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  • Article from 11.03.2016 | Last changed: 11.03.2016

    Discovery, exploration and conservation of Antarctica

    … and gaining access to its remote regions. An impressive international treaty on its use for peaceful purposes and protection has developed since the mid-20th century. … entire territory south of 60°S latitude, the Parties agreed that the area is to be used for peaceful purposes and that military activity is prohibited, on freedom of … Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Monitoring penguin colonies in the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags Antarctica Antarctic Treaty … Antarctica has been …

  • 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.

    … penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus), and the Adélie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae). Because of the cold ocean current, the other penguin species live on sub-Antarctic … which can be life-threatening for their young. The mere presence of a human can cause an animal to feel disturbed, frightened or threatened. This is why one should … Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Monitoring penguin colonies in the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags Antarctica Krill Sicherheitsabstand whale Pinguin …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Geology of the Antarctic

    The Antarctic continent is located on a continental plate called the Antarctic Plate.

    … which cover the Antarctic continent today, it is hard to imagine that Antarctica used to be fertile land and completely free of ice. Some 170 million years ago … which cover the Antarctic continent today, it is hard to imagine that Antarctica used to be fertile land and completely free of ice. Some 170 million years ago …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Satellite-based penguin monitoring

    The retreat of the Antarctic sea ice is also a threat to chinstrap penguins

    … which they provide usually serve to continue valuable long-term data sets. Because of the great numbers of colonies (many of which have probably not yet been … Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Monitoring penguin colonies in the Antarctic using remote sensing data Tags active monitoring Antarctica earth observation … which they provide usually serve to continue valuable long-term data sets. Because of the great numbers of colonies (many of which have probably not yet been …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Environmental monitoring on King George Island

    The Fildes Region is subject to high pressure of use. Environmental monitoring helps to show its effects.

    … monitoring on King George Island The Fildes Region is subject to high pressure of use. Environ. monitoring helps to show its effects Source: Christina Braun/FSU Jena King George Island is the largest of the South Shetland Islands, and because of its accessibility from South America, now hosts 14 research stations and … high pressure on the region. The Fildes Peninsula and offshore Ardley Island are used intensively for scientific and logistical activities and are also increasingly …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Monitoring projects in the Antarctic

    Regular environmental monitoring records whether and how Antarctica is changing as result of human influence

    … It may only permit a planned activity if the activity entails no risk of causing detrimental changes in the distribution, abundance or productivity of animal … to the documentation of conditions after an activity so that possible changes caused by such activities can be recorded with precision. Such comprehensive … to the documentation of conditions after an activity so that possible changes caused by such activities can be recorded with precision. Such comprehensive …

  • 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.

    … reporting activities , and drafting informational and position papers that are used by national and international institutions. UBA is also actively involved in … and institutions, which are listed in the right column under 'Links'. Who uses the work and services of the German Environment Agency? Source: Umweltbundesamt …

  • 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 … over the last 50 years in some regions. Anthropogenic underwater noise is caused mainly by shipping, the use of various types of sonar, during construction and …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … Asia. The Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes was adopted in 1999 and … Asia. The Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes was adopted in 1999 and …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 30.07.2019

    Drinking water

    … in cutting-edge developments and apply German expertise to WHO evaluations. We also use the international treaty known as the Protocol on Water and Health as an … in cutting-edge developments and apply German expertise to WHO evaluations. We also use the international treaty known as the Protocol on Water and Health as an …

  • Article from 17.02.2016 | Last changed: 20.10.2016

    Harmful substance properties

    … environmental properties should a product have? Various evaluation methods are used to answer these questions. last update on 17.02.2016 Evaluation of harmful … account to varying degrees the product’s consumption of energy, resources and land use as well as the (eco)toxic properties of the chemicals either in the product …

  • 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

    … be available on the hazardous properties of these substances, their patterns of use in a variety of products, and their possible spread in the environment or human … for low-pollutant products. The thematic area “Toxic Substances in Products” focuses, amongst others, on the following questions: What regulations exist on … Are they binding or voluntary? Which chemicals should be avoided in products because of their inherent properties? Which individual chemicals/substance groups in …