… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …