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  • Article from 21.08.2022 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Reference Values for Assessing Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … risk of micropollutants in water bodies. Threshold or guideline values can be used as a reference value. Reference values for surface water, drinking water and … regarded as a relevant micropollutant. For this approach, a risk assessment can be useful, i.e., the German Centre for Micropollutants compares the concentration of …

  • Article from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 16.05.2024

    Sustainable Control of Harmful Organisms in the 21st Century

    Icons describing alternatives for biocides and networking with stakeholders.

    … measures against pests to alternative non-biocidal control measures or an optimised use of biocides. With the initiative “Sustainable Control of Harmful Organisms in … pest controllers and their customers, chemical and non-chemical industry and public authorities are all called for to achieve a sustainable control. reaching out …

  • Article from 20.09.2022 | Last changed: 25.08.2023

    The German Centre for Micropollutants: About us

    … of drinking water. Many of these chemicals enter our waters via wastewater from households (pharmaceuticals, household chemicals and personal care products), from … of micropollutants. The members of this committee include up to 15 experts from public authorities, industry, environmental and water associations. They hold …

  • Article from 29.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2023

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH

    zwei Reagenzgläser mit verschiedenen Flüssigkeiten

    … or articles (e.g. car tyres). During their life cycle (i.e. during manufacture, use, or disposal), they can enter the environment via different pathways where other … et al. 2021 / UBA List of references The text was prepared on the basis of the publications listed below. Further references can be found in the publications …

  • Article from 19.08.2022 | Last changed: 16.11.2022

    Digital Sustainability

    Globe from above at night with illuminated areas with connections drawn between them

    … but they also drive consumption. Research at the German Environment Agency (UBA) focuses on topics such as the effects of digital marketing strategies on consumer … not a straightforward one, for it is rather dynamic and complex. This is why it is useful to analyse its opportunities and limitations and to assess relevant … Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) . Associated content Publications Shaping sustainable digitisation Related contents Digitalisierung und …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Permitting research projects on marine geoengineering

    … Federal Climate Protection Act, Germany has committed itself to achieving greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045 and negative emissions after 2050. This goal requires not … relevance under the HSEG and provides guidance on necessary steps, such as public participation ( Article 2 GeoEnBeschrV ). Please note : For the purpose of …

  • Article from 28.11.2024 | Last changed: 28.11.2024

    Commercial Refrigeration

    refrigeration unit

    … unit Source: Adobe Stock / Grispb Commercial refrigeration systems are used to keep goods fresh and deep-frozen, especially foodstuffs, but also flowers … systems EU Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases Supermarket Refrigeration Publications 1987–2017: 30th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol Hydrofluorocarbon …

  • Article from 25.03.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    TFA as degradation product of fluorinated greenhouse gases

    A hand holding a glas of water

    TFA as degradation product of fluorinated greenhouse gases TFA formed as a degradation product of fluorinated greenhouse gases can be … into the environment. More information about TFA is available via the links and publications listed.      Associated content Links TFA - harmonised classification …

  • Article from 15.05.2024 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    The Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement

    H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President and other participants onstage during the Closing Plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 at Expo City Dubai on December 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    … phase, information is collected and processed. This includes the status of greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation actions undertaken by Parties, the overall impact of … for the Global Stocktake Summary of Online Seminar: Leveraging the Echo of the GST Publications Support to the technical and political phase of the first Global …

  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 27.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … waste often contains toxic substances, which if not properly disposed of, can cause pollution and health problems. It is for this reason that electrical and … that the main obligations for electrical and electronic waste disposal fall to (a) public sector recycling companies; and (b) electrical and electronic device …

  • Article from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Batteries

    Batteries of different size and color

    … Source: Seen / Fotolia.com Batteries are ubiquitous nowadays and enable us to use many different kinds of mobile devices independently of the power grid. The … Waste Batteries Website BMUB Umweltbewusst leben Daten zur Umwelt: Altbatterien Publications Ratgeber: Batterien und Akkus Batteries in electric vehicles Lithium …

  • Article from 19.03.2024 | Last changed: 19.03.2024

    Climate protection and energy policy in Germany

    transformer station

    … on 19.03.2024 The UBA conducts research, advises policymakers, and provides the public with information concerning environmentally sustainable energy. We develop … of Energiewende "Energy of the Future" Publications Germany 2050 - A Greenhouse Gas-Neutral Country Documents Technical negative emissions (1.15 MB) Related …