Umweltbundesamt
Dear Reader,
We’re pleased to inform you about our latest publications addressing ongoing and upcoming discussions on European environment and climate policy.
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With the new draft regulation on the "Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products" (SUR), the European Commission is concretising the pesticide reduction target of 50% by 2030 stipulated in the Farm-to-Fork Strategy. The legally binding implementation of integrated pest management sets a new course for sustainable agriculture. However, for the success of practical implementation to contribute ...read more
On 15.12.2021, the European Commission announces to create a legal framework in a communication on "Sustainable carbon cycles" according to which procedures for natural carbon sequestration and technical CO2 extraction and storage can be certified. By the end of 2022, the European Commission wants to make a legislative proposal. In this short position, the German Environment Agency points to ga...read more
In preparation of the revision of Directive 2001/83/ EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, the German Environment Agency (UBA) proposes legal changes to reduce pharmaceutical residues in the environment. The proposals are based on UBA’s experiences as competent authority for the environmental risk assessment (ERA) of pharmaceuticals. Our overall aim is to ensure a comprehensive risk management sy...read more
This paper presents an initial outline of a policy approach called “EU front-runner approach”. It aims at installing a regulatory framework which enables a semi-automated, progressive adaptation of ecodesign minimum requirements for products. It builds on performance levels of the best products available on the market by aggregating information in a database. The application of the “EU front-ru...read more
ETS emissions in Germany increased by 11 percent in 2021 due to economic recovery after Covid-19 lockdowns. Explore the detailed developments in all industry branches covered by the EU ETS in our annual VET report.
Umweltbundesamt (German Environment Agency)
Presidential Office
International Relations
Wörlitzer Platz 1
06844 Dessau-Roßlau, Germany
Editor:
EU Relations Office
Nicole Adler, Stefanie Wieck, Tim Schubert, Lena Vierke
Email: eu@uba.de
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The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
