… Noise in the sea Noise in the sea doesn't just disturb whales. How can it become … for reducing noise, as poorly maintained propellers are loud. More information (in German only) can be found at maritime shipping and underwater noise . Tags marine …

… Marine litter in the sea Clean oceans are important for everyone: use reusable … of on the street or in nature would also help protect our oceans. More information (in German only) can be found at Abfällen im Meer and Webseite des Runden Tischs …

… Pharmaceuticals in the sea Pharmaceuticals in the sea are unhealthy Source: … process 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 … disposal way because they end up in the waste water system. More information (in German only) can be found here: Schadstoffen im Meer and  Pharmaceuticals  and …

… Excessive nutrient concentrations in the sea Mountains of foam on the beach have … 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 topic pages on …

… ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals ChemSelect Logo Source: UBA … (substances or mixtures) with just a few data entries. The assessment results are presented in a simple way using the traffic light colours green, yellow and red. … (substances or mixtures) with just a few data entries. The assessment results are presented in a simple way using the traffic light colours green, yellow and red. …

… EU Environment Agencies Review Status of Sustainability Research IG EPAS /CASRI … science. This focus aligns well with the CASRI project’s objectives. The German Environment Agency (UBA) reported on its recent celebrations of its 50th anniversary. Its European event was paired with presenting key recommendations of European EPAs to strengthen the European Green …

… Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance Poor harvests due to heat and drought – just one of the consequences of climate change in Germany. Source: hykoe / Fotolia.com The landscape water balance is out of … ) Information, activation, managing and support for measures to rewet peatlands (InAWi) Other ANK programs (e.g. KlimaWildnis, climate-adapted forest management). A …

… Reflections from the Sustainability Science Summit 2025 Stephan Bartke (middle … under the motto “Advancing Sustainable Development.” Continuing the series of German Future Earth Summits, the event was organized by the German Committee Future Earth (DKN) and provided a platform for around 250 …

… for action with the goal of increasing the possibility of health and well-being for present and future generations through effective prevention, medical and non-medical … in the 18th century Wednesday 24. September: Sustainability in drugs Poster presentations Thursday 25. September:   Sustainable Excipients Urban Waste Water …

… Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) How ambitious will the new Nationally … achieving these long-term strategies. UBA's work on NDCs at international level The German Environment Agency (UBA) co-coordinates the exchange of NDC experts from the … 2020/2021 NDC cycle, in which NDCs with the target year 2030 were submitted, the German Environment Agency developed a method for systematically analysing the NDC …

… Learning about and experiencing soil Tiny ants can build amazingly large anthills! … which is operated by Bundesverband Boden, contains comprehensive and clearly presented information on all soil related matters. In May 2013, a content management … - Ein Reiseführer Issued by the UBA in early 2011, this “travel guide to Germany’s soils” contains information concerning soil discovery trails, museums and …