • Article from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 06.03.2025

    Sino-German Track-II-Dialogue

    8. Plenartreffens des T2D in Shanghai, Mai 2024

    … create a common understanding and joint learning at the scientific level. It provides science-based advice for the negotiations of the UN Framework Convention on … Mechanism (CBAM). Outputs include policy papers and the facilitation of expert workshops. With the COVID Pandemic fading, in person plenary meetings were possible …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Soil development

    Rock and soil

    … from rock – an extremely slow process indeed! Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt What is needed above all for soil to develop is time, and of course rock, … for rock containing a large amount of silica, hydrolysis (chemical decomposition) destabilizes the rock structure owing to ion loss from the rock’s crystal lattice. … contents Düngemittel Boden des Jahres Umweltprobenbank des Bundes Internationaler Workshop, Kampala, Uganda – Sept 2017 Raumplanungsrecht Related publications The …

  • Article from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Large scale projects under the administrative agreement

    … agreement Large scale projects at a glance last update on 07.07.2020 Brief descriptions of large scale projects being jointly executed by the federal … heavy metals, ammonium salts and nitrate. Further information is available from Landesamt für Umwelt des Landes Brandenburg. Oranienburg Location: This large scale project encompasses …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … beyond, irreversible tipping points are very likely to be triggered, which would destabilize the climate system and cause irreversible changes. The drastic impacts … and technologically. Developing countries : These countries are often hit the hardest by the effects of climate change and have the least resources to adapt. … Tipping points and cascading tipping dynamics in the climate system NDC Design Documents The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement (355.33 kB) Related contents …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil science

    A floor pit with differently coloured layers.

    … science There are numerous types of strong soils. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Germany has many different kinds of soil, which are studied and described by soil scientists. As in the plant kingdom, a distinction is made between … of our current knowledge of soil processes. One of the tasks of soil science is to describe and systematically investigate soil and all of its various properties. …

  • 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.

    … of pharmaceutical substances Taking a water sample Source: chayantorn / Adobe Stock Despite the fact that, according to current knowledge, there are no known effects on … of active pharmaceutical ingredients, which are often persistent and can have undesirable effects on animals and plants. Therefore, the environmental discharge of … or hormone-like compounds are also problematic for the environment, as they are designed to intentionally interfere with the hormonal system as part of therapeutic …