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Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

Economic issues

… of public goods (ocean shipping), natural monopolies (drinking water supply) or common goods (fishing). The sustainable management of water and the … of macroeconomic indicators, the economic importance of water services (water supply and wastewater disposal) as well as water withdrawals, other types of water … period must cover the costs of construction, maintenance and operation of the water supply and wastewater disposal facilities. At the same time, however, there is also …

Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

Floods - how they form and how we influence them

… to the area of approximately 73 soccer fields (in German: ( UBA 2021). Man-made global warming The natural water cycle is intensified by global warming. The atmosphere can absorb a lot of water vapor at high temperatures …

Article from 30.11.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

Chemical Quality Standards and Assessment

… hexachlorobutadiene and mercury, which highly accumulate within the food chain, an environmental quality standard for biota was additionally defined. The … hexachlorobutadiene and mercury, which highly accumulate within the food chain, an environmental quality standard for biota was additionally defined. The …

Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

Maritime shipping

Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

… vessels and cruise liners do so and pollute the oceans in a variety of ways. Globally, maritime transport has been increasing more or less continuously over …

Article from 31.03.2025 | Last changed: 10.04.2025

Use and Impact

Port view of Bremerhaven with container crane and container ship.

… consuming fish and seafood . The oceans also serve as key transportation routes for global trade. Even during regular operations, maritime shipping releases pollutants … consuming fish and seafood . The oceans also serve as key transportation routes for global trade. Even during regular operations, maritime shipping releases pollutants …

Article from 11.03.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

Protecting the seas and oceans: how can it be done?

On the picure you see the sunset about the sea

… natural gas exchange. At the same time, they are important components of the global water cycle and distribute heat via their currents. From a distance, the seas … and make important contributions to human well-being, including in terms of food supply, transport and recreation. This also applies to the polar regions, which play …

Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 04.10.2023

Risk management in river basins

… 2017. In the meantime, this score system for R-phrases has been adapted to the new Global Harmonised System. In turn, the matrix system developed in conjunction with … 2017. In the meantime, this score system for R-phrases has been adapted to the new Global Harmonised System. In turn, the matrix system developed in conjunction with …

Article from 09.10.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

Soil protection at international level

… 09.10.2015 Background The need for fertile soils is increasing due to the growing global demand for renewable raw materials and meat, and persistent population … measurable at global level . Furthermore, soil organic carbon and its potential as globally relevant indicator for land and soil degradation has been investigated. …

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Article from 03.02.2022 | Last changed: 12.08.2025

Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)

… Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) GAW Programme and WMO OMM logo Source: WMO OMM The … Jesenovec Atmospheric Environment 41 (2007) 9273–9287 How to Keep the Quality Chain, Work Flow-Oriented Data Processing for Global Atmosphere Watch Measurement …

Article from 20.10.2017 | Last changed: 15.01.2019

WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Drinking-water Hygiene

… publications on toxic cyanobacteria and on water safety in small-scale water supplies International co-operation Representation of Germany in implementation of … Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Leading the activity on small-scale water supplies and sanitation systems under the Protocol on Water and Health Developing … Ethiopia Associated content Links Water safety planning for small community water supplies Water safety plan manual: Step-by-step risk management Small-scale water …

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Climate Impacts Germany

Also Germany is affected by climate change. Nearly all areas of society are concerned by the consequences. However, these have very different effects in the various regions and sectors. You can access further information on the climate impacts in the individual sectors or regions of Germany using the search function below. After selecting a sector OR a federal state, you will be shown detailed information on this.