… development and reconnecting floodplains to the river. By doing so, important ecosystem services of watercourses (e.g. habitat for many animal and plant species, … many synergies. The online platform " Renaturation of Running Waters " provides information for potential initiators of renaturation projects. The ecological … areas are the same size). Figure according to the Bavarian State Office for the Environment. Source: Matthias Rothe / UBA Excursus: The National Flood Protection …

… wetlands have been drained and soils dewatered through the installation of drainage systems. Intensive farming and the use of heavy agricultural machinery lead to soil … are influenced by people and their behaviour (Deutsches Klimakonsortium). Further information on climate model projections as well as facts on climate change can be found on the pages of the German Environment Agency ( Climate models and ensembles and Climate change ) and also …

… lungs and thus adverse health effects can develop. Sport event organisers should inform participants when ozone levels are high. In addition, elevated ozone levels … themselves to decide whether to participate in a sport event or not. The following information is provided in order to help you to reach a decision. Background … In the year 2000 the state of Baden-Württemberg developed a scientific based index system for the assessment of air quality. A 1-hour cut-off value of 120 μg/m 3 was …

… ensure that only “explosion-proof”, inspected holi colours are used. For further information, please contact the Association for the Promotion of German Fire … ensure that only “explosion-proof”, inspected holi colours are used. For further information, please contact the Association for the Promotion of German Fire …

… world's oceans. Due to their high tonnages, ocean-going vessels can be a comparably environment-friendly means of transport. There is still considerable potential to … in the Baltic Sea in the Kadettrinne. In these coastal areas, unique extensive ecosystems are to be found, e.g. the Wadden Sea and its eelgrass meadows or mussel … Ships Annex VI: Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Detailed information on the contents of the different annexes are to be found on the website …

… recreation. However, overuse is placing increasing pressure on fragile marine ecosystems. Sustainable solutions and ‘ecological guardrails’ are needed to balance … urgently needed, everyone can contribute to effective marine conservation by making environmentally conscious choices when consuming fish and seafood . The oceans also …

… how can it be done? View of the wide open sea Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA The German Environment Agency is committed to protecting the oceans, which are more important … three quarters of the Earth's surface. The oceans play a key role in the climate system, as they absorb around a third of the carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) produced by … durch Wind Related publications Environmental Awareness in Germany 2024 Informational concept on infrasound and its effects 2023 Monitoring Report on the …

… chemical and morphological parameters. The oldest assessment is the saprobic system „Saprobiensystem“. It uses the population of macrozoobenthos (invertebrates … Water Framework Directive). Chemical status is determined from the defined EU-wide environmental quality standards .There are two classes of chemical status. If the …