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  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.04.2021

    Advancing REACH

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … to article part and annexes) and those that can be achieved by a change in practice or guidelines.   WP 1 Analysis of documents supporting the REACH-Review … to article part and annexes) and those that can be achieved by a change in practice or guidelines.   WP 1 Analysis of documents supporting the REACH-Review …

  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … Commission). According to the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD, 2000/60/EC), a good ecological and chemical status for all water bodies had to be achieved by 2015. … amount of information (data) is required to quantify diffuse pollutant emissions. Examples are: data on atmospheric deposition to estimate emissions directly onto …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    … has already triggered quite a few things, including for environmental policy. For example, the temporary lockdown in numerous countries showed that CO 2 emissions can … environmental policy arise from it – in the course of the economic recovery, for example, instruments that would be harmful to the environment, such as the purchase … has already triggered quite a few things, including for environmental policy. For example, the temporary lockdown in numerous countries showed that CO 2 emissions can …

  • Article from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Accelerating global climate action by 2030

    … results are designed to support scientific policy advise and climate diplomacy, for example among the G20 countries. The first step of the project summarizes existing … results are designed to support scientific policy advise and climate diplomacy, for example among the G20 countries. The first step of the project summarizes existing …

  • 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

    … these so called statutory management requirements, farmers must also maintain the “good agricultural and ecological status” of their farmland. The main … entitlements. In keeping with the principle of using public funds for the common good, the European Commission’s current reform efforts aim to optimize the …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … such as aggregate stability and infiltration capacity. Soil organisms find good living conditions and their activity ensures a stable soil structure. Cover … involving numerous stakeholders from business, politics, research, consulting, and practice. Based on six fields of action with a total of 30 concrete measures, it …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … its fertile soil, moderate temperatures, and adequate rainfall, Germany is a very good place for farming. As a result, German food and animal feed farmers obtain high … of rural environments and offers numerous opportunities for ecofriendly farming practices. This also makes farming a cornerstone of regional economies and tourism …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … and preserves and maximizes soil yield capacity. Today’s intensive crop cultivation practices, as well as technical advances, entail the use of highly specialized, … measures. The Federal Soil Conservation Act (BBodSchG) The code of good agricultural practice (pursuant to paragraph 17 of the Federal Soil …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore common practice in agriculture. Careful and needs-based application is crucial. Excess … Nitrogen is used in agriculture as a fertilizer to achieve high yields of good quality, to supply sufficient nutrients, and to maintain soil fertility. The …

  • Article from 29.04.2016 | Last changed: 29.04.2016

    Flame retardants in products

    a burning laptop

    … and its designated use. Products, in which flame retardants are applied, are for example the casings of electrical and electronic devices, printed circuit boards, … dioxins and furans from polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) during a fire is an example for this. Associated content Publications Answers to frequently asked … and its designated use. Products, in which flame retardants are applied, are for example the casings of electrical and electronic devices, printed circuit boards, …

  • 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.

    … The most efficient way to reduce methane emissions is to alter human nutritional practices and thus reduce ruminant herds for beef production. Other reduction … The most efficient way to reduce methane emissions is to alter human nutritional practices and thus reduce ruminant herds for beef production. Other reduction …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … biogas facilities in regions with a high density of livestock farms). Moreover, good agricultural practices should be implemented, i.e. extremely low emission processes for all …