… Climate / Energy Chemicals Transport Noise Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Soil / Land Air Agriculture Sustainability / Strategies / International matters … of the implementation status of the NPSC. read more (in German) Many people want to travel sustainably – but few actually do The desire for environmentally and socially responsible travel continues to grow, but there is no sign of a real change in behaviour. The …

… systems with cold air The air conditioning systems in trains make train travel more comfortable. Until now, most train air conditioning systems have used … of politics and science, and institutions. read more (in German) A window on our soil – an earthwork shows us his home How can children discover the world of soil in …

… play a vital role in climate mitigation by storing atmospheric CO₂ in their soils. This paper highlights the critical need to distinguish between autochthonous … sustainable consumption structures in city centers. Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly Many Germans desire to travel …

… in the Product Responsibility Division, reports. read more (in German) Soil and biodiversity – everything is interrelated Everything is interrelated – one … conserving resources, consuming less and living more sustainably. Climate-neutral travel: Federal Government offsets its business travel The Federal Government …

… could make water more expensive When more fertiliser is applied than plants and soil can absorb: groundwater contamination Source: countrypixel / Fotolia.com … ruled inadmissible. read more (in German) UBA news Federal employees continue to travel climate-friendly Emission reduction credits (ERCs) from high-quality …

… indoor air.  read more (in German) Lettuce plants do not absorb any pathogens from soil In the agricultural sector, sewage sludge is used as a fertiliser. It … register in the ZSVR inspection register.  read more (in German) UBA News Official travel by Federal Government and federal agencies is climate neutral The German …

… AAQD could improve the state of public health and ecosystems. The upcoming European Soil Health Law: UBA suggests comprehensive approach UBA has long been arguing for a … Opinion Paper that includes our recommendations to reach the goal of healthy soils by 2050 : Member States should be required to take immediate action to the … Member States and regions. In addition, retrospective and prospective assessment of soils need to based on coherent and complementing frameworks. The Soil Health Law …

… regards, EU relations team German Environment Agency (UBA) News Conference ‘PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern?’ 25-26 March 2025, in Berlin and online … so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are ubiquitously found in the environment - with soils being a major sink and source, respectively. Therefore, the focus of this event is on the extent of PFAS contamination of soils and groundwater. The aim of the conference is to deepen the understanding of …

… friendly is climate-friendly consumption? Heating demands, car and air travel and meat consumption influence an individual’s CO2 footprint considerably. … Series Texte Page number 80 Year of publication 2020 Improving international soil governance - Analysis and recommendations This study – provided by the Ecologic …

… and can assist in the selection process. read more (in German) Making business travel and fleets sustainable How can companies improve the environmental impact and …

… by bus rather than car: helping our air and our climate The long distance bus travel offering has increased markedly ever since the markets were liberalised in … car has had a positive impact on the balance of greenhouse gas and air pollutants. Travelling by train or bus is far more environmentally friendly than travelling by …

… these diseases had not occurred before signal the potential threats associated with travel and trade, and with possible climatic changes. Thus, the motto of the WHO Day …