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  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 07.01.2020

    Legal provisions

    paragraphs

    … and ElektroG for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/ Provisions for Building Products ELV Directive and AltfahrzeugV (End-of-Life-Vehicles Ordinance) … and ElektroG for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/ Provisions for Building Products ELV Directive and AltfahrzeugV (End-of-Life-Vehicles Ordinance) …

  • Article from 18.08.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Reducing pollution through product design

    Makes shopping by bike or on foot fun, and saves resources too: the multifunctional H tour trailer.

    … of the "What is Ecodesign?" publication by the German Environment Agency is another building block which supports ecodesign by offering expertise and practical advice. … of the "What is Ecodesign?" publication by the German Environment Agency is another building block which supports ecodesign by offering expertise and practical advice. …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … Managing urban development The most effective way to prevent flood damage is not to build in floodplains. In defined floodplains, municipalities are not allowed to designate new building areas, so that an increase in damage potential is avoided. Only in … existing systems. Spilled heating oil can account for up to 70 % of the damage to buildings and cause major environmental damage to water bodies and soils. The …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … are increasing. This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport infrastructure have been … are increasing. This contributes to a further rise in potential damage. Residential buildings, industrial facilities as well as transport infrastructure have been …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … of naval vessels (IMO Resolution A.468(XII)). Since 1 July 2014, almost all ship newbuildings have also been subject to a mandatory noise regulation system on board … of naval vessels (IMO Resolution A.468(XII)). Since 1 July 2014, almost all ship newbuildings have also been subject to a mandatory noise regulation system on board …

  • Article from 01.10.2012 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Traffic noise

    … measures such as installing noise abatement systems in motor vehicles and by building noise barriers. As a last resort, you institute noise abatement measures … measures such as installing noise abatement systems in motor vehicles and by building noise barriers. As a last resort, you institute noise abatement measures …

  • Article from 19.02.2025 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Committee on Indoor Air Guide Values

    Wohnzimmer im Altbau mit Sofa, Tisch, Stehlampe, Bild und Pflanzen

    … chemical uptake pathway. To assess indoor air quality in public and private buildings, the German Committee on Indoor Air Guide Values (AIR) sets health-based …

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Press

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Climate Impacts Germany

    Also Germany is affected by climate change. Nearly all areas of society are concerned by the consequences. However, these have very different effects in the various regions and sectors. You can access further information on the climate impacts in the individual sectors or regions of Germany using the search function below. After selecting a sector OR a federal state, you will be shown detailed information on this.

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Regional and sectoral adaptation

    Climate change has different implications for different sectors and regions. Therefore, specific local and regional adaptation measures should be developed and implemented. In order to be able to search for adaptation strategies or specific adaptation measures as precisely as possible, we offer the option of calling up information on the individual federal states OR the various fields of action of the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS) using the search function below.

  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Sulphur dioxide

    … a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the atmosphere, sulphur dioxide reacts to sulphate … a small area led to dramatic air pollution. Furthermore, "acid rain" also damages buildings and materials. In the atmosphere, sulphur dioxide reacts to sulphate …