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    Important Environmental Indicators

    The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy. Click on the images to view the indicators.

  • Article from 22.07.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2024

    Statistics concerning transfrontier shipment of waste

    Development of the import and export of hazardous waste and other restricted waste 1995-2008

    … The data shown here is excerpted from figures issued by the Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt), which also provides more detailed information than … … The data shown here is excerpted from figures issued by the Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt), which also provides more detailed information than …

  • Article from 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

    Garbage truck

    … and government agencies. last update on 10.03.2021 Tasks of the Focal Point in the UBA The focal point provides general information and issues expert opinions on … information (Annex VII) have given rise to numerous questions to which the UBA provides answers in an FAQ document known as the FAQ-List. In the interest of … the task of classifying wastes in the Annexes to the Waste Shipment Regulation, the UBA has compiled consolidated waste lists incorporated the Annexes III, IIIA, IIIB …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Transfrontier shipment of wastes

    garbage dump and seagulls

    … for waste export and import at the Federal States (Länder), and for transit at the UBA); data exchange; penalties and fines. For further information concerning the … relevant regulations see legal basis . The Focal Point to Basel Convention in the UBA is the competent authority for transfrontier movement of waste through Germany. … for waste export and import at the Federal States (Länder), and for transit at the UBA); data exchange; penalties and fines. For further information concerning the …

  • Article from 23.03.2021 | Last changed: 23.03.2021

    Environmental law

    The statue of Justitia

    … does not have environmental protection as its original regulatory purpose. The UBA develops proposals for environmental protection provisions in these fields of … of better environmental regulation and better implementation of environmental law. UBA activities Projects and publications Herausforderungen für ein zukunftsfähiges … does not have environmental protection as its original regulatory purpose. The UBA develops proposals for environmental protection provisions in these fields of …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Promoting Extended Producer Responsibility in international law

    World map from green leaves

    … Producer Responsibility in international law Nachhaltiges-Wirtschaften - World map Source: malp / Fotolia.com Promoting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in … a circular economy. In this context, the TES Academy, jointly with EPR experts at UBA, has set up this collaboration process to further explore the transformative … a circular economy. In this context, the TES Academy, jointly with EPR experts at UBA, has set up this collaboration process to further explore the transformative …

  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    … about eco-friendly washing and cleaning can be found here (in German) on the UBA website. Cosmetics Definition : A ‘cosmetic product’ means any substance or … portal (German) and the SCOTTY website (English) of the German Environment Agency (UBA). Plant protection products Definition : Plant protection products are chemical … on PPPs, their impact on the environment and their regulation is provided on the UBA website. Recommendation : In practice, PPPs are mostly sold to and used by …

  • Article from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 22.04.2016

    Organic-waste treatment

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … treatment Wheel loader being used to turn compost Source: Tim Hermann / UBA High quality compost and digestate for agricultural and horticultural use can be … organic waste has risen steadily since then. According to Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) figures, in 2011 around 14 million tons of organic … it is used to make biogas and digestate. According to a study commissioned by the UBA titled Aufwand und Nutzen einer optimierten Bioabfallverwertung, in 2008 there …

  • Article from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    PARC – Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals

    boy sitting between flowers in front of a hillside

    … as grant signatories (GS), which for Germany are the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). Affiliated entities … form of additional national partners, are then in turn connected to each GS. The UBA has six such AE and BfR ten (see section "PARC - National Hub -> Affiliated … University of Aachen Nathalie Costa Pinheiro - Employer: Lower Saxony State Health Office NLGA ( NLGA ) Stakeholders of the German PARC National Hub: The members of …

  • Article from 25.08.2025 | Last changed: 25.09.2025

    Research Project „Food and Agriculture with a Future“

    The image shows a circular collage of individual photos depicting animal husbandry (chickens, pigs, cattle), a wheat field, and a plate with a vegetarian dish made from vegetables and lentils. In the center of the circle is the lettering “ErLa” (Ernährung und Landwirtschaft mit Zukunft, or “Nutrition and Agriculture with a Future”).

    … with a Future“ Eigenforschungsprojekt ErLa Source: Eigene Zusammenstellung UBA What does environmentally friendly agriculture and sustainable, healthy … used to achieve the transformation of the agricultural and food system in Germany? UBA is addressing these and other questions in the “Food and Agriculture with a … used to achieve the transformation of the agricultural and food system in Germany? UBA is addressing these and other questions in the “Food and Agriculture with a …

  • Article from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 15.07.2015

    Climate protection in the waste management sector

    Bio-gas plant

    … of MSW. The capture and use of landfill gas also reduces GHG emissions. The UBA has commissioned a number of studies on the impact of waste management on … of MSW. The capture and use of landfill gas also reduces GHG emissions. The UBA has commissioned a number of studies on the impact of waste management on …

  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    From Stakeholder Dialogue to German Centre for Micropollutants

    … Stakeholder Groups in the Stakeholder Dialogue on Micropollutants Source: BMU/UBA 2017 (Stakeholder Dialogue Policy Paper) Source: BMU & UBA On 19/03/2019, representatives of the stakeholders presented the results paper … signal was given for the newly created German Centre for Micropollutants at the UBA. In future, the Centre is to continue identifying relevant micropollutants …