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  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … with a size of more than 2,000 population equivalents (p.e.) is provided from reporting in accordance with the EU Urban Wastewater Directive (UWWTD, 91/271/EC). … (greater than 100,000 p.e.) and on industrial facilities is available from E-PRTR reporting (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register; EC PRTR Regulation 166/2006). …

  • Article from 15.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Accelerating global climate action by 2030

    … COVID-19 recovery with policies for forest protection and restoration Synthesis report: Advancing multilateral cooperation on climate action The synthesis report of the project summarizes the proposals for new initiatives in all four …

  • Article from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 24.06.2021

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa

    … GmbH” (GIZ). The project results were mainly based on the analysis of three country reports for Cameroon, Kenya and Zambia (lead authors: Prof. Dr. Christopher … GmbH” (GIZ). The project results were mainly based on the analysis of three country reports for Cameroon, Kenya and Zambia (lead authors: Prof. Dr. Christopher …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … husbandry, which often allows for outdoor access, exercise, and fresh air, as well as a longer fattening period and reduced use of antibiotics, promotes … – Key to Stability, Security and Resilience The Use of Natural Resources. Resources Report for Germany 2022 Promoting the high-quality recycling of plastics from …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … Germany. Ecofriendly farming should aim to forestall deleterious effects on soil, air, water and biodiversity, preserve cultivated and developed land, and promote … Germany. Ecofriendly farming should aim to forestall deleterious effects on soil, air, water and biodiversity, preserve cultivated and developed land, and promote …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … instruments, the CAT Climate Target Update Tracker. Project Results A final report includes the following project results Summary Overview of the formal … analysed NDCs Source: Villafranca Casas et al. 2021 Associated content Links UBA report "NDC design – Systematic analysis" and infographic UNFCCC NDC Overview CAT – …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … nitrogen can pollute water and land ecosystems and adversely affect the climate, air quality, and biodiversity. last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction Nitrogen (N) … surface waters and groundwater resources every four years and submit a nitrate report to the EU Commission. In Germany, the Nitrates Directive is essentially …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … to farming. According to the Emissionsberichterstattung 2013 (2013 emissions report), agricultural ammonia emissions break down as follows: cattle farming, 52 … as microbes) that can be hazardous to persons living near such point sources. Waste-air cleaning systems, which reduce pigsty and cattle barn emissions, are used by …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … for labeling, compliance with limit values for pollutants, and disease and plant hygiene. However, as many pollutants are not regulated and the risks cannot be … for heavy metals as a basis for the calculation of Critical Loads in the Geneva Air Convention Tags compost heavy metal pollutant sewage sludge Sewage Sludge …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … quality if these substances are released into the environment in excessive amounts. Air quality can be impaired by ammonia emissions generated during manure management (from livestock … nitrate pollution of groundwater near the surface remains almost unchanged (Nitrate Report 2024). Due to the alleged inadequate implementation of the Nitrates …

  • Article from 29.01.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ecological impact of farming

    Tractor with tow tube

    … have impacted the environment and its various compartments, namely soil, water, air and the biosphere. Interactions between these compartments engender conflicting … harvesting, as well as fertilizers and pesticides, have an impact on soil, water, air and on the plants and animals that inhabit farm areas (general biodiversity). …