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  • Article from 23.03.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Resilience in the face of multiple crises

    Book blooming out of a tree

    … for strengthening resilience against disasters exemplifies a recent attempt to systematically implement resilience on a political level in Germany. At the same … new perspectives, and let novel, integrative approaches emerge that can ideally inform future specific projects and actions. Therefore, the schedule of our event … as well as representatives from the civil society like ecovillage movement and environmental organisations, the German development cooperation, the German Ministry …

  • Article from 17.04.2015 | Last changed: 17.04.2015

    Wastes containing POPs and PCB

    transformer station

    … or restricting POP production, use and emissions. The Convention calls for either systematic elimination of a particular substance (included in Annex A) or … of persistent organic pollutants or [are] otherwise disposed of in an environmentally sound manner when destruction or irreversible transformation does … Consideration of non-extractable residues (NER) in PBT-assessment The impact of information gaps in the supply chain on environmental exposure - case study of a PBT …

  • Article from 18.03.2014 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Hazardous waste

    Workers remove asbestos roof sheets

    … various types of waste with defined hazardous properties that are harmful for the environment and/or human health. Hazardous waste must be handled using special … purposes, whereby the competent authorities are legally required to submit information in this regard to government statistics offices. In this process, no … see under “Waste statistics” . Associated content Links GHS (Globally Harmonised System) Waste classes waste statistics features und limits Hazard characteristics …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: The relevance of the War in Ukraine for transformation

    Weltkugelfahnen

    … ("Zeitenwende"), such as energy supply, mobility, and agriculture. The German Environment Agency (UBA) considers the new global situation both a threat and an … (UBA II 2.1 General Water and Soil Aspects), Dirk Messner (president of the German Environment Agency), Andriy Andrusevych (NGO Resource & Analysis Center “Society and … (Password: Magnifying22)   21st September 2022  Current developments in the Russian environmental and climate policy and adaptation options to keep a ‘green agenda’ …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Preventing corruption for a sustainability transformation

    Treppe auswärts mit grünem Blättern umringt.

    … threat to the achievement of the UN sustainability goals. Corruption damages the environment, leads to mismanagement and loss of natural resources and misappropriation of funds earmarked for environmental protection, adaptation to climate change and climate protection, and …

  • Article from 29.03.2023 | Last changed: 23.04.2024

    Deep-sea mining

    … on mid-ocean ridges, on the deep-sea floor and on the floor of the Red Sea. The ecosystems on the deep seabed and the species adapted to their extreme living … of mineral resources. UNCLOS also requires that negative impact on the marine environment are to be avoided. Finally, revenues and other benefits from mining …

  • 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.

    … Climate Change Law (ClimLaw: Graz), Faculty of Law of the University of Graz German Environment Agency (UBA) Cooperation partners: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations … sustainable soil management due its multifunctional services to humans and to the environments and to bring together experts and stakeholders from all parts of the …

  • 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

    … leading to a more circular economy and sufficiency ⁠. However, due to the current environment, these models usually only remain a niche option and are at best only … local pilot closing event. Meaning, the electricity for the projector and sound system was generated entirely by muscle power. Over 150 visitors participated in the … the launch of our NiCE Knowledge Platform . Here, you will find all materials, information, and results from NiCE. This includes the virtual exhibition, videos of …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations

    keywhole in concrete wall

    … are personal views and may not reflect the official perspective of the German Environment Agency. Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations: The E-Tool: A web-based … to identify the organisations greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint). The systematic data collection process provides an important and reliable baseline for … departures or a tool for an initial assessment and profitability of photovoltaic systems. Our speakers will demonstrate the use of the tool and share their thoughts …

  • 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.

    … update on 01.03.2024 Oceans: Carbon dioxide reservoirs Besides soils and forest ecosystems, oceans and seas are among the largest global carbon reservoirs. They absorb … the same rate in all oceans. The speed at which ocean acidification occurs varies geographically and throughout the water column. Overall, colder waters absorb more … rising temperatures, eutrophication, or pollution from waste and pollutants. More information can be found in the results of the international ‘ Bioacid ’ project. …

  • Article from 03.03.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Developing a concept for a Polar Environmental Monitoring Program

    A colony of emperor penguins in the Antarctic

    Developing a concept for a Polar Environmental Monitoring Program Pollutants enter the Antarctic and accumulate in sensitive ecosystems Source: Miriam Müller/ UBA Monitoring pollution levels is of crucial …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: Extended Producer Responsibility in international law

    World map from green leaves

    … problems for specific products. Thomas Lindhqvist first described it in 1990 as “an environmental protection strategy to reach an environmental objective of a decreased … but also its future potential to achieve environmental goals where EPR systems are in place for quite some time, e.g. in Europe. More information on the TES Academy process on EPR Previous Events: Disclaimer: The …