… Chemicals Protection of the groundwater against loads of plant protection products: validation of the new EU-simulation model FOCUS PELMO 4 for a reliable prediction of the leaching potential of PPP into groundwater - Part A … in Europe (FOCUS) is evaluated to ensure whether this approach also represents and covers German environmental conditions. A comparison between modelled leachate …

… Economy | Consumption, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Blue Angel eco-label for textiles Background report on the revision of the Blue Angel award criteria for … Angel eco-label for textiles (DE-UZ 154) have been reviewed as part of a revision and, in addition to expanding and further specifying the scope, have been …

… Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Environmental research and governance in the digital age Results of a horizon scanning for the environment department in tomorrow’s society Digitalisation is profoundly … research, such as the CO2 calculator, apps for sustainable consumption or big data-supported climate simulations. But are these measures already exploiting the …

… Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Setting an ambitious EU climate target for the year 2040 Recommendations by the German Environment Agency The European Climate Law mandates the European Commission to propose a 2040 emissions reduction target by …

… Climate | Energy Assumptions on potentials for Carbon Dioxide Removals in the EU A review of recent European Commission impact assessments This report analyses and critically reviews assumptions on natural carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and …

… Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption Indicators for sustainable development under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement This … The paper reflects on the experience with sustainable development in past and current market mechanisms and describes to what extent countries agreed on …

… Climate | Energy Guidelines for conflict-sensitive adaptation to climate change This guide outlines how to design and implement climate change adaptation projects in a fragile or conflict-affected …

… Water Recommendations for reducing micropollutants in waters Residues of medicinal products, pesticides, biozides and other chemicals can adversely affect the environment and human health already in … and proposed a combination of measures consisting of measures at the source, in use and for wastewater treatment serving the objective of comprehensive water …

… Sustainability | Strategies | International matters How to behave? Visitor Guidelines for the Antarctic Since the beginning of Antarctic tourism, which focuses mainly on … visitor numbers have increased considerably. In order to maintain the unique fauna and flora in its original state despite the growing visitor interest, …

… Chemicals NoCheRo-Guidance for the Evaluation of Rodent Traps Part A Break back/Snap traps This guidance describes methods and criteria to evaluate rodent break back/snap traps regarding their animal welfare …