… is the driest and coldest continent on Earth. Only in the west temperatures reach the freezing point during the warmest month, January; otherwise, the annual average temperature of - 55°C is far colder. However, the Antarctic is also affected by global climate change: it is warming …

… plate called the Antarctic Plate. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA When one considers the mile-thick ice shields which cover the Antarctic continent today, it is … m), is on the edge of the mountain range. These facts and findings are based on modern measuring techniques, including radar and satellite exploration and seismic testing, which make it possible to 'take a look' under the ice. Different types of rock formation hint at the eventful history of …

… There are active volcanic regions in Antarctica, for example Deception Island (a caldera flooded by the sea) or the volcano Mount Erebus (3,794 m) on Ross Island. … M. Müller/UBA Associated content Links ANDRILL: Querschnitt durch die Eisschichten der Antarktis Antarctic Sea Ice Extent Animation 2002-2008 Related contents Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der Antarktis Schutzgebiete unter …

… can only be tracked on a large-scale with the help of remote sensing. The Federal Environment Agency is campaigning for a system of international penguin … number of parties to the Antarctic Treaty. Related contents Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der Antarktis Schutzgebiete unter der CAMLR-Konvention …

… 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 … logistical and tourism activities on the Fildes Peninsula, which has had considerable environmental impact until recently, was the reason for the many years of … is to designate the region as an Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) in order to better coordinate local activities and make them more environmentally …

… and how Antarctica is changing as result of human.. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA The Federal Environment Agency evaluates the potential environmental impact of human … various activities. last update on 27.01.2016 It is the responsibility of the Federal Environment Agency to evaluate the potential environmental impact of … Anwendungslabor für Künstliche Intelligenz und Big Data am UBA Antragsformulare in der Übersicht Umweltprobenbank des Bundes Erhaltung der lebenden Meeresschätze der …

… fascinated by this vast ice landscape ever since its discovery. Source: Dorling Kindersley RF / Thinkstock "Imagine a country as large as Australia and Europe … in July 1983. There are also strong katabatic, or fall winds in Antarctica, which reach speeds of up to 300 km/h. Mount Erebus on Ross Island is the world's …

… of an introduction of non-native plant species. Concrete recommendations can be derived from the study results for the improved protection of Antarctic ecosystems … contents Indikator: Artenvielfalt und Landschaftsqualität Pflanzenschutzmittel in der Landwirtschaft Stickstoff CASRI’s Co-design Methodology: The Funnelling Approach … monitoring on Fildes Peninsula (Maxwell Bay, Antarctic) Detrimental effects of underwater noise Tackling the climate and biodiversity crises in Europe through Urban …

… AUG, it executes other tasks related to the Antarctic and its protection in a broader sense. These tasks include information of the public through press releases, … 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? …

… on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, the signatory states undertook to protect and preserve the Antarctic’s original biotic communities and its … in the region and on how the Antarctic was discovered and explored can be found under “Human presence in the Antarctic”. Details about the legal framework for protection of this special ecosystem are compiled under “Antarctic Treaty System”. The role that UBA plays in this context is described …

… this workplan, Parties stipulate which joint activities they want to conduct in order to achieve the goals of the Protocol. Germany, together 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 … for conducting a “cold” biodegradation simulation test according to OECD TG 309 REACH: Guidance and Methods for the Identification and Assessment of PMT/vPvM …