… for example with respect to qualification of operators, resource protection and surveillance. Generating an enabling environment is therefore important for … their size, the quantity supplied, the number of persons served, or organizational and ownership structures. Therefore, all minimum requirements stipulated in the … from large, central, public supplies is considered to be "very good". For small and medium sized central supplies which serve approximately 12 % of the population, …

… To capture the availability of Human Biomonitoring data in the EU member states and to better understand the health impacts of exposure to harmful substances, the EU Commission funded … Human Biomonitoring Initiative (HBM4EU) aimed at consolidating existing data and implementing joint studies to generate knowledge on the safe management of …

… Bio-based and biodegradable plastics Einwegtüte aus Biokunststoff Source: Francesca … or should they be disposed of in the yellow bin? Can bioplastics rot in the forest? Bio-based and biodegradable plastics raise many questions that we would like to answer in this …

… range in size from small sailboats to large cruise ships carrying several thousand passengers. last update on 23.03.2016 Traditionally the majority of visitors to … great harm to the sensitive ecosystem in the Antarctic. Guided tours with trained lecturers Visitors are accompanied on their trip by a team of trained lecturers. Lectures on board the ship about the specific features of Antarctica's fauna and …

… Responsible use of chemicals and household products Environmentally conscious … update on 15.08.2025 What's the problem? Chemicals from cleaning agents, pesticides and household waste end up in rivers and ultimately in the sea. What can be done? By …

… The problem: Underwater noise from human activity can disturb marine life and, in some cases, harm it by impairing hearing. Underwater noise can also disrupt the communication and orientation of marine life, which in the worst case can lead to stranding or population decline. Whales, dolphins and seals are particularly affected, …

… Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 14.08.2025 The problem: Plastic pellets and products are a source of pollution throughout their lifecycle as they leak into the environment, release harmful chemicals and emit greenhouse gases. Marine litter consists mainly of plastics and poses a serious threat to organisms and habitats. In particular, entanglement …

… Pharmaceuticals when entering the environment can have a significant impact and can harm plants and animals. Active biological ingredients in medicines are highly active and often very stable, giving them long-lasting properties. For example, hormone …

… last update on 13.08.2025 The problem: Human activities like agriculture and industrial processes result in large quantities of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus ending up in the sea. Excessive nutrient concentrations lead to eutrophication, the exponential growth of plants and algae which impairs marine ecosystems. As a consequence, algal blooms cloud …