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  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2025

    Preconditions for Recognition

    … requirements. last update on 15.06.2017 Requirements for associations To make use of the special NGO litigation rights pursuant to Article 2 of the Environmental … that period; It offers guarantees of proper performance of its duties; It promotes public-benefit purposes and It allows any person who supports the objectives of the … They must meet the same requirements as domestic associations. They may, however, file an appeal or bring legal action before a decision on recognition has been …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2025

    Legal background to the Environmental Appeals Act

    … The UmwRG is designed to incorporate into German law that part of the European Public Participation Directive 2993/35/EC of 26 May 2003 which deals with access to … to protect human health. It seeks to achieve this aim by promoting and enhancing public participation – in particular by associations – and access to justice. The …

  • Article from 10.01.2018 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Recognition of environmental and nature protection associations

    Logo of the competent authority for environmental and nature conservation associations

    … im Umweltrecht in der Praxis . Research on access to justice Evaluation of the Use and Effects of NGO appeals under the German Environmental Appeals Act … concerns in administrative decisions. The study examined 37 environmental appeals filed up to early 2012 by recognised environmental associations since UmwRG entered … decisions. The final report is available here and listed at right under "Publications". Associated content Links Press releases: Effectiveness environmental …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil pollutants

    Photo of soils in a glas.

    … They stem from natural sources, factories, farming, transportation, and households. Deposits of such soil pollutants can seep into the groundwater or are … image (543.41 kB) PDF-Datei (Download) (543.41 kB) Next Previous Associated content Publications Urease- and nitrification inhibitors for climate and environmental …

  • Article from 09.03.2021 | Last changed: 09.03.2021

    Mining law

    The extraction of lignite from opencast mines is also subject to mining law

    … This is particularly evident in what is known as the raw material safeguarding clause. According to this clause, regulations under public law that stand opposed to the exploration for and extraction of raw materials …

  • Article from 23.02.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Public building law

    Building law helps conserve resources in the planning, construction or modification of residential settlements

    Public building law Building law helps conserve resources in the planning, constr. … Public building law Building law forms the basis on which the permissible use of land is determined by type and intensity. For the municipality as a whole …

  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 05.02.2018

    What qualifications are needed for environmental protection?

    … as the range of professions in environmental protection is the qualifications profile required. Scientists and engineers are, as in other sectors of the economy, … construction planning in engineering and architectural offices, environmentally-focused legal and commercial advice and environmental education and training. Soft … Centre for the Development of Vocational Training Educational service of the BMUB Publications Report on the Environmental Economy 2011 Arbeit und Qualifikation in …

  • Article from 17.09.2019 | Last changed: 17.09.2019

    Rebound effects

    … effect. last update on 17.09.2019 What is the rebound effect? Sustainable resource use necessitates efficient use of energy, raw materials and water. Increased … content Links Bericht der Enquete-Kommission des Bundestages zum Rebound-Effekt Publications Rebound-Effekte: Wie können sie effektiv begrenzt werden? …

  • Article from 15.07.2014 | Last changed: 15.07.2014

    Economic impact

    Oil storage tanks at the port

    … Economic impact Oil and gas are not stored for long at ports of entry. Sparing use means less maritime traffic. Source: keller / Fotolia.com Greater resource … market for efficient green technologies. Simulation results Analyses conducted using the Panta Rhei macro-econometric model for the MaRess project have shown that … Links Umweltschutz und Beschäftigung Results of the analyses of Project MaRess Publications Report on the Environmental Economy 2011 Related contents …

  • Article from 08.07.2014 | Last changed: 08.07.2014

    Leveraging cost reduction potential through resource efficiency

    A man with the calculator calculates the costs.

    … it comes to companies being and remaining competitive. Companies can and should use this cost factor as a springboard to reduced operating costs and resource use – … €50,000. Energy and other savings were realized as well.  Associated content Links Publications of demea (in German) International strategies and programme …

  • Article from 19.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.06.2025

    Testing facility of Pests of Public Health Importance

    two rats

    Testing facility of Pests of Public Health Importance Rats are among the health pests. Source: Heiko Kiera / … the Testing Facility of Pests of Public Health Importance. These findings are also used in collaboration with international bodies such as the ECHA (European Chemicals …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … Nanomaterials and the REACH Regulation The manufacturing, import and use of chemical substances is regulated by the European Chemicals Regulation REACH … sheets on nano-enabled applications (see list below), which inform the interest public about its opportunities and risks, notably about environmental aspects. UBA …