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  • 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.

    The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic Protecting the Antarctic is one of … difficult at first glance to see the connection between a German environment agency and the Antarctic - after all, Germany has no territorial claims in the eternal ice. …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … Underwater noise 08.12.2020 Underwater noise: Causes, effects and solution approaches Marine mammals use sound to search for food and partners, for orientation, to communicate or to protect against enemies. … sound waves emitted by ships and research equipment are not absorbed as much as higher frequency sounds and are thus perceived as louder and at greater distances in …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    Protocol on Water and Health The protocol is a legally-binding instrument on water and health in the UNECE region. Source: paylessimages / Fotolia.com The main aim of … health from water-related diseases. last update on 16.12.2016 The main aim of the Protocol on Water and Health is to protect public health from water-related diseases …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … universe. Even a mere teaspoon of soil contains a million bacteria, 120,000 fungi and 25,000 algae. These microscopic organisms perform key material-cycle functions. last update on 17.07.2013 Soil teems with life “Plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms purify the water and air, and ensure fertile soils. Hence the … are only 0.1 millimeter thick. Inoculating crop plants with these fungi allows for higher crop yields and heightened plant vitality (Glante 1988). Mycorrhiza Source: …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program CORINE Land Cover 2006 Source: Umweltbundesamt Land cover is a key indicator of … Centre (DLR)’s Deutsches Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum, on behalf of the UBA. … The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … stability, the soil particles are compacted; this in turn degrades soil quality. And as farm equipment grows ever heavier, problems can result. last update on 10.03.2014 Is soil compaction a problem? Farm, forestry and construction equipment has become ever more powerful and ever heavier in recent … air or water and form a network of pores whose size and properties vary. The higher the water content of soil, the lower its stability will be due to the fact …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2025

    Preconditions for Recognition

    … The association shall be recognized if: According to its bylaws, it predominantly, and not just temporarily, encourages the objectives of environmental protection; It has existed for at least three years at the time of recognition and has been active as defined in number 1 during that period; It offers guarantees of proper performance of its duties; It promotes public-benefit purposes and It allows any person who supports the objectives of the association to become a …

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Recommendations for your tender

    … an aid to green procurement for contracting authorities. Recommendations Cleaning and hygiene Hand drying Construction Construction machines Buildings Furniture Gardening and landscaping Internal components for buildings Floor covering adhesives and other …

  • Article from 10.01.2018 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Recognition of environmental and nature protection associations

    Logo of the competent authority for environmental and nature conservation associations

    Recognition of environmental and nature protection associations Logo of the competent authority for environmental and nature conservation associations Source: Anerkennungsstelle für Umwelt- und … The final report is available here and listed at right under "Publications". … Recognition of environmental and nature protection associations

  • Article from 09.03.2021 | Last changed: 09.03.2021

    Mining law

    The extraction of lignite from opencast mines is also subject to mining law

    … economy is dependent on a secure supply of raw materials. Manufacturing industry and the energy sector in particular require immense amounts of such materials. It is for this reason that Germany extracts its own deposits and also imports significant amounts of those raw materials which are not available domestically. last update on 09.03.2021 Development and challenges from the perspective of environmental protection and resource …

  • Article from 17.09.2019 | Last changed: 17.09.2019

    Rebound effects

    … Sustainable resource use necessitates efficient use of energy, raw materials and water. Increased efficiency allows products to be manufactured and services to be performed using fewer resources, and often at a lower cost. This in turn influences purchasing behaviour and product …