… and based on the principle of sustainability. last update on 04.09.2025 Environmental benefits of organic farming Organic farming is a particularly … million hectares, representing 11.5 percent of the total agricultural area (BMLEH 2025). Compared to the previous year, this represents a decline of 799 farms, which, … Compared to the previous year 2023, demand has thus risen by 5.7 percent (BÖLW 2025). However, demand for organic products still significantly exceeds domestic …

… adversely affect the climate, air quality, and biodiversity. last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction Nitrogen (N) is fundamental for all living organisms. Nitrogen … From 2020, the application of liquid farm manure on cultivated farmland and from 2025 on grassland will only be permitted using low-emission application techniques … From 2020, the application of liquid farm manure on cultivated farmland and from 2025 on grassland will only be permitted using low-emission application techniques …

… entail human and environmental risks and collateral effects. last update on 08.09.2025 Veterinary drugs and the environment Antibiotics and antiparasitic drugs are …

… that are hazardous to the environment and human health. last update on 28.08.2025 Introduction Composted organic waste from households and businesses, gardens …

… such as groundwater. Source: Hans von der Beele / Thinkstock last update on 28.08.2025 What exactly is fertilizer? In addition to sufficient water, plants need …

… on biodiversity and water quality in adjacent biotopes. last update on 08.09.2025 Pesticides are chemical or biological agents used in agriculture to kill …

… project has developed its own serious game “Little Impacts”. last update on 12.06.2025 Background Computer and video games are very popular in Germany. According to …

… , there are also relevant bans for commercial refrigeration: from 1 January 2025, refrigerators and freezers for commercial use as well as self-contained … , there are also relevant bans for commercial refrigeration: from 1 January 2025, refrigerators and freezers for commercial use as well as self-contained …

… is key in informing Parties in the preparation of their new NDCs, which are due in 2025. Leveraging the echo of the Global Stocktake In order to be able to leverage … is key in informing Parties in the preparation of their new NDCs, which are due in 2025. … In order to be able to leverage the response to the Global Stocktake for …

… official friend of the EU’s “New European Bauhaus” initiative. last update on 24.01.2025 Advancing the New European Bauhaus. Together. Interdisciplinary conference on … conference materials including photos and film here . When: Tue 20 - Wed 21 May 2025 Where: silent green, Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin, … future. Work programme The AdNEB project runs from March 2022 to September 2025. The work is divided into five work packages (WP): WP 1 undergirds the NEB …