… Soil loss – any soil crumb counts Erosion – the stealthy loss of fertile soil. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt When heavy … winds hit uncovered soil, soil material can be transported downslope or through the open landscape. Soil erodes and will be deposited elsewhere. The result is the … The currently observable dimension of soil loss in Central Europe is a result of human activities, mainly food production. In combination with the natural factors, …

… pollutants at a glance Smog in an urban area Source: Axel Eggert / Umweltbundesamt The composition of the air is affected by humans. Many components of the air are, above a certain concentration, a threat to …

… resource that is much in demand worldwide Source: Petair / Fotolia Resource use and the competition for scarce resources such as clean water, land and raw materials are on the rise worldwide, while at the same time worldwide environmental problems such as … (momentan ruhend) Internationale Strategien und Programme Related publications Moving from interconnected crises to systemic solutions Indicators in the area of …

… Resource use and its consequences Resource use can destroy landscape, like here the constructionthe of a pipe line Source: ReinhardT / Fotolia.com There’s no doubt about it: … material production People in the regions in question report abuses such as severe human rights violations or permanent ecological damage in the wake of raw material …

… Food is often wrapped in plastic films. Source: Ars Ulrikusch/FOTOLIA.com FAQ of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Federal Environment Agency … contents Schmerzgel – Fragen und Antworten Effects chain – Example from the ‘human health’ action field Interreg-Projekt NonHazCity 3 Human-Biomonitoring in …

… Inspections in the Antarctic 2013 South African-German inspection group Source: M. Ney Most of UBA's work with regard to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty and the Antarctic … to take up the cruise ship as a full member at its annual meeting in April 2013. … Inspections in the Antarctic …

… International policy and knowledge transfer International exchange of knowledge is the basis for worldwide environmental protection standards. Source: Raxpixel.com / Fotolia Environmental damage does not stop at borders. This is why the paths to greater environmental protection and sustainable development are … International policy and knowledge transfer UBA supports the development of human resources and institutional capacities in the environmental sector in its …

… Alpine Convention High Alpine lake Source: Hoffmann / UBA The Alps are the largest natural and cultural space in Central Europe. The mountains shape the … and natural features. last update on 31.08.2024 The Alps through the ages Humans have had a decisive impact on the Alps for about 6,000 years. As a sensitive …