Useful information for environmental associations seeking recognition according to the Environmental Appeals Act (UmwRG)
The Environmental Appeals Act grants associations special rights to ensure compliance with environmental or nature conservation law.
Associations seeking to obtain recognition as an environmental association must meet certain requirements.
Environmental and nature conservation associations can gain recognition pursuant to art. 3 Environmental Appeals Act (Umwelt-Rechtsbehelfsgesetz, UmwRG) and thereby acquire special participation and litigation rights. The German Environment Agency (UBA) and the competent authorities at federal state (Länder) level are responsible for granting recognition.
