… regime in the form of the Federal Mining Act (BBergG) . This serves mainly to underpin the secure supply of raw materials with more efficient licensing and … consequences after the end of mining activities. Legal system and connecting links for environmental protection and resource conservation A special feature of … be granted. The advantage of this legal construct, however, is that the state has linked the granting and utilisation of concessions to tax obligations which, …

… content Publications Reduzierung der Flächeninanspruchnahme durch Siedlung und Verkehr Umweltschutz im Planungsrecht Klimaschutz in der räumlichen Planung … Related contents Zugang zu Umweltinformationen Umweltordnungswidrigkeiten und Umweltstraftaten Ressourcenschutzrecht Umweltrecht Rechtsschutz und Verbandsklage Related publications Analysis and Enhancement of the Legal …

… profits; (c) reduced risk that raw materials price increases will trigger a new round of inflation; (d) mitigation of the negative economic impact of raw materials … have a positive impact on a country’s economic capacity. Resource prices are bound to rise over the long term owing to dwindling supplies of raw materials and … or 490 million tons, depending on which scenario is applied.  Associated content Links Umweltschutz und Beschäftigung Results of the analyses of Project MaRess …

… on how to improve material efficiency. last update on 08.07.2014 Material costs: an undervalued cost factor For manufacturers, material costs are the largest single … Through the VerMat program and demea, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy funds business consulting services aimed at improving the material efficiency of … than €50,000. Energy and other savings were realized as well.  Associated content Links Publications of demea (in German) International strategies and programme …

… diseases to other animals as well as humans. Insects, mites and ticks can be found amongst these so-called vectors. Vertebrates, for example rats and mice, may … for testing the efficacy of bait products against cockroaches and ants (see links). Pest control without chemicals The Testing Facility of Pests of Public …

… nanomaterials. International activities to ensure the safety of nanomaterials Under the general coordination of the German Federal Environment Ministry, the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA) participates in the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials … compatibility” of 2016-2020 is currently under review. Associated content Links European Commission Recommendation on the definition of nanomat OECD Working …

… information are available on the BRS Joint Secretariat website. Associated content Links BRS Joint Secretariat website Related contents Forschungs- und Entwicklungsvorhaben zu Nanomaterialien Fachbereich IV SuMaHO-principles for … threats of microorganisms in agricultural soils – identifying meaningful endpoints under field-relevant pesticide, biocide and pharmaceutical exposure Further …

… into national law. Relevant soil protection provisions could in particular be found in EU chemical law, waste law and in legislation on facilities and industrial … The legal regulations regarding waste contain guidelines for the environmentally sound recycling and disposal of waste. Nature conservation law The Federal Nature … of soil conservation to implement the Alpine Convention of 1991. Associated content Links Bundes-Bodenschutzgesetz (BMJ) Bundes-Bodenschutz- und Altlastenverordnung …

… methods and a harmonised evaluation of measurement results to ensure that sound requirements aimed at protecting consumers are established. Germany and France … Europe. UBA acts as secretariat for the EU-LCI Working Group. Associated content Links ECA Report No 29 The EU-LCI Working Group Related contents Bauprodukte Gerüche aus Bauprodukten Studien zur Messung, Vermeidung und Bewertung von Schadstoffen Related publications Toxicological basis data for the …

… to receive the EMAS certificate for its environmental management Source: Umweltbundesamt The UBA had already introduced an environmental management system in the … was then validated in 2001 according to the most stringent requirements worldwide under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). In the meantime 14 UBA sites – … and that its environmental performance is continually improving. Associated content Links Website: EMAS Publications Umwelterklärung 2020 des Umweltbundesamtes …