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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

    … Advancing REACH REACH stands for registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals Source: Umweltbundesamt The following reports are the result of the project “Advancing REACH”, which is funded within the research plan of the BMU. The … update on 03.11.2020 Aim and object of the research project Together with other projects, this research project is intended to support the work of the German …

  • Article from 26.10.2020 | Last changed: 09.11.2020

    National Integrated Assessment Modelling (NIAM)

    … modellers from different countries investigating strategies to reduce air pollution and its impacts. We want to share experience on technical aspects of modelling, on … Sources and effects of air pollution Source: Umweltbundesamt Associated content Publications The Gothenburg Protocol: A landmark for clean airand climate action …

  • Article from 22.10.2020 | Last changed: 22.10.2020

    Environmental risk assessment of antifouling products in Germany

    … 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 Germany. These … risk assessment of antifouling products. Therefore, on the basis of two research projects carried out on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency and funded by the …

  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … hazardous substances are still emitted into surface waters. Reducing emissions is mandatory. Where do the pollutants originate? Where are emission hotspots? Which … (UWWTD, 91/271/EC). Results of a Germany-wide wastewater treatment plant monitoring project can be used to calculate emissions of selected pollutants. Information on … diuron, the chemical nonylphenol or single pharmaceutical substances (see also UBA publications: and Measures to reduce micropollutant emissions to water - Summary). …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    … to achieve the climate goals. In cities, the bicycle is gaining new significance and appreciation as a means of mobility, and the distribution of public space between different uses is being discussed anew. The connection between … – Building back better based on the Green Deal (October 2020) Associated content Publications Sustainable Pathways out of the Corona Crisis International …

  • 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 … countries to close the climate ambition gap between insufficient current policies and contributions and the goals of the Paris Agreement by 2030. The policy fields … Action Tracker Global Update 2019 Recording of international expert conference Publications Advancing multilateral cooperation on climate action Background Paper: …

  • Article from 01.07.2021 | Last changed: 06.07.2021

    Webinar “Soil Governance: Southeast Asia in Focus”

    Webinar auf Bildschirm zu sehen

    … Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law The webinar has been prepared and conducted by the Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law in cooperation with the German Environment Agency (UBA) and IUCN. 100 persons attended the webinar. It was intended to raise awareness on … click here . For the presentations click here . The webinar was recorded and made publicly accessible on you-tube. For the movie click here . About 100 persons …

  • 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) is the EU’s farthest-reaching management and financing instrument for environmental protection in the agricultural sector. … cost intensive subsidy entitlements. In keeping with the principle of using public funds for the common good, the European Commission’s current reform efforts … mit Zukunft“ Indikator: Grünlandfläche Erosion – jede Krume zählt Related publications Ecological Focus Areas – Crucial for biodiversity in the agricultural …

  • 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 management … in Africa” was intended to support African states in developing an appropriate and future-proof legislation on sustainable soil management. last update on … in the book “African Soil Protection Law” by Nomos Law Publishers, which is publicly available. For further information, please click here . The Pan African …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … apple Source: Mikel Wohlschlegel / Fotolia Organic products are not only tasty and healthy, but their cultivation also helps the environment. Organic farming is … (BÖL). The BÖL promotes training and information services as well as research projects on the production, processing, and marketing of organic products. The BÖL … Series: Extended Producer Responsibility in international law Related publications Components for the Transformation into a Sustainable Food System …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … Toward ecofriendly farming Hilly terrain with fields and forests Source: CC Vision Farming is key when it comes to conserving and … that the participating entities are required to issue is destined for the general public. Farmers must meet certain requirements concerning their internal processes, … Düngemittel Forschungsprojekt „Ernährung und Landwirtschaft mit Zukunft“ Related publications Methane, the underestimated greenhouse gas Ambitious GHG mitigation …

  • 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 … 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 Rulebook … analysis" and infographic UNFCCC NDC Overview CAT – Climate Target Update Tracker Publications NDC Design Reflecting the Global Stocktake mitigation efforts in NDCs …