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  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Act Implementing the Protocol on Environmental Protection (AIEP)

    … the Consultative Parties. As a result, all activities in the Antarctic which are organised in Germany or proceed from its territory require an official permit. … the Consultative Parties. As a result, all activities in the Antarctic which are organised in Germany or proceed from its territory require an official permit. …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Individual tourism in Antarctica

    A little aircraft

    … mainland by plane or ship. The first private enterprise started in 1985 and organized landings on the South Pole and mountain hikes in the Patriot Hills. … mainland by plane or ship. The first private enterprise started in 1985 and organized landings on the South Pole and mountain hikes in the Patriot Hills. …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … Lindblad came up with the Lindblad model in 1966 which is still in effect today: he organized the first cruise trips to Antarctica for travellers who enjoyed … obliged themselves to advocate and promote the guidelines of this international organization to protect and conserve Antarctica. The possibilities are many yet with … Lindblad came up with the Lindblad model in 1966 which is still in effect today: he organized the first cruise trips to Antarctica for travellers who enjoyed …

  • Article from 08.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Research and logistics in the perpetual ice

    The german Research Station Neumayer 3

    … involved in research within the scope of their activities (see below under "Other Organizations and Institutions "). The AWI provides the basic infrastructure for … regions in Antarctica. Here it is possible to do research on land and coastal organisms, including algae, or marine animals in aquariums and to carry out diving … Hamburg International institutions Important international institutions and organisations Antarctic Treaty Secretariat (ATS) Antarctica New Zealand Antarctic …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Flora of the Antarctic

    Lichens such as these beard lichen make up the majority of Antarctica's vegetation.

    … plant, are present mainly on the Antarctic Peninsula. Predominantly flowerless organisms Non-flowering plants like mosses and algae and additionally lichen and … of cold temperatures, little light and few nutrients. Lichens – composite organisms which are an association of algae and cyanobacteria (symbiosis) – are the … plant, are present mainly on the Antarctic Peninsula. Predominantly flowerless organisms Non-flowering plants like mosses and algae and additionally lichen and …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 27.01.2016

    The geography of the Antarctic

    Enormous ice shelves float on the ocean, connected to a glacier onshore.

    … Bay, Antarctic) Detrimental effects of underwater noise Emerging and legacy organic contaminants in the polar regions Assessment of communication masking in …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Non-native species

    Ship in the Antarctic

    … they bring along has the potential to displace or cause lasting harm to other organisms, or even significantly change the inherent ecosystem. Rats and mice are … to commission a research project entitled "The Impact of Human Activities on Soil Organisms of the Maritime Antarctic and the Introduction of Non-Native Species in …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic

    Protecting the Antarctic is one of the tasks of the Federal Environment Agency.

    … competent authority. This means that any planned activity in the Antarctic which is organised in Germany or departs from German territory must be granted approval from … competent authority. This means that any planned activity in the Antarctic which is organised in Germany or departs from German territory must be granted approval from …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide the joint secretariat for the Protocol. It is the first … The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide the joint secretariat for the Protocol. It is the first …

  • Article from 28.03.2014 | Last changed: 28.03.2014

    Toxic substances in products

    two little boys are playing with plastic toys on the floor

    … use in a variety of products, and their possible spread in the environment or human organism. Methods for testing the impact of chemicals and chemical analysis methods … use in a variety of products, and their possible spread in the environment or human organism. Methods for testing the impact of chemicals and chemical analysis methods …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … soil contains a million bacteria, 120,000 fungi and 25,000 algae. These microscopic organisms perform key material-cycle functions. last update on 17.07.2013 Soil teems … constant flux. For example, earthworms and other macrofauna transport nutrient-rich organic substances to lower soil substrates. The activities of soil fauna suppress …

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Benzene

    Zapfsäule einer Tankstelle mit drei Benzinzapfhähnen

    … contains benzene which is carcinogenic. Source: zonch / Fotolia.com Benzene is an organic, chemical compound with an aromatic odour. It is carcinogenic and a content …   Health risks When taking up benzene chronically benzene damages the inner organs and the bone marrow. Also little amounts are critical because benzene and its … der Luftreinhaltung Wirkungen auf die Gesundheit Tags air benzene … Benzene is an organic, chemical compound with an aromatic odour. It is carcinogenic and a content …