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  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 28.08.2023

    1H-Benzotriazole Round Table

    … even in low concentrations, the substance has adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems and drinking water quality. That is why a round table was launched at the end of 2020 in order to … from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the German Environment Agency (UBA), municipal and …

  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 09.08.2023

    “Round Table” Concept

    … “Round Table” Concept The framework “Round table” brings together a wide range of groups … Ministry conducted a national dialogue in Germany with actors, affected parties and interest groups, such as industry associations, water suppliers/disposers, … of water bodies with trace substances and to develop instruments for improving the quality of water bodies beyond the existing legal requirements. This “stakeholder …

  • Article from 15.04.2016 | Last changed: 15.04.2016

    Waste containing asbestos

    Construction workers in white protective suits and respirators in a corrugated asbestos roof.

    … the past, asbestos was widely used in myriad products owing to its exceptional heat and chemical resistance, whereby white asbestos (chrysotil asbestos) and blue asbestos (crocidolie asbestos) were the types most commonly used. last … namely for pipes, large flat or corrugated sheets, or for small facade and roof panels. Asbestos and materials containing asbestos were also used in …

  • Article from 17.04.2015 | Last changed: 17.04.2015

    Wastes containing POPs and PCB

    transformer station

    … Wastes containing POPs and PCB Transformer: Transformers formerly contained PCBs as … a worldwide problem. PCB, which is a POP, has not been used in Germany for years and only occurs in certain wastes. last update on 17.04.2015 POP wastes Various … has been removed. The components containing PCB are high-temperature incinerated. … Wastes containing POPs and PCB …

  • Article from 18.03.2014 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Hazardous waste

    Workers remove asbestos roof sheets

    … of waste with defined hazardous properties that are harmful for the environment and/or human health. Hazardous waste must be handled using special techniques and processes that ensure safe and environmentally sound disposal by elimination of …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: The relevance of the War in Ukraine for transformation

    Weltkugelfahnen

    … on 18.11.2025 Background The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the urgently needed sustainability transformation face new challenges due to the … geopolitical situation ("Zeitenwende"), such as energy supply, mobility, and agriculture. The German Environment Agency (UBA) considers the new global situation both a threat and an opportunity for the goal of a sustainability transformation (e.g., transition …

  • Article from 29.03.2023 | Last changed: 23.04.2024

    Deep-sea mining

    … from deep-sea deposits could become more important due to rising metal prices and greater demand. last update on 29.03.2023 The exploitation of mineral resources … three types of raw materials have not been developed. Various technical extraction concepts are under discussion and in preparation. Individual elements of these … of deep-sea mining for the environment, technical requirements and environmental quality standards (environmental standards), being as concrete as possible, are …

  • Article from 01.03.2023 | Last changed: 02.03.2023

    International Soil Law and Governance Conference

    4 people standing in front of a video conferencing device.

    … International Soil Law and Governance Conference On Thurs., 20 Oct. 2022, the “Int. Soil Law and Governance Conference” was conducted fully online. Source: Oliver C. Ruppel last …

  • Article from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 05.12.2025

    Sustainable lifestyles: NiCE - From niche to centre

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … NiCE - From niche to centre Swapping instead of buying new saves resources and avoids waste. Source: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / Adobe Stock City centres have long … Framework for Successful Inner-City Development (329.46 kB) Fact sheet: Role and Conception of Temporary Pilots for Inner-City Development (359.26 kB) Fact sheet: …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations

    keywhole in concrete wall

    … every inspirational session two keynote speakers shared their view on a joint topic and present their proposals and best practices. Questions, opinions and further … data collection process provides an important and reliable baseline for monitoring concepts as well as an evidence base for targeted efficiency measures and …

  • Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025

    Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂

    The photo shows a view of the surface of the North Sea.

    … – Ocean acidification due to CO₂ The North Sea Source: Manuela Krakau / UBA Oceans and seas absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. … carbon) and technical marine geoengineering solutions . Many of them are still at a conceptual or early stage of development, and their effectiveness and feasibility on … carbon) and technical marine geoengineering solutions . Many of them are still at a conceptual or early stage of development, and their effectiveness and feasibility on …