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  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Parties' reporting obligations

    … other environmental information and reports on measures taken to manage and protect specific areas. The annual report also compiles information on environmental impact … other environmental information and reports on measures taken to manage and protect specific areas. The annual report also compiles information on environmental impact …

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 28.01.2016

    Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)

    … Matters" and "Tourism". Other Working Groups are established to address specific topics such as search and rescue activities or the designation of Specially … of ATMEs (Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts) are occasionally convened to discuss specific issues of current importance. In the time period between two conferences …

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Protected Areas in Antarctica

    Areas of special importance for Antarctica can be designated as Specially Protected Areas.

    … protected areas onshore and in the ocean. Annex V of the Environment Protocol specifically regulates the protection and management of areas in Antarctica. Areas … protected areas onshore and in the ocean. Annex V of the Environment Protocol specifically regulates the protection and management of areas in Antarctica. Areas …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

    The Antarctic is protected by stringent environmental protection regulations.

    … of any activity on the Antarctic environment. The Protocol's five annexes lay down specific regulations on the preparation of environmental impact assessments, the … of any activity on the Antarctic environment. The Protocol's five annexes lay down specific regulations on the preparation of environmental impact assessments, the …

  • Article from 24.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctic Treaty System

    … Antarctic Treaty System From time to time one hears the question to whom the Antarctic actually belongs to. The answer is simple: since … zur Erhaltung der Antarktischen Robben … From time to time one hears the question to whom the Antarctic actually belongs to. The answer is simple: since …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 22.01.2014

    Waste oil

    Three barrels of waste oil

    … / Fotolia.com Today oil changes in a car are predominantly made in garages. So the question arises for individuals about the whereabouts of waste oil hardly. However, … waste oil … Today oil changes in a car are predominantly made in garages. So the question arises for individuals about the whereabouts of waste oil hardly. However, …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … likewise. Since 2005 the Parties to the Antarctic Treaty have also been developing specific visitor guidelines to regulate the activities at the most frequently … of valid insurance, improved cooperation and coordination among the Parties, and specific regulation governing air travel. The Parties adopted Resolution 10 (2012) …

  • 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.

    … also hosts expert events and workshops, whose purpose is mainly to discuss open questions about enforcement of the AUG and the further development of environmental … also hosts expert events and workshops, whose purpose is mainly to discuss open questions about enforcement of the AUG and the further development of environmental …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … is highly concentrated during the short period of the Antarctic summer and in specific regions, for example the Antarctic Peninsula which is visited frequently by … is highly concentrated during the short period of the Antarctic summer and in specific regions, for example the Antarctic Peninsula which is visited frequently by …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … should a product have? Various evaluation methods are used to answer these questions. last update on 17.02.2016 Evaluation of harmful substances in products … or reduction of problematic substances and which are adjusted according to specific product group. Harmful substance properties which may constitute grounds …

  • 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

    … area “Toxic Substances in Products” focuses, amongst others, on the following questions: What regulations exist on chemicals in products? Are they binding or … concern? How can they be replaced? What are the typical toxic substances found in specific products (electronics, building products, motor vehicles, etc.)? Who are …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … fungi genus known as zygomycetes (zygote fungi), an endomycorrhiza that is not host-specific. These fungi form intra-root vesicles that act as storage organs for fungi … they still don’t tell us whether the biocoenosis also occurs at the site in question (Römbke et al. 2000). The protection of natural soil functions also extends …