… Start the transformation of the food system now! A variety of fresh vegetables are the basis of a healthy, organic … education and training. This strategy should be prioritised because it has the greatest environmental impact and is a prerequisite for the other two strategies. In … productivity. A second objective of the measures is to increase the proportion of organically farmed land in the total utilised agricultural space. Finally, “ …

… Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions Many peatlands have been drained for agricultural purposes Source: Peter Eggermann / …

… Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from peatlands and forests Peatlands be used for agricultural purposes Source: Corinna Gather / Umweltbundesamt …

… More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary Food in the dustbin Source: Patryssia /Fotolia.com The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) and UBA present joint recommendations for action. 15.01.2014 The product life cycle …

… UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe Decisions by the European … biodiversity and intact ecosystems are essential for human well-being, including food security, climate protection and adaptation to climate change. To counteract the loss of biodiversity, incentives must be created for projects to restore nature. There is a need to set limits on intensive …

… Climate protection through Circular Economy in Germany and the EU Waste treatment for recovery Source: Anja Schwetje/ UBA For the EU27 and … for municipal waste, industrial & commercial, construction & demolition and food waste for 2017 and 2030 using the life cycle assessment method. The study shows …

… Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries Participants of the E-Waste Academy benefitted from … and training for stakeholders from government, industry and non-governmental organizations. 18.08.2017 For more than 15 years UBA has been running projects on … 2017 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation organized the international seminar "Russian legal framework and best European …

… Extraneous water within the sewerage system burdens sewage treatm Because of decrepit sewers sewage plants must treat more water than would be … not have to be treated. This is extraneous water that infiltrates decrepit sewers and blends with “genuine” wastewater. In a project, a group of experts explored how … can cause a local drop in the groundwater level, with risks to soil, buildings and vegetation. For example, soil material can be flushed into the sewers, leading to …

… Co-learning: how-tos of greater urban environmental protection A major environmental … pollution. Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Air pollution, climate change, land sealing, waste and water management are some of the greatest environmental …

… How to improve the International Standard on carbon neutrality Photovoltaic systems are one option for companies to … reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Gian / Adobe Stock The International Organization for Standardizations (ISO) last year published the first standard on carbon neutrality of organizations and products. In a new factsheet, the German Environment Agency (UBA) …

… Environment and agriculture – Overview for Germany A varied agricultural landscape protects … various types of landscapes. The sharpest decline of birds is recorded in farmland. Organic farming is a sustainable, resource-friendly and environment and … area in 2016 and considering Germany’s role as the largest market for organic foodstuffs in Europe with steady sales growth, organic farming takes up too little …

… How to assess land and soil degradation on global level? Water erosion is globally one of the most … that the health and livelihoods of an estimated 1.5 billion people are currently threatened through the negative impacts of land degradation. Alarmed by the Sahelian …