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  • News from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 18.08.2025

    Improving the disposal of medicines

    Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    … environment by pharmaceuticals is a growing problem. Environmentally sound disposal helps to reduce their unnecessary entry into the environment. To address this issue … Together we can contribute to a healthier environment. Associated content Links Internet portal ‘Pharmaceuticals and the environment’ Informational materials …

  • News from 04.03.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Associations’ right to take legal action good for the environment

    Bronze statue of Justitia, holding a pair of balances in her hand

    … of industrial installations violate environmental provisions. An analysis of practice to date reveals that this right is an effective instrument to ensure that … concerns are taken into consideration from an early stage on. Associated content Links UBA press release press release by Ökoinstitut (in German) Web page on … of industrial installations violate environmental provisions. An analysis of practice to date reveals that this right is an effective instrument to ensure that …

  • News from 18.07.2016 | Last changed: 19.08.2016

    Wanted: German experience with forest kindergartens

    kindergarten group sitting on a meadow in a forest

    … soon become an officially accepted form of kindergarten in the Czech Republic. To help defining the requirements the UBA brought together German and Czech forest … have been officially accepted in Germany since 1993. Associated content Links about the project and its outcome All news Related contents … soon become an officially accepted form of kindergarten in the Czech Republic. To help defining the requirements the UBA brought together German and Czech forest …

  • News from 07.06.2017 | Last changed: 27.06.2017

    EU Plastics Strategy needs to consider environmental issues

    plastic waste in the water

    … The EU Plastics Strategy that is being discussed in the upcoming months can help reduce the input of plastics to the environment if it follows seven … paper on the EU Plastics Strategy with seven recommendations the group believes can help reduce plastic input into the environment. The EPA Network (European Network of … litter items found on beaches and for fishing gear found at sea. Associated content Links Recommendations towards the EU Plastics Strategy (PDF) All news Tags plastic … …

  • News from 08.10.2018 | Last changed: 09.10.2018

    EU Commission proposes regulation for the reuse of water

    irrigation on a field

    … human health. Source: Jörg Rechenberg / UBA The reuse of treated waste water can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful … water and the areas in which shortcomings continue to exist.   Associated content Links Questions and Answers on Water Reuse (09/2018) regulation COM(2018)337 … irrigation wastewater water reuse … The reuse of treated waste water can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful …

  • News from 13.12.2016 | Last changed: 17.02.2017

    13th German-Russian Environmental Day 2016 in Kaliningrad Region

    Participants of the German-Russian Environmental Day 2016 in Kaliningrad Region

    … with developments in Russia and to introduce examples of international best practice.

The geographical closeness of the Kaliningrad Region of the Russian … transferability of the German action plans also presented at the event. Seminar I helped affected businesses, regulatory bodies and stakeholders in society to gain a … protection measures and related cooperative projects.   Associated content Links More about the 13th German-Russian Environmental Day Environmental cooperation …

  • News from 18.03.2015 | Last changed: 01.04.2015

    4th waste water treatment stage financed by waste water charge?

    a waste water treatment plant in the city Dresden

    … water treatment stage financed by waste water charge? The waste water charge could help finance the upgrading of large waste water treatment plants. Source: … Stadtentwässerung Dresden GmbH The waste water charge could be a viable way to help finance the upgrading of large waste water treatment plants to include a … water charge wastewater treatment … The waste water charge could be a viable way to help finance the upgrading of large waste water treatment plants to include a …

  • News from 18.08.2017 | Last changed: 18.10.2017

    Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries

    participants of the workshop repairing computers

    … Tajikistan had the opportunity to learn about international legislation and acquire practice-based knowledge. Presentations, seminars and practical exercises helped the more than 30 participants to learn e.g. how to bring a business' … Programme and the exchange of knowledge and experience. Associated content Links UBA project information on E-Waste Academy in CIS countries Advisory …

  • News from 31.07.2024 | Last changed: 31.07.2024

    Renaturalised bodies of water can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    Modified water bodies emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide

    … methane and nitrous oxide. Renaturalisation and the reconnection of floodplains can help to reduce these emissions and enable water bodies to act as greenhouse gas … Law, freshwater ecosystems must also be renaturalised by 2030. Associated content Links Water directive (2015-2021) Restoration platform Water protection IPCC Report … methane and nitrous oxide. Renaturalisation and the reconnection of floodplains can help to reduce these emissions and enable water bodies to act as greenhouse gas …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … with some huge challenges: those who have fallen prey to the virus have to be helped to prevent the virus from spreading, and vaccines and medicinal products need … for Climate, Environment, Energy. https://www.csc-blog.org/en Associated content Links Blog: Corona Sustainability Compass All news Tags coronavirus pandemic … New …

  • News from 04.10.2024 | Last changed: 16.10.2024

    Achieving a socially just transport transition

    two children with satchels look between parked cars to see if they can cross the road safely

    … challenges involved and provides suggestions for political measures that could help ensure the transition benefits everyone. 04.10.2024 Most households can cope … by abolishing environmentally harmful subsidies, for example. Associated content Links Overall concept inclusive & ecological transport transition (PDF) State of … challenges involved and provides suggestions for political measures that could help ensure the transition benefits everyone. … Achieving a socially just transport …

  • News from 31.07.2013 | Last changed: 12.09.2013

    UMID 2/2013: Civic participation

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … the question of citizen participation in this important process. Associated content Links subscribe to UMID newsletter (in German) All news Related publications Bundesrepublik 3.0 Adapting to Climate Change: Good Participation Practice in the Alpine Region Citizen Consultation “World Wide Views on Climate and …