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  • Article from 24.01.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Building Products

    different building products

    … substances. If they are released into the indoor air of buildings, or into the soil and groundwater, they can pose a risk to the environment and human health. … substances. If they are released into the indoor air of buildings, or into the soil and groundwater, they can pose a risk to the environment and human health. …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … water, nature and climate protection as well as climate adaptation, as they reduce soil erosion, retain nutrients, promote biodiversity, store carbon and mitigate the … of the damage to buildings and cause major environmental damage to water bodies and soils. The federal states can make further specifications in legal regulations on …

  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … a result of snowmelt. When rain hits the earth's surface, part of it seeps into the soil and contributes to groundwater recharge. Another part is temporarily stored in … In order to make land usable for agriculture, wetlands have been drained and soils dewatered through the installation of drainage systems. Intensive farming and …

  • Article from 11.04.2025 | Last changed: 11.04.2025

    Monitoring and assessment

    … of internationally proposed critical levels for ammonia The upcoming European Soil Health Law – chances and challenges for an effective soil protection Tags evaluation marine ecosystem monitoring assessment method … The …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … Oil of still relatively low viscosity sedimented ashore may poison or suffocate soil organisms such as worms or snails. Not only nature is endangered: uses like … Oil of still relatively low viscosity sedimented ashore may poison or suffocate soil organisms such as worms or snails. Not only nature is endangered: uses like …

  • 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

    … Activities on Litter in Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes, Transitional Waters and Soil Vorgehen bei der Untersuchung und Bergung der gefährlichen oder … on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change The upcoming European Soil Health Law – chances and challenges for an effective soil protection Climate …

  • Article from 16.04.2012 | Last changed: 10.09.2013

    Water body structure

    … calculated on the basis of aerial pictures, existing maps and data, geological and soil maps, and especially topographical map M 1:25.000, as well as by consulting … Zustand der Seen Indikator: Ökologischer Zustand der Flüsse Related publications PROSOIL – Protection of soil organisms: Development of toxicity criteria for soil organisms in the framework …

  • Article from 15.09.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Assessment of watercourses

    two women are fishing in the water to take some samples

    … Activities on Litter in Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes, Transitional Waters and Soil Suitability of laboratory simulation tests for the identification of …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 04.10.2023

    Risk management in river basins

    … Risk management in river basins Emissions to air, water and soil and the number of accidents at industrial facilities due to shortcomings in … industrialisation were becoming increasingly evident. Emissions to air, water and soil and the number of accidents at industrial facilities had taken on alarming … risk management industrial accident plant safety … Emissions to air, water and soil and the number of accidents at industrial facilities due to shortcomings in …

  • Article from 13.11.2024 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    International soil governance

    International soil governance last update on 13.11.2024 Introduction Three international conventions provide relevant provisions on soil protection, namely the “ United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in …

  • Article from 09.10.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection at international level

    desiccated soil

    Soil protection at international level Desiccated soil Source: magdal3na / Fotolia.com last update on 09.10.2015 Background The need for fertile soils is increasing due to the growing global demand for renewable raw materials and …