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  • Article from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    Geoengineering

    … Geoengineering comprises deliberate and large-scale alterations of the climate system with the aim of alleviating man-made (anthropogenic) global warming. The … However, the cooling effect would not occur evenly due to the complex climate system: Warming would continue in one region, while overcooling would occur … risks to actual deployment. Due to the complex interactions within the climate system and with ecosystems, there are many uncertainties, most of which will remain …

  • Article from 14.01.2025 | Last changed: 30.01.2025

    Shaping environmental policy in a socially responsible way

    Reichstag building

    … the energy-efficient refurbishment of living space or the replacement of heating systems. A lack of decision-making powers regarding refurbishment measures for … für sozial-ökologische Transformationen Neue Allianzen für Nachhaltigkeitspolitik – Systematisierung der sozialen Dimension von Umweltpolitik Neue Allianzen für …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    International Chemicals Management

    International chemicals management aims to achieve the sustainable use of chemicals worldwide

    … countries. A key basis for any chemicals management is the Globally Harmonised System GHS which was developed at UN level; Important regional regulations such as … countries. A key basis for any chemicals management is the Globally Harmonised System GHS which was developed at UN level; Important regional regulations such as …

  • Article from 03.09.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Precautionary soil protection

    … of precaution comprises the protection of natural resources and life support systems before threats to them arise. The Federal Soil Protection Act (BBodSchG) and … contribute to soil pollution, for example when there are old, defective sewer pipe systems or cesspits on the property or when biocides are used and improper …

  • Article from 24.03.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection

    Soil in a child's hand

    … as well as the general public. Such efforts should begin during early childhood education, via instruments such as multi-disciplinary teaching modules and science education concerning specific environmental departments and aspects of nature. …

  • Article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 04.11.2025

    Division V

    … authority to execute virtually all measures required by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the national emissions trading system (nEHS). The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is the flagship climate …

  • Article from 28.02.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Paving and construction

    street with concrete and asphalt

    … also prevent groundwater formation, since precipitation runoff ends up in sewer systems rather than being absorbed by the soil. Uncontrolled loss of naturally … also prevent groundwater formation, since precipitation runoff ends up in sewer systems rather than being absorbed by the soil. Uncontrolled loss of naturally …

  • Article from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division IV

    Dr. Erik Schmolz

    … and recommend measures aimed at reducing such inputs. Artificial stream and pond system (FSA) and lab Our Artificial stream and pond system (FSA) in Berlin-Marienfelde is a highly sophisticated and large scale testing … found in such water bodies. The FSA, which counts among the largest model ecosystems (mesocosms), enables invaluable connections to be made between field studies …

  • Article from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division III

    Dr. Bettina Rechenberg

    … in its daily work. Our goal in this regard is implementation of a multi-phase system (as required by law) that first and foremost avoids waste generation. … in its daily work. Our goal in this regard is implementation of a multi-phase system (as required by law) that first and foremost avoids waste generation. …

  • Article from 12.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Tradable land planning permits

    Tradable land planning permits

    … – what’s it all about? The idea of managing environmental resources via trading systems is not new, and is in essence based on an environmental economics paradigm, … stakeholders as certificates. The most prominent example of this kind of trading system is emissions trading , which aims to reduce greenhouse gases. The principle …

  • Article from 02.08.2023 | Last changed: 23.10.2025

    Guarantees of origin for renewable energy sources

    … Agency – UBA) must ensure the reliability, truthfulness and accuracy of GOs and systems for GOs. The criteria that GOs have to comply with are set out in Article 19 … does not automatically exclude recognition. Summary of the assessment of national systems for GOs and for electricity disclosure based on EU Directive 2018/2001/EU: …

  • Article from 29.07.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2025

    Industrial sectors

    Industrial plant

    … installations generate air emissions, release contaminants into the sewage system, or generate production residues. But because of this, Germany is also at the … installations generate air emissions, release contaminants into the sewage system, or generate production residues. But because of this, Germany is also at the …