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  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    HBM4EU Conference in September 2018

    Das HBM4EU-Logo

    HBM4EU Conference in September 2018 HBM4EU Source: HBM4EU Under the auspices of the … Biomonitoring in Europe –science and policy for healthy citizens’ on September 28th 2018 in Vienna. High-level stakeholders and policy makers are invited. 09.07.2018

  • News from 11.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps

    A lake with mountains around it and blue sky.

    International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps Alpine scenery with a view to … the Alpine region on its way to becoming a model region for green economy. 11.12.2018 Mountain regions impress not only with their particular landscape but also … the Alpine region on its way to becoming a model region for green economy. … International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps

  • News from 08.10.2018 | Last changed: 09.10.2018

    EU Commission proposes regulation for the reuse of water

    irrigation on a field

    … Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful substances, however. On 28 May 2018, the EU Commission proposed a regulation, on minimum requirements concerning … and the environment. The UBA considers there to be a need for improvement. 08.10.2018 The objective of the proposed regulation ( COM(2018)337final ) is the definition of minimum requirements for the water quality of …

  • News from 17.05.2018 | Last changed: 18.05.2018

    UBA to host National and European Resources Forum

    Ein Braunkohletagebau.

    … and European Resources Forum The conferences will take place from 27 to 29 November 2018 in Berlin. Source: Andreas F. / Fotolia.com From 27 to 29 November 2018, the German Environment Agency (UBA) is hosting the fourth European Resources … sustainable use of natural resources in Germany, Europe and internationally. 17.05.2018 At the ERF on 27/28 November, European and international approaches for a …

  • News from 06.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.10.2018

    Online survey: Chemicals in consumer goods

    Yellow rubber ducks

    … on “Substances of Very High Concern” in manufactured products until 30 September 2018. The results will be incorporated in the development of a Europe wide database and app. 06.08.2018 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) may be carcinogenic, … The project is carrying out a survey. Consumers could take part until 31 July 2018. The questionnaire for staff in companies which produce or sell the consumer …

  • News from 16.07.2020 | Last changed: 28.07.2020

    An estimated 310,000 vehicles with unknown whereabouts

    end-of-life vehicles

    … A rate of 95.7 percent for reuse and recovery of ELVs were calculated for the year 2018 in Germany. Source: CC Vision In Germany, some 560,000 end-of-life vehicles arose in 2018. Recycling of these vehicles complied with the European recycling and recovery … 413,000 ELVs in 2016, 560,455 ELVs (595,761 tonnes) were produced in Germany in 2018, the highest figure recorded save for the exceptional year of the environmental …

  • News from 07.06.2018 | Last changed: 07.06.2018

    Environment and agriculture – Overview for Germany

    Ein Feld mit Gräsern und Blüten

    … by the effects of climate change. In the flyer "Environment and agriculture 2018" UBA presents key facts about agriculture and environment. 07.06.2018 Excessive inputs of nitrogen compounds into the environment have negative … and odour emissions“ UBA-Topics „Nitrogen“ Publications Environment and agriculture 2018 Daten zur Umwelt 2018: Umwelt und Landwirtschaft All news Related publications …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    UBA supports design for a circular economy

    Discussion panel at the Circular Design Forum 2018

    … design for a circular economy Discussion panel at the Circular Design Forum 2018 Source: IDZ / Kühnapfel Fotografie Dr. Bettina Rechenberg from the UBA gives … the leading role. Documentation and additional materials are now online. 12.10.2018 Keeping materials in circulation and preventing them from becoming waste in the … Forum as a platform for international networking and discussion In the summer of 2018, the Circular Design Forum provided an opportunity for further discussions and …

  • News from 02.10.2017 | Last changed: 17.10.2017

    Shipping companies must report greenhouse gas emissions

    container ship on the sea

    … shipping companies must monitor and report their emissions starting 01.01.2018. The German Emissions Trading Authority at UBA (DEHSt) is the competent … monitor the emissions of their vessels covered by the EU Regulation starting 01.01.2018 and – as of 2019 – submit an annual and verified emissions report by 30 April … shipping companies must monitor and report their emissions starting 01.01.2018. The German Emissions Trading Authority at UBA (DEHSt) is the competent …

  • News from 30.07.2018 | Last changed: 16.08.2018

    Discussion in Brussels: materials in contact with drinking water

    water tap

    … session on the topic of materials in contact with drinking water. On 7 June 2018, 50 experts from EU institutions, the EU member states and associations … discussed the controversy surrounding the proposal by the Commission. 30.07.2018 In the scope of the revision of the Drinking Water Directive, on 1 February 2018, the European Commission published a set of proposals which also include …

  • News from 03.04.2018 | Last changed: 05.10.2018

    EU Stakeholders discuss requirements for water reuse

    irrigation of a field

    … it poses risks as treated wastewater can contain pathogens and chemicals. By May 2018 the European Commission wants to publish a regulatory proposal for … EU Parliamentarian Wölken invited for a discussion on 22 March in Brussels. 03.04.2018 On this year’s World Water Day around 50 experts from EU institutions, EU … on EU minimum requirements for water reuse in agricultural irrigation by end of May 2018. Afterwards the European Parliament will have the opportunity to comment the …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Can product design prevent marine litter?

    crab in a plastic bottle on the beach

    … instance. This was the topic of a workshop that was initiated by the UBA in June 2018 with approximately 30 participants from the Baltic Sea Region. The results and specific recommendations for action have now been published. 12.10.2018 Litter, particularly dominated by plastics, is considered one of the greatest … instance. This was the topic of a workshop that was initiated by the UBA in June 2018 with approximately 30 participants from the Baltic Sea Region. The results and …