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  • Article from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Large scale projects under the administrative agreement

    … agreement Large scale projects at a glance last update on 07.07.2020 Brief descriptions of large scale projects being jointly executed by the federal … heavy metals, ammonium salts and nitrate. Further information is available from Landesamt für Umwelt des Landes Brandenburg. Oranienburg Location: This large scale project encompasses …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … beyond, irreversible tipping points are very likely to be triggered, which would destabilize the climate system and cause irreversible changes. The drastic impacts … and technologically. Developing countries : These countries are often hit the hardest by the effects of climate change and have the least resources to adapt. … Tipping points and cascading tipping dynamics in the climate system NDC Design Documents The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement (355.33 kB) Related contents …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil science

    A floor pit with differently coloured layers.

    … science There are numerous types of strong soils. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Germany has many different kinds of soil, which are studied and described by soil scientists. As in the plant kingdom, a distinction is made between … of our current knowledge of soil processes. One of the tasks of soil science is to describe and systematically investigate soil and all of its various properties. …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

    Photo of a hand wearing a plastic glove taking a water sample in a glass container from a body of water.

    … of pharmaceutical substances Taking a water sample Source: chayantorn / Adobe Stock Despite the fact that, according to current knowledge, there are no known effects on … of active pharmaceutical ingredients, which are often persistent and can have undesirable effects on animals and plants. Therefore, the environmental discharge of … or hormone-like compounds are also problematic for the environment, as they are designed to intentionally interfere with the hormonal system as part of therapeutic …

  • Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

    … not environmentally relevant include herbal medicines, electrolytes, vitamins, peptides, amino acids, and many naturally occurring substances such as minerals. These … der AOK (WldO) 2022: Der GKV-Arzneimittelmarkt: Klassifikation, Methodik und Ergebnisse 2022. Berlin ,  Westphal-Settele, K. 2023: Die Umwelt – ein Reservoir für … der AOK (WldO) 2022: Der GKV-Arzneimittelmarkt: Klassifikation, Methodik und Ergebnisse 2022. Berlin ,  Westphal-Settele, K. 2023: Die Umwelt – ein Reservoir für …

  • Article from 14.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Collage with cover images of various information materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment, including flyers, posters, postcards and birthday calendar

    … time in pharmacies. The poster "Correct Disposal of Leftover Medicines in: …" is designed to ease this burden by displaying written disposal information in the … versions of the poster: a German version and an international version, which includes information in English, French, Polish, Turkish, Russian, and Arabic. Download … Agency 2024 Flyer: Do NOT dispose of drugs in the toilet or sink This flyer provides a brief and easily understandable explanation of why the correct disposal of …

  • Article from 12.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs

    Photo: Hand throws pills into toilet overlaid with prohibition symbol

    … protect water bodies and drinking water. With proper disposal, pharmaceuticals are destroyed through waste incineration and no longer pose a threat to the environment. … Environmentally friendly disposal of leftover drugs Pharmaceutical products are designed to heal, alleviate, or prevent diseases. They are valuable and often … medicines ensures that they are sent to waste incineration and thus completely destroyed. In contrast, improper disposal of medicines via the sink or toilet …

  • Article from 20.01.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm

    Photo of digestion towers reflected in the secondary clarifier of a wastewater treatment plant

    … an increase in medication consumption is expected in Germany over the coming decades (2). In Germany, approximately 2,500 different pharmaceutical substances (3) are … der AOK (WldO) 2022: Der GKV-Arzneimittelmarkt: Klassifikation, Methodik und Ergebnisse 2022. Berlin , Statistisches Bundesamt 2023: Wasserwirtschaft: … of Environmental Science & Technology 2010; 7: 307–312 ,  Umweltbundesamt 2013: Workshop: Pharmaceuticals in Soil, Sludge and Slurry , 18.-19.6.2013,  Kotzerke, A. …

  • Article from 28.10.2024 | Last changed: 25.08.2025

    Report on 14 regional and national Sustainability Research needs

    U-Shaped tables with 12 participants, listening to one speaking

    … and Sustainability Research & Innovation in Europe through national expert workshops in 14 countries and regions. Informed by a desk study and interviews with National Key Stakeholders, these meetings gathered …

  • Article from 24.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    CASRI report on enhancing Ethics, Gender Equality, and Diversity

    stylized people in different colors

    … equally . It ensures equal opportunities for leadership and participation in co-design and decision-making phases . Some of the key qualitative focus of the plan … extends to setting research priorities, selecting participants for interviews and workshops, and designing strategic innovation policies. By doing so, the project …

  • Article from 25.07.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    CASRI’s Co-design Methodology: The Funnelling Approach

    The image shows a flowchart representing a structured process for implementing research and innovation collaborations and funding actions.

    CASRI’s Co-design Methodology: The Funnelling Approach The CASRI Funneling Approach Source: @ … and insights through participating in the interviews and the respective national workshop that aimed to identify common themes and priority areas for research and innovation. The workshops served as a platform for stakeholders to discuss findings from the …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter

    UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau

    … information in compact form – "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter Source: Umweltbundesamt Our "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter reports on the latest activities and … - UBA publishes fact sheets on Proposal of EU Packaging Regulation - International workshop on corruption prevention: video statement UBA aktuell 3/2023 2/2023 Focus …