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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

… offshore energy production , also have a negative impact on the marine environment. Waste, especially plastic waste including microplastics, is omnipresent. Underwater …

Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 20.07.2020

Rivers

… into the Black Sea. The river systems are interconnected by a number of canals. Management of waters in accordance with the European Water Framework Directive is … into the Black Sea. The river systems are interconnected by a number of canals. Management of waters in accordance with the European Water Framework Directive is …

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 … the problem and in the years since then has formulated a comprehensive risk management strategy for international river basins. last update on 06.07.2020 …

Article from 13.11.2024 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

International soil governance

… stocktaking of the current instruments and regulations for a sustainable soil management at international level. On this basis, proposals are submitted, how the … stocktaking of the current instruments and regulations for a sustainable soil management at international level. On this basis, proposals are submitted, how the …

Article from 09.10.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

Soil protection at international level

… restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and … restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and …

Article from 05.01.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2023

Overview of application forms

… over ASPAs can be issued by UBA if the planned activity is in accordance with the management plan of the ASPA concerned. Five examples will help you choose the right … over ASPAs can be issued by UBA if the planned activity is in accordance with the management plan of the ASPA concerned. Five examples will help you choose the right …

Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

Lead at Christmas and on New Year's Eve

red candle with a spoon for lead pouring

… Existing residual stocks of lead-based tinsel must be disposed of as special waste. Is lead pouring necessary year on year? A glance at the pre-Christmas … that come into direct contact with lead if it is disposed of along with household waste. These things must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Divining the future on …

Article from 07.02.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

Fragrances

an orange perfumed candle, open bottle with fragrance and timber slats, an half orange, lavender and cinnamon sticks

… fragrant candles, and in scented oils for burners. There is even perfume for waste bins and hoovers for sale. Some department stores and offices are scented … fragrant candles, and in scented oils for burners. There is even perfume for waste bins and hoovers for sale. Some department stores and offices are scented …

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Publications

… Noise Soil | Land Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Transport Waste | Resources Water Series - Any - Schwerpunkte Texte Climate Change guidebook … children´s book teaching material game poster fact sheet opinion Umweltmanagement im Umweltbundesamt UBA-Beteiligungen Berichte WaBoLu-Hefte (series …

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