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  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … storm water outlets and individual households not connected to sewers), direct atmospheric deposition onto surface waters and inland navigation. A large amount of … The main sources of PAHs are combustion processes. PAHs are emitted into the atmosphere and the subsequent deposition brings the PAH back to surfaces, where it …

  • 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 … Background The Parties to the Paris Agreement agreed to hold the long-term rise in global temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and pursue efforts to limit the …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … 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 … 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 …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … new NDCs. Countries, whose NDC ends 2030, have to update their NDC. Due to the global pandemic some countries are submitting their NDCs in 2021. The Katowice … Overview CAT – Climate Target Update Tracker Publications NDC Design Reflecting the Global Stocktake mitigation efforts in NDCs Related publications NDC Design Tags …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … farm manure, the ammonium is converted into ammonia (NH3) and can escape into the atmosphere. Ammonia is also emitted from large agricultural livestock facilities. In … Effects on climate Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a highly potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 265 times that of carbon dioxide (CO2). Agriculture is …

  • 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.

    … to the following: reactive nitrogen inputs from organic and mineral fertilizers; atmospheric nitrogen deposition; nitrogen in the soil from plant residues; and … to the following: reactive nitrogen inputs from organic and mineral fertilizers; atmospheric nitrogen deposition; nitrogen in the soil from plant residues; and …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … attributable to fertilizer storage and use. Ammonia emissions are released into the atmosphere, where they can react with other atmospheric components and subsequently accumulate in ecosystems. Ammonia itself and …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … in particular. Nitrous oxide emissions released from fertilized soils contribute to global warming, as this is a very powerful greenhouse gas. Heavy metals in … from surface waters, application limits, and specifications for reducing atmospheric ammonia losses. The Fertilizer Ordinance is the central element of the …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    International information offers

    … Sustainable Use of Biocidal Products https://www.hydrotox.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdfs/forschungen/berichte/Biocides%20best%20pactices%20for%20sustainable%20use.pdf … Sustainable Use of Biocidal Products https://www.hydrotox.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdfs/forschungen/berichte/Biocides%20best%20pactices%20for%20sustainable%20use.pdf …

  • Article from 19.08.2022 | Last changed: 16.11.2022

    Digital Sustainability

    Globe from above at night with illuminated areas with connections drawn between them

    … Digital technologies can be harnessed to make an important contribution to the global sustainability transformation. Individually and in sum, the technologies … of politics, business, research and civil society, and it requires coordinated global action across all fields of action in order to mitigate the negative impacts …

  • Article from 02.11.2022 | Last changed: 24.01.2023

    Consequences of Ukraine Crisis for Sustainability & Environment

    A rapeseed field under a blue sky

    … and environmental policy. last update on 02.11.2022 Humanity has been facing a global crisis every few years for the last 20 years: 9/11, Iraq war, food and … including sustainability and environmental policy. … Humanity has been facing a global crisis every few years for the last 20 years: 9/11, Iraq war, food and …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Permitting research projects on marine geoengineering

    … Radiation Modification (SRM) Technical approaches to removing methane from the atmosphere (methane removal) Targeting Climate Politics The Research & Funding …