… sums up our mission pretty well. In this video we give an insight into our work. "For our environment″ is the UBA's motto and sums up what we are there for. As Germany's main environmental protection agency, we ensure that there is a healthy environment in Germany in which people can live as far as … for chemicals, pharmaceutical drugs and pesticides.  Our activities are set down in the law that established our agency. Our overarching mission is early …

… use of space are increasing. It is therefore important to plan with the future in mind. Sustainable planning and development of spatial and settlement structures aims … sustainable development for all generations. In this context, it is clear that sustainability always has a spatial dimension. Settlement and infrastructural … In the case of settlement and infrastructural projects in the areas of housing, work, leisure, utility supply and mobility, decisions must always be made about …

… simulation had been conducted to date). Researchers are operating on the assumption that tradable zoning rights could be highly effective. This pilot project, which was … additional certificates from other municipalities. Conversely, municipalities that do not need all of their certificates may sell them to other municipalities – for … use policies. Such municipalities would only purchase certificates in cases where doing so made good economic sense; and thus virtually all land use would occur in …

… Its goal is to promote safe and environmentally responsible travel in Antarctica. More than 90 percent of all the commercial tour operators worldwide are members of … successful in past years as to result in a form of tourism practiced by its members that has left a relatively light footprint on the sensitive ecosystem. After every …

… recommendations only become binding once adopted by the Consultative Parties. For more information go to the SCAR website. The list below features the websites of the … recommendations only become binding once adopted by the Consultative Parties. For more information go to the SCAR website. The list below features the websites of the …

… base Port Lockroy is a protected historic site. Source: Fritz Hertel/UBA What do a colony of emperor penguins, the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, and polar … vehicle or flyover is strictly prohibited except if a special permit is granted for that purpose. Currently there are 71 designated ASPAs. 2. Antarctic Specially … conflict or exert cumulative environmental impacts. ASMAs may include one or more ASPAs or Historic Sites and Monuments (HSM). No special permit is required to …

… and coordination of activities and to minimise environmental impacts. Furthermore sites or monuments of outstanding historic value can be awarded the status of … These HSM may be located within Specially Protected or Specially Managed Areas. For more information and background go to the Protection and Management of Areas … 2002 the international community agreed to establish a representative worldwide network of marine protected areas by 2012. This goal was confirmed by the Convention on …