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  • Article from 21.01.2021 | Last changed: 22.01.2021

    Precautionary principle

    … principle is the guiding principle of environmental policy at German, EU and international levels. As such it plays a central role in environmental policy … principle as an essential element of EU policy on risk prevention. At the international level, participants in the United Nations Conference on the …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

    skyscrapers with glass fronts and urban canyons

    … The ProKlimA study Scientists have carried out both comprehensive national and international studies to investigate the phenomenon of SBS and its causes. The most … The ProKlimA study Scientists have carried out both comprehensive national and international studies to investigate the phenomenon of SBS and its causes. The most …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Project DEMOCOPHES

    Mutter und Kind beim Memory-Spielen, die Mutter deckt ein Kärtchen mit einer Schlange auf, der Junge schaut neugierig unter die Karte, bevor sie ganz aufgedeckt ist

    … population studies (environmental surveys) and is also part of the international COPHES working group, which is responsible for the creation of the … no uniform assessment value for the assessment of mercury content in hair; a new international discussion is currently underway. The collection of exposure data from …

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    … F. P. (2008). The German multicentre study on multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). International journal of hygiene and environmental health, 211(5), 658-681. Winder, … Fachbereich IV SuMaHO-principles for Management of Harmful Organisms AskREACH Internationales Chemikalienmanagement Related publications Correctly assessing the …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … function. The advantage of human biomonitoring consists in recording the actual internal contamination of an organism which can come from different sources and be … unable to deliver exact results on the exposure of a single individual or the internal contamination of population groups, because pollutants from water are … function. The advantage of human biomonitoring consists in recording the actual internal contamination of an organism which can come from different sources and be …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

    A baby sits among cuddly toys with a ball in its hand.

    … Human-Biomonitoring Related publications Understanding of ‘negligible exposure’ in international science, policy and law, and qualification of the term in relation to …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Indoor air hygiene

    livingroom with armchairs, dining table, carpet, lamps, pictures and potted plants

    … indoor spaces for human exposure to pollutants has been recognized by national and international bodies, particularly over the past decade. The German Federal … Formaldehyd Related publications Particulate Matter emission reduction in international maritime shipping Pollutants of the PRTR - Situation in Germany - …

  • Article from 21.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Assessing environmentally-related health risks

    A test tube with a blood sample is filled up with an other fluid in the laboratory..

    … saliva) or other body structures (hair or organ tissue samples). By this means the “internal exposure” is determined - in other words, which foreign substances have … saliva) or other body structures (hair or organ tissue samples). By this means the “internal exposure” is determined - in other words, which foreign substances have …

  • Article from 18.08.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Reducing pollution through product design

    Makes shopping by bike or on foot fun, and saves resources too: the multifunctional H tour trailer.

    … lists, manuals and software solutions based on the life cycle assessment method. International, European and German standardization authorities have in the meantime … German Federal Ecodesign Award "Blue Angel" ecolabel Austrian Ecodesign information platform Publications How to do Ecodesign Tags ecodesign energy efficiency … lists, manuals and software solutions based on the life cycle assessment method. International, European and German standardization authorities have in the meantime …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … Flusslandschaft Elbe – Brandenburg; © Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International In the past, flood protection was often strongly focused on technical … of watercourse and nature conservation and have many synergies. The online platform " Renaturation of Running Waters " provides information for potential … of watercourse and nature conservation and have many synergies. The online platform " Renaturation of Running Waters " provides information for potential …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … (GERICS) German Climate Data Centre German Climate Network Earth System Knowledge Platform – knowledge platform of the Research Field Earth and Environment of the Helmholtz Association …

  • Article from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 26.01.2018

    Checklists for preventing water pollution from installations

    … pollution from installations last update on 24.06.2015 Based on recommendations by international river basin and water body commissions, a checklist concept was … water pollutant water pollution water protection … Based on recommendations by international river basin and water body commissions, a checklist concept was …