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Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

… Policy (CAP) is the EU’s farthest-reaching management and financing instrument for environmental protection in the agricultural sector. However, in order for the CAP …

Article from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 24.06.2021

A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa

… 2019, the Pan African Parliament, the University of Stellenbosch and the German Environment Agency adopted a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in order to … 2019, the Pan African Parliament, the University of Stellenbosch and the German Environment Agency adopted a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in order to …

Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

Organic farming

… products are not only tasty and healthy, but their cultivation also helps the environment. Organic farming is particularly resource-efficient and based on the … in construction products in accordance with the European Plastics Strategy Marine Regions Forum Tags nutrient cycle organic farming sustainability …

Article from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 09.06.2021

EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event

… Biocides & Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides (Ingrid Nöh, German Environment Agency) Impact of biocides on drinking water resources and waste water … settings (Alexander Badry, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research & German Environment Agency) Use of anti-fouling paints in the Baltic Sea as sensitive area … Lüneburg, Germany) Proposal for a way forward (Dr. Stefanie Wieck, German Environment Agency) Tags biocide … In the context of the EU Green Week 2021, UBA …

Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

Toward ecofriendly farming

… land that we cultivate and develop constitutes one of the main features of rural environments and offers numerous opportunities for ecofriendly farming practices. … European agricultural policy instruments, provide opportunities for farmers to keep environmental degradation within reasonable bounds and employ ecofriendly farming …

Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

… Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design A research project for the German Environment Agency developed a method for the systematic analysis of the design of … protection target emission reduction target … A research project for the German Environment Agency developed a method for the systematic analysis of the design of … of 20 NDCs were analysed with this method. … A research project for the German Environment Agency developed a method for the systematic analysis of the design of …

Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

Nitrogen

A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

… and disruption of the natural nitrogen cycle and sensitive systems can lead to environmental and health impacts. More than 50 percent of reactive nitrogen …

Article from 29.04.2016 | Last changed: 29.04.2016

Flame retardants in products

… Flame retardants delay fires – but some of them can be harmful to health and the environment Source: mg1708 / Fotolia.com Flame retardants reduce the flammability of … in der Abfallwirtschaft Kunststoffe Related publications Substituting Environmentally Relevant Flame Retardants: Assessment Fundamentals Standard …

Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

Pharmaceuticals

… used sparingly and with due care, for their positive effects also entail human and environmental risks and collateral effects. last update on 08.09.2025 Veterinary …

Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

… generates ammonia emissions, odours and dust that are hazardous to the environment and a nuisance to persons living in close proximity to livestock farms. … about changes in biodiversity. Ammonia emissions can be particularly high in the environs of large livestock farms and can cause direct damage to vegetation. Ammonia …

Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

Compost and sewage sludge

A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

… as chemicals, heavy metals and pharmaceutical residues that are hazardous to the environment and human health. last update on 28.08.2025 Introduction Composted … far as possible in the future and the phosphorus it contains should be recovered. Environmental impact In addition to nutrients, compost and, above all, sewage sludge …

Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

Fertilizer

Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

… natural raw materials and are available as single or multiple nutrient fertilizers. Environmental impact If handled improperly, the storage and application of …