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  • 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.

    … 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

    … Source: paylessimages / Fotolia.com The main aim of the Protocol is to protect public health from water-related diseases. last update on 16.12.2016 The main aim of … Asia. The Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes was adopted in 1999 and …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … 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 … in cutting-edge developments and apply German expertise to WHO evaluations. We also use the international treaty known as the Protocol on Water and Health as an …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … environmental properties should a product have? Various evaluation methods are used to answer these questions. last update on 17.02.2016 Evaluation of harmful … Support Portal US EPA: Design for the Environment Alternatives Assessments Publications Enhancement of the REACH requirements for (imported) articles Related …

  • 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

    … be available on the hazardous properties of these substances, their patterns of use in a variety of products, and their possible spread in the environment or human … for low-pollutant products. The thematic area “Toxic Substances in Products” focuses, amongst others, on the following questions: What regulations exist on …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … upshot of these processes is the release of fixed nutrients as minerals that can be used by plants. At the same time, soil organisms also help to create favourable … and administrative measures alone; for it is also important to involve the general public. One good example of this is the Museum of Natural History in the UK …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    … Environment) program provides harmonized and thus comparable land cover and land use information for all EU member states. last update on 20.04.2015 Harmonized land … 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.

    … weigh up to 27 tons; a sugar beet harverster weighs up to 60 tons; and trucks used for crop transport weigh up to 40 tons. Driving such machinery over the ground … des Bundes Internationaler Workshop, Kampala, Uganda – Sept 2017 Related publications Test battery for the effect determination of chemicals in soils: …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … Helpful hints on gaining recognition Useful information for environmental associations seeking recognition according to … 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 …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2025

    Preconditions for Recognition

    … requirements. last update on 15.06.2017 Requirements for associations To make use of the special NGO litigation rights pursuant to Article 2 of the Environmental … that period; It offers guarantees of proper performance of its duties; It promotes public-benefit purposes and It allows any person who supports the objectives of the … They must meet the same requirements as domestic associations. They may, however, file an appeal or bring legal action before a decision on recognition has been …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2025

    Legal background to the Environmental Appeals Act

    … The UmwRG is designed to incorporate into German law that part of the European Public Participation Directive 2993/35/EC of 26 May 2003 which deals with access to … to protect human health. It seeks to achieve this aim by promoting and enhancing public participation – in particular by associations – and access to justice. The …

  • Article from 10.01.2018 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Recognition of environmental and nature protection associations

    Logo of the competent authority for environmental and nature conservation associations

    … im Umweltrecht in der Praxis . Research on access to justice Evaluation of the Use and Effects of NGO appeals under the German Environmental Appeals Act … concerns in administrative decisions. The study examined 37 environmental appeals filed up to early 2012 by recognised environmental associations since UmwRG entered … decisions. The final report is available here and listed at right under "Publications". Associated content Links Press releases: Effectiveness environmental …