… and every handful of soil is worthy of protection Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt In Germany, soil protection is carried out at many levels. The federal … the water balance, among other things. The basic contaminant load on soils (background content) is to some extent also substantially affected by soil use. And finally, … has an impact on soil quality; recyclable waste that is deposited in or on the ground also affects on soil quality. Historical background The federal government’s …

… Harms is the head of Central Office Division Z. Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Although the activities of our Central Office Division mainly center around services for the UBA itself, the Division’s citizen´s service unit and … protection. Accordingly the Central Office Division’s tasks mainly revolve around human and financial resources; various planning and organizational processes; …

… green softens asphalt and concrete Source: ThomBal / Fotolia.com There’s no way around it: all construction has a direct impact on the soil. Depending on the extent of … creates an urban climate whose air temperatures are higher than those found in forests and greenfield sites. Such areas also prevent groundwater formation, since precipitation runoff ends up in sewer systems rather than …

… many ways that open space is disappearing in Germany Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt It’s no exaggeration to say that Germany’s land undergoes all manner of abuse on a daily basis, ranging from contaminant and … and the other being various substance inputs such as toxic elements and compounds, as well as nutrients. Farming can cause soil erosion and compaction, while …

… IV Dr. Erik Schmolz is the head of Division IV Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print resolution: may be used free of charge for editorial … MB) Dr. Erik Schmolz is the head of Division IV Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print resolution: may be used free of charge for editorial … MB) Dr. Erik Schmolz is the head of Division IV Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print resolution: may be used free of charge for editorial …

… About us Source: Umweltbundesamt 10.12.2020 For our environment The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well. In this video we give an insight into … update on 26.05.2025 Our mission The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”) sums up our mission pretty well, we feel.  As Germany’s main …

… structures with high environmental and residential quality and preserving large, undeveloped open spaces; taking account of the spatial requirements of climate … , spatial adaptation to climate change and demographic change, the inclusion of underground and maritime space, the resurgence of housing and living in urban …

… to obtain permits for construction projects outside of existing built-up areas. Under this system, the number of certificates must equate to the acreage of open … monitoring of the trading system. In addition, the constitutional and statutory underpinnings of nationwide regulation of a trading system could be researched and … pilot project on tradable land planning permits started in January 2013 under the aegis of the UBA, whereby the number of participating municipalities will …