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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 … plan of the BMU. The project analyses various aspects of the REACH Regulation and its implementation and develops possible improvements, including possible …

  • 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 … content Publications The Gothenburg Protocol: A landmark for clean airand climate action Critical Loads for terrestrial ecosystems Tags air air pollution … …

  • 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 … point source discharges and diffuse emission pathways. Point sources are: urban waste water treatment plants industrial dischargers with in-house treatment plants …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    … the short term to an extent that would be necessary in the long term 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 …

  • 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 … 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 … the Planetary Health Diet locally an initiative for an international food loss and waste accreditation scheme Policy field forest protection increasing stakeholder …

  • 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 … further webinars and events. Further webinars on specific topics such as „soils and climate change“ are under preparation. Tags soil protection … The webinar has been …

  • 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. However, in order for the CAP to achieve success, biodiversity, climate and waterbody protection measures will need to be appropriately prioritized …

  • 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 … This contributes to flood protection and supports adaptation to the effects of climate change. Furthermore, organic farming promotes the biological diversity of … for Germany 2022 Promoting the high-quality recycling of plastics from demolition waste and enhancing the use of recycled materials in construction products in …

  • Article from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 09.06.2021

    EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event

    … Contributions from stakeholders showed the need for regulatory provisions and also highlighted the opportunities this would bring to foster innovation towards … Nöh, German Environment Agency) Impact of biocides on drinking water resources and waste water (Dr. Claudia Castell-Exner, EurEau) Rodenticides in birds of prey in …

  • 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 protecting our natural resources. Ecofriendly farming helps to mitigate and avoid ecological damage. To do this, an adequate legal framework and green …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … with this method. last update on 11.08.2021 Background The Paris Agreement on climate change includes a five-year cycle to increase ambition for reaching the … 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 …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for all living organisms. The use of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore common practice in … Excess nitrogen can pollute water and land ecosystems and adversely affect the climate, air quality, and biodiversity. last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction … products. Mineral fertilizers, especially phosphate fertilizers, but also organic waste fertilizers such as sewage sludge, also contain heavy metals (especially …