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  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … into surface waters River Source: KIT / IWG Surface water quality was considerably improved in recent decades in Germany. Nevertheless, hazardous substances … originate? Where are emission hotspots? Which measures are efficient? In order to answer these questions, integrated modelling tools have to be applied. last … und Eintragsmodellierung Zusammenführung der bundesweiten Modellierung von Wasserhaushalt (LARSIM-ME) und Stoffeinträgen (MoRE) Tags modelling polycyclic aromatic …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    … / Getty Images The Corona crisis challenges many familiar things. The economy is under pressure, people are changing their habits. What does this mean for … paper (September 2020) In German, English version forthcoming: Gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Pandemie in Deutschland und mögliche Konsequenzen für die … for environmental and sustainability policy? – a discussion paper Gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Pandemie in Deutschland und mögliche Konsequenzen für die …

  • Article from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Accelerating global climate action by 2030

    … and waste accreditation scheme Policy field forest protection increasing stakeholder participation to improve ownership establishing a facility to provide a global … (383.86 kB) Related contents Indikator: Vermiedene THG-Emissionen durch erneuerbare Energien Diplomacy and Sustainability Actors Forging New Alliances Erneuerbare Energien in Zahlen Emissionen fluorierter Treibhausgase in Deutschland Europäische Methanverordnung Related publications Background …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … instrument for environmental protection in the agricultural sector. However, in order for the CAP to achieve success, biodiversity, climate and waterbody protection … government and region-state governments. Hence it is likely that, due to economic austerity measures, many member states (particularly those in southern and eastern … government and region-state governments. Hence it is likely that, due to economic austerity measures, many member states (particularly those in southern and eastern …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … conditions and their activity ensures a stable soil structure. Cover crops and undersown crops, which are often grown in organic farming, reduce the risk of soil … succeed in permanently increasing the humus content of the topsoil. This is because higher amounts of carbon dioxide are stored and removed from the atmosphere. In … addition, no mineral fertilizers are used, the production of which is particularly energy-intensive. The comparatively good environmental performance of organic …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … are needed. last update on 06.06.2014 Introduction Thanks to its fertile soil, moderate temperatures, and adequate rainfall, Germany is a very good place for … certification programs, provided that their technical underpinnings are sound and plausible. Germany’s legal framework The regulations and minimum standards concerning … gas emissions in China Mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in Australia Mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil Tags …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … biodiversity is particularly important. For a long time, agriculture was considered a guarantor of species and biotope diversity in the open cultural landscape. … is also associated with intensive agricultural use. The narrow crop rotations in energy crop cultivation offer insects and birds little variety and also require the … Diversity Website EU COM: EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 Website BfN: Federal Program Biological Diversity Publications Protection of Biodiversity in the …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … impact Nitrogen surpluses and nitrogen inputs into fragile ecosystems can engender environmental damage. Nitrogen fertilizer that is not absorbed by crops can, … that 32.7 percent of groundwater bodies are in poor chemical condition. The main cause of this is diffuse nitrate pollution (22 percent of all groundwater bodies). … livestock farming regions in recent years, which has been driven by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). In addition to a small proportion of manure, these plants …

  • Article from 29.04.2016 | Last changed: 29.04.2016

    Flame retardants in products

    a burning laptop

    … (HBCD) Related contents Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz Kooperation zur Förderung des Human-Biomonitoring Elektroaltgeräte Produktverantwortung in der Abfallwirtschaft Kunststoffe Related publications Substituting Environmentally …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … Antibiotics are used on a large scale in industrialised farming. Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia.com Pharmaceuticals, which have become a lynchpin of our high … and antiparasitic drugs are used in livestock farming to treat infections caused by bacteria, protozoa, and parasites. When approving drugs, the Federal … and antiparasitic drugs are used in livestock farming to treat infections caused by bacteria, protozoa, and parasites. When approving drugs, the Federal …

  • Article from 31.01.2019 | Last changed: 29.05.2024

    Nitrous oxide and methane

    Cows standing on a green meadow. The sky is blue, only some clouds are visible.

    … nitrogen surplus by 3 years to 80 kilograms (kg) per hectare per year by 2010 (Federal Government 2002). This goal was clearly missed. In the update of the Strategy … 2028 and 2032, the surplus should amount to a maximum of 70 kg per hectare (Federal Government 2016). The extensively revised Fertilizer Ordinance adopted in … Related contents Europäische Methanverordnung Indikator: Stickstoffüberschuss der Landwirtschaft Reaktiver Stickstoff in der Umwelt Related publications Methane, …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … in ecosystems. Ammonia itself and ammonium (which originates from ammonia) cause considerable terrestrial and water ecosystem pollution secondary to acidification and … BImSchV Related contents Indikator: Vermiedene THG-Emissionen durch erneuerbare Energien FAQ Übersicht Alte Dateien & Änderungen Download Related publications …