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  • Article from 08.01.2018 | Last changed: 10.01.2018

    Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity (FET) test: workshop report available

    Fischembryo

    … views on the potential applicability of the FET test for regulatory purposes under REACH, Biocidal Products- and Classifcation and Packaging Regulation and … of OECD Test Guideline 236 Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity Test (FET, OECD TG 236) under the REACH Regulation (No 1907/2006) , the Regulation on CLP (No 1272/2008)  … held by European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA) at the premises of ECHA in Helsinki on 3rd and 4th May 2017.   The …

  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 11.06.2018

    2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH

    2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH At 13th and 14th of March 2018 the German Environment Agency (UBA) and … measures proposed for PMT/v Documents Program PMT substances under REACH (PDF) (228.46 kB) Tags chemicals REACH water … At 13th and 14th of March 2018 the …

  • Article from 08.05.2023 | Last changed: 08.05.2023

    HBM4EU: European Human Biomonitoring Initiative

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … the availability of Human Biomonitoring data in the EU member states and to better understand the health impacts of exposure to harmful substances, the EU Commission funded the project "European Human Biomonitoring Initiative" (HBM4EU) with over 74 million euros within the framework of the "Horizon 2020" funding programme. last update on 08.05.2023 The European Human Biomonitoring …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … FAQ. last update on 04.02.2020 Frequently asked questions – FAQ 1. Terms and basic understanding 1.1. What is the difference between bio-based and biodegradable … sugar cane). Biodegradable plastics, on the other hand, are plastics that decompose under certain conditions, leaving behind mainly carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and water. … Global production capacity for bio-based and biodegradable plastics in 2022 was around 2.22 million tonnes, according to estimates by industry experts. For comparison: …

  • Article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 30.06.2025

    GreenTech Atlas 2025

    … of renewable energies or technologies for increasing energy efficiency. Around 7.5 percent of the workforce in Germany, 9 percent of German gross value added … lead markets and the special topic recycling of PV and wind turbines can be found in the GreenTech Atlas 2025 and in the separate data document. Further information on the methodological procedure can be found in the methodological report on the GreenTech Atlas 2025. An English translation …

  • Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

    ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

    different colors in a circle as graphic logo

    … text pops up by clicking on the “small red i”. The “small blue i on a yellow background” represents a permanent help text, which explains how the programme works, among … text pops up by clicking on the “small red i”. The “small blue i on a yellow background” represents a permanent help text, which explains how the programme works, among …

  • Article from 30.06.2025 | Last changed: 21.07.2025

    Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance

    Poor harvests due to heat and drought

    … retain too little water in the landscape. The consequences: drought, declining groundwater levels, and flooding. The solutions: retain water through adapted land … for Climate, Biodiversity, and Humans A balanced landscape water balance is fundamental for healthy, resilient ecosystems, ensuring water availability for both … and irrigation demands are rising. To effectively address these challenges, a fundamental shift is needed. From a currently drained landscape to a climate-adapted …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 15.07.2025

    Soil related travel destinations in Germany

    Experiencing the ground beneath our feet is very much a part of our experience of nature, as here with this former sand pit.

    … Soil related travel destinations in Germany Experiencing the ground is a part of our experience of nature, as here with this former sand pit. … - here in a workshop run by the BMU in Berlin. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Does this door reveal a soil? A visit to the Walschule Teufelssee/Berlin … Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt A soil monolith in an exhibition. This rendzina is exhibited in the Hainich …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … last update on 25.02.2014 Bodenwelten.de Bodenwelten.de, which is operated by Bundesverband Boden, contains comprehensive and clearly presented information on all … that inhabit the soil, to name just a few examples. A joint initiative of the UBA, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR) and Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie (LBEG), the game …

  • Article from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 06.03.2025

    Sino-German Track-II-Dialogue

    8. Plenartreffens des T2D in Shanghai, Mai 2024

    … (Track I) with scientific expertise. It offers opportunities to create a common understanding and joint learning at the scientific level. It provides science-based … the T2D aims to: Provide a regular platform for discussions to enhance mutual understanding of experts and policy supporting teams from both sides Support the … negotiation outcomes and Paris Agreement policies in both countries Achieve an understanding on what kind of research, international cooperation and national …

  • Article from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Large scale projects under the administrative agreement

    Large scale projects under the administrative agreement Large scale projects at a … kilometer industrial area on the Spree river in southeast Berlin. Historical background: Beginning with dawn of industrialization, in 1870, and until very recently, … information is available from Landesamt für Umwelt des Landes Brandenburg . … Large scale projects under the administrative agreement

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … availability of this food depends on the availability of uncompromised soils. Around half of Germany’s surface area is used as farmland, i.e. for crop cultivation, … in Germany and elsewhere with crop plant cultivation. Arable land is mainly found in places where the earth is inherently very fertile. Less fertile soils are found in forests or in meadows and pastures. Settlements and towns have traditionally …