… Responsible use of chemicals and household products Environmentally conscious cleaning also keeps the oceans clean … You can find environmental tips for the household here (in German only). … Responsible use of chemicals and household products …

… such as marine mammals, seabirds and sea turtles often die due to bycatch. The use of bottom trawls destroys the sensitive seabed and jeopardises biodiversity. … such as marine mammals, seabirds and sea turtles often die due to bycatch. The use of bottom trawls destroys the sensitive seabed and jeopardises biodiversity. …

… can be taken to ease the problem. Noise pollution can also be avoided or reduced by using suitable technology. Quieter ship engines and propellers are currently being … pile-driving noise are being deployed. In recreational boating, the constant use of echo sounders should be scrutinised and the possibility of selective use should be examined. In addition, good maintenance of boat propellers is crucial …

… Marine litter in the sea Clean oceans are important for everyone: use reusable products! Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 14.08.2025 The … world that do not yet have a regulated waste disposal system and rely instead open landfill sites. Precipitation is discharged untreated into the oceans and with it, … world that do not yet have a regulated waste disposal system and rely instead open landfill sites. Precipitation is discharged untreated into the oceans and with it, …

… nutrient concentrations in the sea Mountains of foam on the beach have various causes. What do we have to do with it? Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on … Nitrogen from wastewater and nitrous oxide from livestock farming and fertilisers used in agriculture enter water systems and make their way to the sea. Municipal …

… the sustainability of substances and mixtures. ChemSelect is primarily aimed at users of chemicals: companies that manufacture mixtures and use substances or … with just a few data entries. The assessment results are presented in a simple way using the traffic light colours green, yellow and red. Scientists/researchers or … toxicity Exposure potential Climate impact and ozone depletion potential Resource consumption Circularity Responsibility of the supplier The data entered for …

… and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) that considers the evolving societal and policy landscape. National Agency Highlights: Innovations and Challenges The session began … they face. The Environment Agency Austria has established a new department focused on transformation and innovation, addressing environmental impact assessment … Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda development are the time and human resources needed to motivate stakeholders to participate in the different activities …

… Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance Poor harvests due to heat and drought – just one of the … nature's resilience to extreme weather events. However, climate change, intensive land use, and significant alterations to natural river and floodplain ecosystems are …

… in temperature to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. Specific demands for greenhouse gas reduction in the first GST include tripling renewable energy capacity globally by 2030, doubling the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030 and accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels. … the Paris climate target of 1.5 degrees can be kept within reach would be largely used up by 2030. According to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2024 , the world is …

… if their ecology remains intact. But how can we best ensure that our soils are used judiciously and responsibly as habitats and resources? The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among other things by … initiative of the UBA, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR) and Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie (LBEG), the game is free of charge and …

… in this process are the development period and the scope of anthropogenic ground use, which in recent centuries has induced major changes in the soil. Soil develops … per cent via the force exerted when the water freezes, the resulting pressure causes the rock to burst, fracture and comminute. For dark rock in particular, the … of optimal conditions. Hence it is essential that soil management techniques be used that do not reduce humus content. Soil is a mixture of differently sized …