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  • Article from 19.05.2016 | Last changed: 19.05.2016

    Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

    … time again ships are caught engaging in illegal fishing by neighbouring countries, who then confiscate their catch. However, it is difficult to effectively control IUU … time again ships are caught engaging in illegal fishing by neighbouring countries, who then confiscate their catch. However, it is difficult to effectively control IUU …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Individual tourism in Antarctica

    A little aircraft

    … interior of Antarctica possible. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA Travellers to Antarctica who do not join a cruise or yachting journey are considered 'individual'. This … the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags Antarctica … Travellers to Antarctica who do not join a cruise or yachting journey are considered 'individual'. This …

  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Tourists in Antarctica

    Tourists on the mountain

    … in effect today: he organized the first cruise trips to Antarctica for travellers who enjoyed information and lectures by experts instead of entertainment programmes. … sound tourism in Antarctica. Now the IAATO has more than 100 members who have obliged themselves to advocate and promote the guidelines of this …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Human presence in the Antarctic

    The presence of humans poses a threat to the ecosystem.

    … there are no permanent settlements aside from scientific stations. The people who travel to the Antarctic today are researchers, tourists or journalists. last … Antarctica. Besides penguins and seals there are only researchers and station staff who reside there for varying lengths of time. People usually work in the Antarctic …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Fauna of the Antarctic

    The Adélie penguin is one of five penguin species which breed in the Antarctic.

    … but only five of all eighteen known species are residents of the Antarctic who are endemic as breeders on the continent, the adjacent ice or neighbouring … Antarctic Peninsula is the existence of the flightless Belgica antarctica midge, whose twelve-millimetre length makes it the largest endemic terrestrial animal. The …

  • 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.

    … UBA also commissions research projects.UBA also hosts expert events and workshops, whose purpose is mainly to discuss open questions about enforcement of the AUG and … authorities and institutions, which are listed in the right column under 'Links'. Who uses the work and services of the German Environment Agency? Source: …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … “We must not cease to remember with gratitude and admiration the first seafarers who navigated their ships through storms and fog to augment our knowledge of the … “We must not cease to remember with gratitude and admiration the first seafarers who navigated their ships through storms and fog to augment our knowledge of the …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide the joint secretariat for the Protocol. It is the first international, … was collected for the first time as part of this activity under the lead of the WHO Collaborating Centre at UBA, and published in the document Status of small-scale …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … greatly from our involvement in international drinking water initiatives. As a WHO Collaborating center for drinking-water hygiene research , we are involved in cutting-edge developments and apply German expertise to WHO evaluations. We also use the international treaty known as the Protocol on Water … greatly from our involvement in international drinking water initiatives. As a WHO Collaborating center for drinking-water hygiene research , we are involved in …

  • 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

    … found in specific products (electronics, building products, motor vehicles, etc.)? Who are the competent authorities in regard to chemicals in products (adoption of … found in specific products (electronics, building products, motor vehicles, etc.)? Who are the competent authorities in regard to chemicals in products (adoption of …

  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … Environment Agency is responsible for the recognition of domestic associations whose scope of activity reaches beyond the territory of a federal state and for … licensing and legislative procedures, as well as position papers, member magazines, newsletters, leaflets, press articles) Evidence of existence of a field of activity …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2025

    Preconditions for Recognition

    … of its duties; It promotes public-benefit purposes and It allows any person who supports the objectives of the association to become a member with full voting … of its duties; It promotes public-benefit purposes and It allows any person who supports the objectives of the association to become a member with full voting …