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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

    … evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals Source: Umweltbundesamt The following reports are the result of the project “Advancing REACH”, which is … require an amendment of the legal text of the Regulation (separated according to article part and annexes) and those that can be achieved by a change in practice or … term, medium term and longer term. Link: UBA Texte 118/2019 WP 8 Substances in Articles The study analyses, under the perspective of the aims of the REACH …

  • Article from 22.10.2020 | Last changed: 22.10.2020

    Environmental risk assessment of antifouling products in Germany

    … antifouling products are subject to authorisation in Germany. In order to meet the requirements for authorisation, an environmental risk assessment must be carried out. With two publications, the Federal Environment Agency provides important notes and information on the general conditions for this assessment in … data folder „German scenario for inland water marinas – data“ . Associated content Links Antifouling im Wassersport: Tipps zum umweltschonenden Umgang Bewuchsatlas …

  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … Surface water quality was considerably improved in recent decades in Germany. Nevertheless, hazardous substances are still emitted into surface waters. Reducing … of pollutant emissions into surface waters. It provides information on the most important emission pathways (Figure 1). The substance emission results are … 2012 to 2016) Source: UBA Download image (5.45 MB) Next Previous Associated content Links App emissions to water Publications Bestandsaufnahme der Emissionen, …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy? The spread of the corona virus also … in its full consequence. These and other consequences of the Corona crisis show how important environmental policy is even in such a crisis, but also what challenges …

  • Article from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Accelerating global climate action by 2030

    … Accelerating global climate action by 2030 A research project for the German Environment Agency investigates options for multilateral initiatives of … for about 80 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and are therefore of key importance for the achievement of the Paris Agreement and climate mitigation … to UNFCCC, the G7 or G20 and in cooperation with the US. Associated content Links UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2019 Climate Action Tracker Global Update 2019 …

  • Article from 19.07.2021 | Last changed: 09.09.2021

    Restriction proposal on PFASs: new survey

    questionnaire

    … Source: Tomasz Papuga / fotolia.com All stakeholders are invited to complete the questionnaire before October 17 2021. last update on 19.07.2021 On 15 July 2021, … 17 2021. Hereby, possible derogations for some uses of PFASs that will also be important for society in the future can be identified and all relevant information … when submitting the restriction proposal in the coming year. Associated content Links Questionnaire REACH-CLP-Biozid-Helpdesk Tags perfluorinated hydrocarbons PFAS …

  • 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

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Human exposure to pollutants was investigated … Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is one of the most important tasks facing the EU, the lion’s share 40 per cent (€59 billion) of whose … to the second columns, so as to allow for greater flexibility. Associated content Links Website BMEL: EU agricultural policy Website BMEL: Cross-Compliance Website …

  • Article from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 24.06.2021

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa

    … A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa The project “mapping out options for a model legislation for sustainable soil … Dr. Oliver C. Ruppel (Stellenbosch University) and Dr. Harald Ginzky (UBA) co-led the project which started in November 2018 and ended in April 2020 and which was … of soils need to be maintained and enhanced; Clarity on tenure rights is of eminent importance; Acquisition of foreigners in land and soil need to be effectively …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … Mikel Wohlschlegel / Fotolia Organic products are not only tasty and healthy, but their cultivation also helps the environment. Organic farming is particularly … age-related farm closures and a lack of farm succession. This makes it all the more important that government support is designed in such a way that it helps farmers … give greater support to environmental protection in agriculture. Associated content Links Website Thünen Institute Website BMLEH: Organic farming Website Thünen …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … harmful from a number of standpoints, it also helps to preserve agro-ecosystems. The land that we cultivate and develop constitutes one of the main features of rural … Inducing Sustainability Evaluation) system from Switzerland. Associated content Links Website EU COM: Integrating environmental concerns into the CAP Related …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design A research project for the German Environment Agency developed a method for the systematic analysis of the … each of the analysed NDCs Source: Villafranca Casas et al. 2021 Associated content Links UBA report "NDC design – Systematic analysis" and infographic UNFCCC NDC …