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  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … system in order to counteract man-made (anthropogenic) climate change” (Royal Society 2009). Instead of fighting the causes (anthropogenic greenhouse gas … system in order to counteract man-made (anthropogenic) climate change” (Royal Society 2009). Instead of fighting the causes (anthropogenic greenhouse gas …

  • Article from 24.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2020

    RESCUE – Resource-Efficient Pathways to Greenhouse-Gas-Neutrality

    picture symbolizing the interdependencies between greenhouse gas emissions and raw material use

    … and activities via gains in efficiency, sufficiency, and increased materials circularity.  Natural carbon sinks: The extraction of already emitted CO2 from the … and activities via gains in efficiency, sufficiency, and increased materials circularity.  Natural carbon sinks: The extraction of already emitted CO2 from the …

  • Article from 30.09.2025 | Last changed: 01.10.2025

    Resources Commission at the UBA (currently inactive)

    Excavators at work in an open pit

    … (UBA) with proposals for the sustainable management of natural resources and a circular economy. The Resource Commission consists of experts from science and research, administration, industry, and civil society. The third appointment period ended in May 2024 and the Resource Commission …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    SAICM

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . Chemicals bring many benefits to society. At the same time, releases of chemicals along their entire life cycle cause … relies on the participation of all sectors and stakeholders from industry and civil society. Voluntary participation is the key here, as binding international …

  • Article from 20.01.2023 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Mission Statement

    Modern four-storey building with wood and different colored glass elements, in front of it trees and a pond with water lilies and pond lilies

    … UBA provides policy and implementation advice. Its work focuses on transforming society and the economy in a way that ensures a sustainable livelihood for all. … We create knowledge for the transformation towards sustainability and to make our societies and ecosystems fit for the future. The profound change necessary in this …

  • Article from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 13.10.2016

    Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks

    … information- and communication technology  as well as many applications in society and industry. Nanotechnology products like scratch-proof coatings or organic … information- and communication technology  as well as many applications in society and industry. Nanotechnology products like scratch-proof coatings or organic …

  • Article from 14.08.2017 | Last changed: 14.08.2017

    Environmental pollution and diseases of the elderly

    old woman

    … possible preventive measures derived from this research would be a benefit for the society because at present more than 1 million people in Germany suffer from … These illnesses pose an immense challenge for those affected, their caretakers and society in general. The processes taking place in the course of these diseases can …

  • Article from 13.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.04.2024

    Reactive nitrogen

    Annual nitrogen inputs into the German environment – sectoral percentages of total inputs 1995-2014

    … important signal for co-operation and action across different areas of politics and society. International initiatives to reduce nitrogen emissions The overloading of … important signal for co-operation and action across different areas of politics and society. International initiatives to reduce nitrogen emissions The overloading of …

  • Article from 21.01.2021 | Last changed: 22.01.2021

    Precautionary principle

    … Water Act and the responsibility for products contained in section 23 of the Circular Economy Act (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz). The precautionary principle is … Water Act and the responsibility for products contained in section 23 of the Circular Economy Act (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz). The precautionary principle is …

  • Article from 27.03.2015 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas”

    Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, play, leisure and recreation

    … by Difu in its research project. Only if many actors from politics, science, civil society and administration work together will it be possible to permanently … by Difu in its research project. Only if many actors from politics, science, civil society and administration work together will it be possible to permanently …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 11.01.2019

    Climate change and health

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … Health concerns related to heat waves will become a greater concern in our ageing society.  Direct and indirect health effects of climate change Climate change can … Health concerns related to heat waves will become a greater concern in our ageing society.  Direct and indirect health effects of climate change Climate change can …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … hits a settlement or an industrial area, very high damage can occur. To protect society from the negative consequences of floods, comprehensive risk management is … hits a settlement or an industrial area, very high damage can occur. To protect society from the negative consequences of floods, comprehensive risk management is …