… update on 11.07.2025 Background and Objective Sustainable Pharmacy is a framework for the integration of sustainable development of the pharmaceutical and health … 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 …

… Experiencing the ground is a part of our experience of nature, as here with this former sand pit. Source: Sina Schröder Discovering soils in their natural environment makes for an exciting journey through our natural and cultural heritage. The countless … and art objects scattered throughout Germany are worthy travel destinations that afford rich opportunities to immerse yourself in the world of soils. last update on …

… large anthills! Source: Jeannette Mathews / UBA Life in all its multifarious forms would be unthinkable without the earth’s various soils, which can only assure … 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 …

… and Sustainable Development was launched in December 2020. It is a central exchange format for German and Chinese scientists to support the ministerial dialog. last update on … the T2D. The working groups carried out various joint research activities and presented their findings in the Steering Group meetings. On 10th November 2022, a …

… process indeed! Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt What is needed above all for soil to develop is time, and of course rock, which is the material from which … water, air and microorganisms. last update on 19.02.2014 A lengthy process Soil is formed and develops over extremely lengthy periods and results from the interplay … is a network of cavities and particles. Source: FG II 2.7 / Umweltbundesamt Download image (558.73 kB) Next Previous Associated content Links Website world of …

… of us who live in affluent Western countries take an ample supply of healthy food for granted, the availability of this food depends on the availability of … soils. Around half of Germany’s surface area is used as farmland, i.e. for crop cultivation, direct consumption and animal fattening. German farmers … used for agricultural purposes. Data for 2011 Source: FG II 2.7 / Umweltbundesamt Download image (513.15 kB) Barley just about to be harvested. About 10 million tons …

… ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health The ALISE study is the German … contribution to the PARC project. Source: Umweltbundesamt ALISE (Aligned Study for Environmental Health) is the German contribution to the European research … in Germany and throughout Europe in order to better protect people's health. … ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health …

… ensure the long-term protection of ecosystems such as water bodies and soils, and for preventive health protection, the entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment … lifecycle of medicinal products. last update on 19.12.2024 An effective strategy for reducing pharmaceutical residues in water bodies must primarily include the … aspects should ideally be considered as early as the drug development stage, for example, by designing active substances that are more degradable in sewage …

… medicinal products has been an integral part of the authorisation process for many years. In Germany, this has been a legal requirement since 1998. The UBA is responsible for conducting the environmental risk assessment. last update on 18.12.2024 The UBA … mandated to assess environmental risks as part of the market authorisation process for human and veterinary medicinal products and to impose environmental protection …

… last update on 18.12.2024 Having a reliable supply of pharmaceuticals is crucial for human and animal health. However, both this and the sometimes careless handling … low but continuous presence in water bodies and soil remain largely unknown. Download Table: German Environment Agency 2025: Toxicity of active substances to … substances in a group varies. Source: CC BY 4.0 German Environment Agency 2025 Downloads: (258.30 kB) Contraceptives cause reproductive disorders in aquatic …

… in Germany Pharmaceuticals are essential tools in medicine and are omnipresent in our daily lives. Almost everyone takes medication either as needed or on … different active substances (3) are available in over 100,000 medicinal products for human use(4), with annual consumption exceeding 35,000 tonnes (3). These … (AMW) ... in Kläranlagenabläufen (KA) ... Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (115.88 kB) Diagramm als PDF (34.66 kB) Diagramm als Excel mit Daten …

… Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment Informational materials … are primarily intended to inform patients. They can be ordered free of charge or downloaded from the UBA's website. Below, each material is presented individually, …