… Soil related travel destinations in Germany Experiencing 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 …

… experiencing soil Tiny ants can build amazingly large anthills! Source: Jeannette Mathews / UBA Life in all its multifarious forms would be unthinkable without the earth’s various soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of … Soil of the Year is described in terms of its attributes, genesis, importance for human beings, the threats to which it is subject and its incidence. The poster and …

… Sino-German Track-II-Dialogue 8th Plenary Meeting of the T2D in Shanghai, May 2024 Source: Stephan Thurm (UBA) The Sino-German Track II Dialogue (T2D) on Climate Change and Sustainable … 2020. It is a central exchange format for German and Chinese scientists to support the ministerial dialog. last update on 20.02.2025 Goals The aim of the dialog is to …

… 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, … process Soil is formed and develops over extremely lengthy periods and results from the interplay between myriad factors. The most important natural factors are rock, climate, plants, animals, terrain form …

… water and healthy food are only obtainable if our soils are healthy too. And while the soil supports myriad functions, it also needs stewardship. last update on … the climate during the formation period, and provides clear indications concerning human actions and farming techniques. Soils are repositories of archaeological … and converted organic-substance component of soil) contains carbon that has been removed from the atmosphere. Apart from soil’s beneficial effect on global warming, it …

… The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement Scientists around the world warn of a temperature increase of … use of carbon capture and storage technologies. These technologies, which remove CO 2 from the atmosphere and store it in e.g. geological formations are …

… Soil science There are numerous types of strong soils. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt … different kinds of soil, which are studied and described by soil scientists. As in the plant kingdom, a distinction is made between the various types of soil. The … in terms of the mechanisms with which they control environmental processes. We human beings are the main beneficiaries of these functions. last update on …

… ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health The ALISE study is the German contribution to the PARC project. Source: … from 28 countries and three EU authorities. As part of this project, comparable human biomonitoring studies are being carried out in 12-20 partner countries …

… Concepts and mitigation strategies A doctor is holding the earth in the palm of his hand Source: BillionPhotos.com / Adobe Stock To ensure … advancing sewage treatment technology by introducing a quaternary treatment to remove anthropogenic trace substances is an important component. Development and production In line with the precautionary principle and to protect human health and the environment, solutions should primarily target the beginning of …

… Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro Versuchsaufbau Algentest zur Umweltrisikobewertung von Human- … risk. Legal framework The authorisation and trade of medicinal products for humans and animals are regulated by the laws governing the circulation of medicinal …

… substances Taking a water sample Source: chayantorn / Adobe Stock Despite the fact that, according to current knowledge, there are no known effects on human health, precautionary action should be taken to reduce the release of … the natural hormone estradiol, ethinylestradiol is much more stable, is poorly removed in sewage treatment plants, and therefore enters surface waters, where it is …