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  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Non-native species

    Ship in the Antarctic

    … Non-native species Human activities introduce non-native animal and plant species into the Antarctic Source: axily / Fotolia.com The Antarctic … The UBA took this potential risk as the starting point to commission a research project entitled "The Impact of Human Activities on Soil Organisms of the Maritime … Methodology: The Funnelling Approach Deutsch-Chinesischer Track-II-Dialog Related publications Terrestrial biological monitoring on Fildes Peninsula (Maxwell Bay, …

  • 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.

    The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic Protecting the Antarctic is one of the tasks of the German … sense. These tasks include information of the public through press releases, publications, guidelines and seminars, national and international reporting … to improve environmental protection in the Antarctic. UBA also commissions research projects.UBA also hosts expert events and workshops, whose purpose is mainly to …

  • 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 to search for food and partners, … Consequences of other Disturbances (PCoD). The UBA commissioned a research project to analyse the effects of airgun signals at distances of up to 2,000 km in … für Schweinswale ... Schallschutzkonzept für Schweiswale...(in German) Publications Assessment of potential for masking in marine mammals of the Antarctic …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … Fritz Hertel/UBA Roald Amundsen said, “We must not cease to remember with gratitude and admiration the first seafarers who navigated their ships through storms and fog … we have compiled numerous information on the white continent for the interested public, potential applicants, media representatives and others. Discover Antarctica … Übereinkommen zur Erhaltung der antarktischen Robben (CCAS) Related publications Terrestrial biological monitoring on Fildes Peninsula (Maxwell Bay, …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    Protocol on Water and Health The protocol is a legally-binding instrument on water and health in the … financing of small-scale water supply and sanitation services was developed. Pilot projects on the application of the Water Safety Plan-approach (WSP) in small-scale … „UMID: Umwelt und Mensch – Informationsdienst“ Trinkwasser verteilen Related publications Environmental Awareness in Germany 2024 Urease- and nitrification …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … water intake is key to our health, as our bodies lose water throughout the day and night. An adult should normally drink an average of two liters of water daily. … and operators. In Germany, drinking water quality is monitored by state and local public health officials. The UBA’s role The UBA’s mission in terms of drinking water … are not (yet) possible or only partially possible to evaluate (236.52 kB) Related publications Environmental Awareness in Germany 2024 Contaminants in water …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … Harmful substance properties When is a product considered low-polluting and low-emissions? What other environmental properties should a product have? … of substances in products which bear the ecolabel are identified in the research project “ CMR substances in products ". The German Environment Agency had defined … Support Portal US EPA: Design for the Environment Alternatives Assessments Publications Enhancement of the REACH requirements for (imported) articles Related …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … universe. Even a mere teaspoon of soil contains a million bacteria, 120,000 fungi and 25,000 algae. These microscopic organisms perform key material-cycle functions. … But the document also states that further research is needed in this sphere, via projects in the seventh framework program. To this end, some soil biodiversity … European Atlas of Soil Biodiversity National Strategy on Biological Biodiversity Publications Entwicklung von bodenbiologischen Bodengüteklassen für Acker- und …

  • 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 … on behalf of the UBA. Associated content Links Corine Land Cover - Germany Publications Updating the Land Use and Land Cover Database CLC for the Year 2012 - …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … stability, the soil particles are compacted; this in turn degrades soil quality. And as farm equipment grows ever heavier, problems can result. last update on … the stability of the soil to compaction ratio (soil preload). This concept allows a projection to be made as to whether a given machine will engender additional soil … des Bundes Internationaler Workshop, Kampala, Uganda – Sept 2017 Related publications Funding climate-friendly soil management: Risks and key issues Role of …

  • Article from 23.08.2013 | Last changed: 17.03.2014

    AEGL - Acute Exposure Guideline Levels: Organization

    … take place. Within the OECD there are similar activities, especially in the Netherlands an France. The history of AEGL values First activities relating to hazardous incident guidance values in Germany date back to the late 80ies and early 90ies: An (unpublished) concept for the derivation of … by FoBiG and consultants Dr. Voß/Dr. Rosner within the framework of a follow-up project. In the USA , considerations dating back to 1944 were taken up in the 70ies …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … whose scope of activity reaches beyond the territory of a federal state and for foreign associations in general. Domestic associations whose scope of … Sentence 2 No. 1-5 UmwRG , the competent authority at UBA needs informative data and documentation from the applicant association. Documentation is reviewed and … the last amendment to the articles of association/bylaws; Proof of promotion of public-benefit purposes (e.g. current notice of non-liability for tax due on the …