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  • Article from 05.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.01.2024

    Waste prevention

    A waste container being emptied

    … of the federal states was adopted. It was drawn up with support of the German Environment Agency. The waste prevention program was reviewed in 2019 and … to achieve the waste prevention that is a priority according to Section 6 of the German Circular Economy Act (“Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz”, KrWG), the following … to raise public awareness of the issue of waste prevention. The diverse campaigns present practical solutions and impulses and show the broad spectrum of waste …

  • Article from 19.03.2015 | Last changed: 04.04.2016

    Waste classification

    Glass container contains white glass bottles, but also plastic waste

    … classifies waste according to source of genration. The list was transposed into German law via the Waste Classification Ordinance (Abfallverzeichnisverordnung - … classifies waste according to source of genration. The list was transposed into German law via the Waste Classification Ordinance (Abfallverzeichnisverordnung - …

  • Article from 05.07.2016 | Last changed: 12.07.2016

    Waste types

    Several large trash cans

    … according to their composition and origin, whereby the types of waste comprise (in commen terms) household waste, bulky waste, commercial waste and construction … of it, wishes to dispose of it, or is required by law to dispose it of. Under German law, a given object or substance is to be regarded as waste insofar as a … according to their composition and origin, whereby the types of waste comprise (in commen terms) household waste, bulky waste, commercial waste and construction …

  • Article from 20.01.2014 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Waste management

    Waste sorting facilitie

    … and treatment of waste. last update on 20.01.2014 Waste management in Germany For Germans, waste collection and disposal are self-evident. However, this is the result … of waste are produced in Germany each year, with construction and demolition waste (including road construction) accounting for 60 percent of this waste, while … of waste are produced in Germany each year, with construction and demolition waste (including road construction) accounting for 60 percent of this waste, while …

  • Article from 07.12.2021 | Last changed: 07.12.2021

    Ammunition in the sea

    Gefahren durch Munitionsaltlasten für Schifffahrt, Fischerei, menschliche Gesundheit und das Meeresökosystem

    … Ammunition in the sea Gefahren durch Munitionsaltlasten für Schifffahrt, Fischerei, … forskingsinstitutt - the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) In the German North and Baltic Seas, there are contaminated sites of about 1.6 million tons … near the dumping areas and can accumulate in marine organisms such as mussels. The German Environment Agency has therefore commissioned the Institute of Toxicology and …

  • Article from 29.04.2025 | Last changed: 29.04.2025

    Marine governance: How can effective marine protection succeed?

    … Marine governance: How can effective marine protection succeed? Oceans know no … in 1974 and revised in 1992, are particularly important for the management of German marine waters. While the initial focus was on combating pollution of the … Protecting the oceans Links Meeresschutzrecht HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (in Englisch) OSPAR North-East Environment Strategy (in Englisch) BLANO …

  • Article from 03.12.2025 | Last changed: 03.12.2025

    European Earth Observation Programme Copernicus

    Sentinel-2 RGB satellite image of Dessau-Roßlau (date of recording: June 21, 2020), overlaid with the data product “Riparian Zones” (reference year 2012), provided by the Copernicus Land Service.

    … available. National Responsibilities The responsibility for space activities in Germany lies with the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR), supported by the German Aerospace Center ( DLR ). For the Copernicus services, the federal government … development of the programme and provide information and guidance to users in Germany on Copernicus and its potential applications. How the UBS is involved …

  • Article from 15.06.2020 | Last changed: 24.06.2020

    Examples of Good Practice In Natech Risk Management

    … Examples of Good Practice In Natech Risk Management How to prevent chemical … (SGDs)  is most applicable to each example in question.  Secondly, the example is presented by figures, if available.   Next, for a quick and easy access, key figures … (SGDs)  is most applicable to each example in question.  Secondly, the example is presented by figures, if available.   Next, for a quick and easy access, key figures …

  • Article from 15.06.2020 | Last changed: 16.07.2020

    Natural Hazards Triggering Technical Accidents (Natech)

    Lightning and technical installation

    … used for design and layout of facilities where hazardous substances are or may be present. Natech risk management requires the involvement of experts for natural … ). The results from this survey, an elaborated discussion document and the presentations at the Workshop ( See Workshop Proceedings ) gave the basis for … And Safety of Installations: Recommendation from the UN / OECD Natech Project, in German) C)  Klimawandel und Anlagensicherheit: Empfehlungen aus dem UN / OECD Natech …

  • Article from 06.10.2023 | Last changed: 06.10.2023

    How to reach UBA

    … See here for maps and further information on how to reach all the offices of the German Environment Agency (UBA). Click on the maps to open a more detailed view. … at the reception in the Forum, located in the main building. Thank you! Map of the German Environment Agency headquarters in Dessau-Roßlau Source: UBA Berlin-Grunewald … mountain weather. The trip up the mountain must be taken with the funicular driver present. A safety information sheet (Merkblatt für Besucher zur Verminderung des …

  • Article from 10.05.2023 | Last changed: 10.05.2023

    Environmental administrative offences and environmental crime

    A hammer in a court

    … Environmental administrative offences and environmental crime Sanctions for breaches … in sections 324 et seqq. under Chapter 29 ('Offences against environment') of the German Criminal Code ( StGB ) and in a number of environmental laws (e.g. sections27 … the federal level is responsible for the prosecution of some offenses as well. The German Environment Agency is responsible, for example, for prosecuting and …

  • Article from 19.08.2019 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

    Air quality maps: Background information

    … Air quality maps: Background information How are the German Environment Agency's maps of Germany's current air pollution and ozone concentration forecasts drawn up? We …