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  • Article from 13.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Pharmaceuticals in the sea

    A fish swims in the water, holding a thermometer in its mouth. At the bottom of the sea lies medical waste.

    … and some are released into water systems that carry them to the ocean. In Germany, more than 400 different pharmaceutical residues have been detected in water and … case the correct disposal way because they end up in the waste water system. More information (in German only) can be found here: Schadstoffen im Meer and  …

  • Article from 13.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Excessive nutrient concentrations in the sea

    2 sea creatures toast each other underwater with beer

    … and vehicles and reducing pollution from sewer systems and sewage treatment plants. More information (in German only) on the topic of eutrophication can be found on the UBA …

  • Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

    ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

    different colors in a circle as graphic logo

    … method: A dialogue guides the user through the process of entering the necessary information about the specific chemicals he wants to assess. For example, the data … not obtain clear-cut results from comparisons, you should use other methods for a more refined evaluation, such as to make a decision on alternatives. If you are …

  • Article from 24.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    EU Environment Agencies Review Status of Sustainability Research

    In a small meeting room, 7 people sit or stand in front of a screen. On the screen appear the faces of people in the meeting call.

    … political, economic, and geopolitical dynamics have made systemic transitions more challenging. Improving public support and democratic innovation while noting … is extremely important. Furthermore, nowadays a crucial challenge is to address misinformation including AI-generated fake science, which undermines legitimate …

  • Article from 30.06.2025 | Last changed: 21.07.2025

    Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance

    Poor harvests due to heat and drought

    … flooding. The solutions: retain water through adapted land management, give rivers more space, allow floodplains to flood, and manage land and soil in a … for the rewetting of ecologically significant peatlands ( 1000 peatlands ) Information, activation, managing and support for measures to rewet peatlands …

  • Article from 08.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Reflections from the Sustainability Science Summit 2025

    Four people sitting on chairs on a stage, talking to each other, the backs of some people in the audience.

    … 250 participants from Germany and abroad. With three plenary panel discussions and more than 30 parallel sessions, the summit enabled extensive exchange on new … and transdisciplinary approaches to address sustainability challenges. For more information about the CASRI project, visit CASRI.eu . Associated content Links …

  • Article from 11.07.2025 | Last changed: 16.09.2025

    4th Summer School on Sustainable Pharmacy 2025

    Asklepiosstab, Schlange die sich um einen Stab windet mit Blätterkranz. Beides UBA Blau sowie im Blau der Uni Halle

    … inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us via SummerSchool@uba.de Logistic Information We reserved rooms at the TRYP by Wyndham Halle , Neustädter Passage 5, … the Hotel . For transport in Halle, we strongly recommend public transport. Further information can be found at www.havag.com , including the movemix.app. à The …

  • Article from 25.03.2025 | Last changed: 25.03.2025

    Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)

    Wind turbines and sheep on a pasture

    … (decisions of the international climate conference COP24) provides guidance on the information that should be included in the NDCs. Particularly important: The NDCs … improvements by 2030 and accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels. Furthermore, nature-based solutions in climate action need to be strengthened and global …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … The UBA contributes to soil stewardship among other things by disseminating information. last update on 25.02.2014 Bodenwelten.de Bodenwelten.de, which is operated by Bundesverband Boden, contains comprehensive and clearly presented information on all soil related matters. In May 2013, a content management system … Issued by the UBA in early 2011, this “travel guide to Germany’s soils” contains information concerning soil discovery trails, museums and profile compilations. In …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Soil development

    Rock and soil

    … depending on the intensity of the factors that are brought to bear. But soil is far more than a mere mixture of exclusively mineral particles of varying sizes; for it … size of clay minerals is the same as that of clay, originally sandy soil becomes more loamy and fertile through comminution. Lessivage, podzolisation and …

  • Article from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Large scale projects under the administrative agreement

    … contamination in the transfer zones to water purification plants. Further information is available from Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung und Umwelt. The … hydrocarbons, BTEX, naphthalene, heavy metals, ammonium salts and nitrate. Further information is available from Landesamt für Umwelt des Landes Brandenburg. … aquifers located in the project area are threatened by contaminant inputs. Further information is available from Landesamt für Umwelt des Landes Brandenburg . BASF …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … Soil functions Soil is home to this creature. Soils contain much more than this. Source: santia3 Fotolia.com Soil carries out myriad functions that … direct consumption and animal fattening. German farmers produce an average of more than 40 million tons of grain and ten million tons of potatoes annually. In …