basic research

Signature of the Antarctic Treaty commits the signatory states to engage in international cooperation in scientific research. The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research was established as a consultative body even before the Antarctic Treaty entered into force.

The UBA carries out research in its own laboratories on the effects of plant protection products, biocides, pharmaceutical drugs or industrial chemicals on the environment. Its research answers questions such as: How do these substances impact individual organisms in ecosystems? How are they distributed in soil, water and air? Is their effectiveness sufficient to control articulata and rodents?