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  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    International Chemicals Management

    International chemicals management aims to achieve the sustainable use of chemicals worldwide

    … impacts and conserve resources while maximising the benefits of using chemicals for sustainable development. To achieve this goal, a wide range of stakeholders must work together internationally and make concerted use of effective tools for global chemicals management. last update on 22.01.2024 Beyond 2020 - a crucial phase for chemicals management worldwide Global Chemicals Outlook : Sustainable …

  • Article from 12.03.2018 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Substances hazardous to waters

    … and mixtures that are handled or stored in facilities in Germany are classified for their water-hazardous properties. last update on 12.03.2018 Classification of … according to Appendix 2 Number 3 ( Formblatt 3: feste nwg Gemische ) can also be downloaded from the documents. As WGK classification is a national legislation the …

  • Article from 03.09.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Precautionary soil protection

    … means detecting and counteracting harmful impacts on soil early on, i.e., well before soil’s functions become endangered. Once soil has lost its functional capacity it is very difficult to restore. This has implications for all other areas of the environment, including humans. last update on 03.09.2014 … harmful effects on the ecosystem concerned are not expected to occur according to present knowledge. Related contents Bodenerosion durch Wind Bodenerosion durch …

  • Article from 12.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Brownfield redevelopment and inner urban development

    … Brownfield redevelopment and inner urban development Land take for settlement and transport is set to decrease to 30 hectares per day by 2020. To … The expansion of towns and cities invariably claims more and more open space, –for example, when greenfield land at the outskirts of towns and cities is converted … and current nationwide data concerning inner urban brownfield land is available at present. Statistics show that underused and brownfield landin the human settlement …

  • Article from 28.02.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Paving and construction

    street with concrete and asphalt

    … about by construction, it can completely or partly destroy vital soil functions. For example, paving over open space destroys natural habitats. Land use resulting in … 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 being …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Pressures on soil

    Photo of concrete slabs with gras growing through

    … last update on 26.02.2014 Soil degradation is a process that has been going on for many years and from myriad sources, the one culprit being land development, … element of a vast and ancient ecosystem. The operant term here is “irreversible,” for rehabilitation is merely a stopgap measure that cannot possibly restore the … Human influences stress our soils. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Download image (353.52 kB) Next Previous Related contents Indikator: Siedlungs- und …

  • Article from 27.12.2017 | Last changed: 23.01.2025

    Spatial and Settlement Development

    Lucian Milasan

    … Milasan / Fotolia.com Our demands on the use of space are increasing. It is therefore important to plan with the future in mind. Sustainable planning and development … ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone in der Nordsee - Kartenteil Source: BSH 2009 Downloads: PDF-Datei (Download) (1.37 MB) What are the objectives of sustainable …

  • Article from 02.08.2023 | Last changed: 23.10.2025

    Guarantees of origin for renewable energy sources

    Guarantees of origin for renewable energy sources The market share of green electricity has increased … scan of your Handelsregisterauszug (Commercial Register extract(s)). If applicable: Download the power of attorney form for account holders or vendors, complete it and … For information as to how communication with grid operators is carried out, go to Downloads for grid operators ("Downloads", "Netzbetreiber") . For our initial …

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP)

    Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) Even though there is no Antarctic … Treaty laid down that the Consultative Parties must convene at regular intervals for the purpose of information exchange and to consult on regulations concerning … last update on 28.01.2016 Article 11 of the Environment Protocol establishes the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP), whose functions are defined in detail …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    International activities in and around the Antarctic

    … in some places and at certain times: research, tourism and logistics support for activities all leave their footprint. It is not always necessary to be present in person to preserve the uniqueness of the Antarctic. A lot of work of … in the Antarctic to the other Parties to the Treaty. Related contents Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der Antarktis …

  • Article from 19.05.2016 | Last changed: 19.05.2016

    Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals

    Antarctic seals like this sea leopard are protected by a convention.

    Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals Antarctic seals like this sea … to the brink of extinction. Since 1972 animals have been protected under the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals (CCAS). last update on 19.05.2016 The …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctic Treaty System

    … with widely varying priorities in terms of research and environmental protection for 50 years despite an as yet unresolved, and therefore "frozen", territorial conflict. The Antarctic Treaty was signed on 1 December 1959 in Washington D.C. and entered into force on 23 June 1961. Further conventions followed in subsequent years. 1964: …