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  • Article from 13.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Pharmaceuticals in the sea

    A fish swims in the water, holding a thermometer in its mouth. At the bottom of the sea lies medical waste.

    … Pharmaceuticals in the sea Pharmaceuticals in the sea are unhealthy Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 13.08.2025 The problem: … ingredients are removed in the treatment process and some are released into water systems that carry them to the ocean. In Germany, more than 400 different …

  • Article from 13.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Excessive nutrient concentrations in the sea

    2 sea creatures toast each other underwater with beer

    … eutrophication, the exponential growth of plants and algae which impairs marine ecosystems. As a consequence, algal blooms cloud water bodies, blocking sunlight; … most of it; water quality deteriorates and foam piles up on sea shores; the ecosystem can collapse. How excessive nutrients make their way into the North and …

  • Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

    ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

    different colors in a circle as graphic logo

    … database .  It is possible to upload company data from material management systems or chemicals inventories into the tool via an excel file. A set of sample … database .  It is possible to upload company data from material management systems or chemicals inventories into the tool via an excel file. A set of sample …

  • Article from 24.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    EU Environment Agencies Review Status of Sustainability Research

    In a small meeting room, 7 people sit or stand in front of a screen. On the screen appear the faces of people in the meeting call.

    … a discussion on how technological advancement can coexist with climate action system-level approaches to sustainability transformation . France is facing … have been added to its research master plan: circular economy, environment and health, and social aspects in natural disaster prevention. These themes are crucial … and policy, but shifting political, economic, and geopolitical dynamics have made systemic transitions more challenging. Improving public support and democratic …

  • Article from 30.06.2025 | Last changed: 21.07.2025

    Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance

    Poor harvests due to heat and drought

    … Biodiversity, and Humans A balanced landscape water balance is fundamental for healthy, resilient ecosystems, ensuring water availability for both humans and the environment, and …

  • Article from 08.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Reflections from the Sustainability Science Summit 2025

    Four people sitting on chairs on a stage, talking to each other, the backs of some people in the audience.

    … with the broader objectives of IG EPAS and the CASRI project, which aim to enhance systemic, actionable, and transversal sustainability research. Bridging Science, … a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action, aims to coordinate and enhance systemic, actionable, and transversal Sustainability Research and Innovation across …

  • Article from 11.07.2025 | Last changed: 16.09.2025

    4th Summer School on Sustainable Pharmacy 2025

    Asklepiosstab, Schlange die sich um einen Stab windet mit Blätterkranz. Beides UBA Blau sowie im Blau der Uni Halle

    … and global aspects of sustainable pharmacy, like production outside of Europe and health systems of sub-Sahara Africa. last update on 11.07.2025 Background and Objective …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … without the earth’s various soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of food and drinking water if their ecology remains intact. But how … information on all soil related matters. In May 2013, a content management system was launched for the site, which, like Wikipedia, is maintained and kept … his exciting odyssey in search of a soil habitat where he can lead a happy and healthy existence. In telling his tale, Fridolin also imparts a wealth of …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … so valuable not only to us but also to natural flora and fauna. Clean water and healthy food are only obtainable if our soils are healthy too. And while the soil … battery for the effect determination of chemicals in soils: Suitability of test systems with mycorrhizal fungi for the risk assessment Empirical Critical Loads of …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … tipping points are very likely to be triggered, which would destabilize the climate system and cause irreversible changes. The drastic impacts of ongoing climate change … is crucial for biodiversity and the well-being of many animal and plant species. Health effects : Less global warming would also reduce the negative health impacts …

  • Article from 21.02.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health

    Logo der Studie.

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health The ALISE study is the German … to the PARC project. Source: Umweltbundesamt ALISE (Aligned Study for Environmental Health) is the German contribution to the European research project PARC. The study …

  • Article from 19.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Concepts and mitigation strategies

    Photo of an arm with a doctor's coat and gloves holding a globe.

    … Source: BillionPhotos.com / Adobe Stock To ensure the long-term protection of ecosystems such as water bodies and soils, and for preventive health protection, the entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment must be …