… Inspections in the Antarctic 2013 South African-German inspection group Source: M. Ney Most of UBA's work with regard to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty and the Antarctic … to take up the cruise ship as a full member at its annual meeting in April 2013. … Inspections in the Antarctic …

… Alpine Convention High Alpine lake Source: Hoffmann / UBA The Alps are the largest natural and cultural space in Central Europe. The mountains shape the landscape and lifestyle of the population in eight different …

… Mobile air conditioning with climate-friendly refrigerant CO2 The Federal Environment Agencies’ climate friendly official car (VW Touran) Source: Gabriele Hoffmann / UBA An EU directive has banned the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases with global warming potential exceeding 150 … cars with CO2 air conditioning systems have been offered. last update on 15.07.2024 The refrigerant CO 2 Using the refrigerant CO 2 in mobile air conditioning systems …

… Odours from building products Test person conducting an odour assessment in the laboratory Source: Hermann-Rietschel-Institut der TU Berlin Refurbishing is fun and it beautifies the home. However, hazardous substances frequently lurk in building products - joint … products which outgas volatile organic compounds (VOC) and odours can be harmful to the health and well-being of the people who reside inside. Healthy indoor air is …

… Statutes and regulations Statutory regulations are aimed protection of the environment. Source: AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Fluorinated greenhouse gases and … binding guidelines are implemented by European regulations and directives. Further legislation was enacted to achieve EU environmental protection goals. The body of European guidelines is complemented by national laws and regulations. …

… Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings The Blue Angel is the world’s first and oldest environmental protection label. Source: Blauer Engel Good health and well-being in the home depends greatly on the quality of indoor air. Indoor air has many potential …

… also applies to wastes for which a permit is required. last update on 15.01.2021 The procedure of prior written consent comprises requirements concerning prior checks (before the shipment starts) and fate verification (for each transport). The exporter has to notify the shipment to the competent authority of dispatch by …