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  • Article from 29.11.2022 | Last changed: 29.11.2022

    Helpful hints on gaining recognition

    … recognition according to the Environmental Appeals Act (UmwRG) last update on 29.11.2022 The German Environment Agency is responsible for the recognition of domestic … The notification of recognition also indicates whether an association has a main emphasis on encouraging the objectives of nature conservation and landscape …

  • 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

    … regulatory regime in the form of the Federal Mining Act (BBergG) . This serves mainly to underpin the secure supply of raw materials with more efficient licensing … to their freedom to engage in mining activities, which is protected by Article 12 (1) of the Basic Law (German Constitution), the granting of mining licences … legislator, but by the Federal Administrative Court with its decision ( Ref: 7 C 11.05 ) in 2006, which has since been confirmed by the Federal Constitutional Court …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Public building law

    Building law helps conserve resources in the planning, construction or modification of residential settlements

    … (BauNVO) . By way of contrast, the building regulations of the individual Länder mainly serve the purpose of hazard prevention, e.g. fire protection. They regulate … of reducing new land take for settlements and transport to 30 hectares per day by 2020 can be supported by strengthening internal development in urban development … (BauNVO) . By way of contrast, the building regulations of the individual Länder mainly serve the purpose of hazard prevention, e.g. fire protection. They regulate …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … first published a recommendation on the definition of nanomaterials in October 2011. This definition is implemented in the Regulation on Biocidal Products ((EU) No … life cycle with the aim to better connect safety research with innovation research. Main emphasis is on research activities regarding the development, adaption and … advanced materials: application safety and environmental compatibility” of 2016-2020 is currently under review. Associated content Links European Commission …

  • Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection law

    paragraphs

    … law contained in the Federal Soil Protection and Contaminated Sites Ordinance of 12 July 1999 ( BBodSchV ), are taken into consideration in the enforcement of these … the EU Commission has withdrawn the proposal. International law There are three main international treaties which contain relevant provisions on soil protection: … on Biological Diversity of 1992 and the Climate Framework Convention of 1992. The main aims of the Desertification Convention are to combat desertification and to …

  • Article from 21.02.2023 | Last changed: 21.02.2023

    Environmental management at UBA

    EMAS logo on the face of the UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau

    … UBA has a high standard in the requirements to be met for the construction, maintenance and operation of its buildings. As part of the construction projects at … friendly procurement , business travel, printing and copying, and events. In 2020, we also intend to flesh out the requirements to determine the greenhouse gas … We aim to reduce this impact as far as possible and compensate for any remaining climate impact.  By 2020 we want to define and implement concrete …

  • Article from 20.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines

    … Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines last update on 20.11.2025 Introduction Pursuant to the 2nd amendment of the German Drinking Water … two years after they have been issued by UBA. After this date, for construction and maintenance of facilities for the abstraction, treatment and distribution of … contact with drinking water - New European regulation according to Directive (EU) 2020/2184 Evaluation criteria for metallic materials For metallic materials in …

  • Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    Questions and Answers on Water Reuse

    … sewage treatment plant (then referred to as “reclaimed water”).  The EU regulation 2020/741 only refers to the agricultural irrigation with reclaimed water.  2. What … sewage treatment plant (then referred to as “reclaimed water”).  The EU regulation 2020/741 only refers to the agricultural irrigation with reclaimed water.  … …

  • Article from 15.04.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Pesticides

    … (herbicides), insects (insecticides) or fungi (fungicides). last update on 15.04.2020 Plant protection products and biocides are discharged into rivers and streams … on water issues of the Laender and the Federal Government (LAWA ). For a further 11 substances a check for compliance with environmental quality standards is not … on water issues of the Laender and the Federal Government (LAWA ). For a further 11 substances a check for compliance with environmental quality standards is not …

  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … or megalomania? UBA published a systematic analysis of geoengineering methods in 2011. The publication Geoengineering – effective climate protection or megalomania? … Brief: Governance of Geoengineering (456.63 kB) Fact Sheet zum CBD-Moratorium (411.74 kB) Tags geoengineering ocean fertilization solar geoengineering negative … weathering). … UBA published a systematic analysis of geoengineering methods in 2011. The publication Geoengineering – effective climate protection or megalomania? …