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  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Human presence in the Antarctic

    The presence of humans poses a threat to the ecosystem.

    … Concerning tourism guidance and limitations are desired so as to leave other areas undisturbed for as long as possible to conduct basic research. The Antarctic … of intact natural conditions which are vital in comparative, reference, background and other studies. Related contents Indikator: Recycling von Siedlungsabfällen Indikator: Abfallmenge – Siedlungsabfälle Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Produktverantwortung in …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Climate of the Antarctic

    Its extremely low temperatures make Antarctica the coldest continent on Earth.

    … is also affected by global climate change: it is warming up, especially around the Antarctic Peninsula, more rapidly than the rest of the world. last update on … plane, that is the tilt of the earth's axis of 23.5° in relation to its orbit around the sun, the sun's rays are very weak even in summertime. Furthermore, the snow … Indikator: Globale Lufttemperatur Deutsch-Chinesischer Track-II-Dialog Klimawandel und Gesundheit Die Antarktis - Extreme am südlichen Ende der Welt Grundlagen des …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Environmental monitoring on King George Island

    The Fildes Region is subject to high pressure of use. Environmental monitoring helps to show its effects.

    … and solve problems. last update on 27.01.2016 The Fildes Peninsula Region – nature under threat, stuck between logistics and research King George Island is the largest … Consultative Parties at international level have resulted in a number of talks and workshops in recent years. UBA and Chile have been acting as head and coordinator of …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Monitoring projects in the Antarctic

    Regular environmental monitoring records whether and how Antarctica is changing as result of human influence

    … the activity entails no risk of causing detrimental changes in the distribution, abundance or productivity of animal and plant species and their populations or of … penguin monitoring Related contents Anwendungslabor für Künstliche Intelligenz und Big Data am UBA Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Umweltprobenbank des Bundes Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der Antarktis Schutzgebiete unter der …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Non-native species

    Ship in the Antarctic

    … non-native to the Antarctic. Soil organisms, plants and soil organisms such as roundworms (Nematoda), waterbears (Tardigrada), springtails (Collembola) and mites … structures and therefore in the ecological function of the soil fauna. The study found no evidence of an introduction of non-native plant species. Concrete … be discussed at international level. Related contents Indikator: Artenvielfalt und Landschaftsqualität Pflanzenschutzmittel in der Landwirtschaft Stickstoff …

  • 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.

    … Antarctic. UBA also commissions research projects.UBA also hosts expert events and workshops, whose purpose is mainly to discuss open questions about enforcement of … with other authorities and institutions, which are listed in the right column under 'Links'. Who uses the work and services of the German Environment Agency? …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    Underwater noise 08.12.2020 Underwater noise: Causes, effects and solution approaches Marine mammals use sound

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes was adopted in 1999 and entered into … with Serbia, co-leads the activity on small-scale water supplies and sanitation under the current workplan. Comprehensive data on small-scale water supplies in the … the Water Safety Plan-approach (WSP) in small-scale water supplies are conducted. A workshop on WSP in the EECCA region and a meeting of the International Small …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … loss An earthworm in its natural habitat. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt The world’s soils are neither barren nor dead, for they constitute the … in this domain (elaborating soil quality categories and conducting soil ecology workshops) in no way detract from the topicality of the panel’s recommendations – …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    … The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program CORINE Land Cover 2006 Source: Umweltbundesamt Land cover is a key indicator of anthropogenic environmental pollution. The … program was carried out by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)’s Deutsches Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum, on behalf of the UBA. Associated content Links Corine Land … the Year 2012 - „Backdating“of DLM-DE from the Reference Year 2009 to the Year 2006 Workshop CORINE Land Cover 2000 in Germany and Europe and its use for Environmental …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … compaction Farm machinery tends to compact the soil. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Farm vehicles exert pressure on the soil that varies according to equipment weight. If the weight generated underneath the tires exceeds ground stability, the soil particles are compacted; … durch Wasser Boden des Jahres Umweltprobenbank des Bundes Internationaler Workshop, Kampala, Uganda – Sept 2017 Related publications Funding climate-friendly …

  • Article from 23.08.2013 | Last changed: 17.03.2014

    AEGL - Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Organization

    … „Association of the Chemical Industry“ (Verband der Chemischen Industrie; VCI) around 1990. In 1991, the „European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of … be established because of their relevance in relation to hazardous incidents. Under contract of the „Federal Agency for Civil Defense“ the Technical University in … Associated content Links Kommission für Anlagensicherheit FoBiG - Forschungs- und Beratungsinstitut Gefahrstoffe GmbH OECD - Chemical Accidents Programme Similar …