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  • News from 01.10.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Clean air today and in future: conference discussed approaches

    mother and her little daughter by the sea sitting on a dune

    … Luftschadstoffe im Überblick Related publications Definition of Best Available Techniques (BAT) in Europe: BAT for Air Emission Reduction in the Chemical Industry Sector in Germany Definition of Best Available Techniques (BAT) in Europe for Surface Treatment Using Organic …

  • Cover from 13.02.2025

    Sustainable Chemistry Conference Agenda

    … Strategies   10:00am – 10:45am    Session 1: The business and economic case for sustainable chemistry: global trends, drivers, and barriers Moderator: Paul … WELCOME   9:00am – 10:30am    Session 5: Sustainable chemistry – the business case (part 1): observations from supply chains of the textile sector Moderator: Joel … BREAK   11:00am – 12:30pm    Session 5: Sustainable chemistry – the business case (part 2): Successful business examples Moderator: Joel Tickner , GC3 / UMass …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-3 + 4: Forest condition and dieback rate

    … rates for all main tree species índicate a spontaneous, distinct increase. In the case of spruce stands, extensive areas fell victim to dieback. The dieback rate in … to their greater investment into making permanent leaves (‘needles’). In these cases it seems more reasonable to assume that crown defoliation suggests some kind … also affected by the consequences of increased dieback rates, although in these cases, it was predominantly individual trees and smallish stands of trees which …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Woodland and forestry

    The picture shows a coniferous forest. The bark-free trunk of a damaged spruce tree is visible in the foreground. In the light-coloured wood of this tree the distinct frass traces of a bark beetle are clearly visible.

    … in respect of soil water in forest soils (cf. Indicator BO-I-2 ) on the basis of a case study for Bavaria. As before, explorations at LEVEL II regarding nationwide … intended that this should lead to the formation of concepts that are suitable for practical forest protection, with due consideration of climate change. In the … in respect of soil water in forest soils (cf. Indicator BO-I-2 ) on the basis of a case study for Bavaria. As before, explorations at LEVEL II regarding nationwide …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example presentation from the ‘transport' action field

    … restrictions to shipping on the Rhine Source: kathomenden / stock.adobe.com In cases when large areas of the Rhine catchment area lack precipitation over extended … Besides, additional storage capacities can assist in bridging bottlenecks in cases where shipping is exposed to severe constraints. Action Plan ‘Rhine Low-Water … WW-I-6 ). …   Impact: VE-I-2 Low-water restrictions to shipping on the Rhine … In cases when large areas of the Rhine catchment area lack precipitation over extended …

  • Cover from 20.01.2026

    Conference PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern? Start

    PFAS Logo

    … Source: Chris Anton / AdobeStock Conference „PFAS in soil – forever pollution, forever concern?“ on 25 – 26 … Division. UBA President Prof Dr Dirk Messner chaired a high-level panel discussion. Case studies - PFAS in soils and exposure pathways The effects of PFAS on humans and … near a Flanders chemical company. The systematic search for further PFAS damage cases led to the identification of more than 8,000 suspected sites in Flanders, …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … of climate change affect soil characteristics and functions. Source: joeEsco/photocase.com Soils, with all their functions necessary for life, are an important … for oxygen and water supply and thus for optimal microbial activity. The practices mentioned here are implemented in particular within the framework of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … spatial planning tools such as Environmental Impact Assessments. In cases where climate change adaptation is taken into account in regional and urban … unclear to what extent the specifications laid down actually prove effective in practice. The current legal framework, for instance, strengthens climate adaptation … The White Paper entitled ‘Weißbuch Stadtgrün’ is one of the documents formulating practical measures and recommendations proposed at Federal level for the integration …

  • Appointment from 27.07.2021

    HLPF Special Event - Towards Sustainable Adaptation Pathways

    Grafik zum Event parallel zu den Sustainable Adaptation Pathways 2021

    … adaptation pathways towards a resilient future. For a fruitful discussion, good practice examples will be presented that strengthen the capacities of people and … on on-the-ground experiences. Programme   Policy Brief and Analysis Paper with Case Studies Recording of the event Associated content Special Event parallel to …

  • Appointment from 01.07.2020

    HAZBREF recommendations for chemical management in BREFs

    … in the BREF-process,  Recommendations for the management of chemicals in HAZBREF case sectors: Textile industry (TXT), Surface Treatment of Metals and Plastics (STM) … from HAZBREF stakeholders on how the project’s results can be implemented in practice and how chemical management aspects can be improved in BREFs.  In the …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Energy Sector

    Wind power station in a crop field

    … Climate change affects the entire energy process chain. Source: Stefan Flach/photocase.com Climate change will increase the demand for cooling energy. At the same … bottlenecks, shifts from inland waterway vessels to rail were necessary in some cases. Lack of reliability of energy supply Restrictions in the energy supply result … winters and thus periods with higher heating energy demand may occur in isolated cases in the future. Yield reduction/increase for photovoltaic systems and onshore …