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  • Article from 03.09.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Precautionary soil protection

    … functional capacity it is very difficult to restore. This has implications for all other areas of the environment, including humans. last update on 03.09.2014 What does precaution mean? The concept of precaution comprises the protection of natural resources and life …

  • Article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 04.11.2025

    Division V

    … Division V Division V of the German Environment Agency is responsible for climate protection, energy and emissions trading. The German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) is based here. In Germany, it is the body responsible for trading in certificates for the emission of …

  • Article from 28.02.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Paving and construction

    street with concrete and asphalt

    … More and more green softens asphalt and concrete Source: ThomBal / Fotolia.com There’s no way around it: all construction has a direct impact on the soil. Depending on the extent of the changes brought about by construction, it can completely or partly …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Pressures on soil

    Photo of concrete slabs with gras growing through

    … is a process that has been going on for many years and from myriad sources, the one culprit being land development, which invariably destroys soil ecology, and the other being various substance inputs such as toxic elements and compounds, as well as …

  • Article from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division IV

    Dr. Erik Schmolz

    … Division IV Dr. Erik Schmolz is the head of Division IV Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print … purposes by quoting "Susanne Kambor, UBA" as source. (12.37 MB) Dr. Erik Schmolz is the head of Division IV Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print … purposes by quoting "Susanne Kambor, UBA" as source. (13.56 MB) Dr. Erik Schmolz is the head of Division IV Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print …

  • Article from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division III

    Dr. Bettina Rechenberg

    … Division III Dr. Bettina Rechenberg is the head of Division III Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print … by quoting "Susanne Kambor, UBA" as source. (13.29 MB) Dr. Bettina Rechenberg is the head of Division III Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print … by quoting "Susanne Kambor, UBA" as source. (13.86 MB) Dr. Bettina Rechenberg is the head of Division III Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print …

  • Article from 14.06.2023 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division II

    … update on 14.06.2023 Environmental Health and Protection of Ecosystems Hazards to the environment can cause hazards to human health Effects of industrial … energy generation, consumption or transport which are harmful to nature and to the environment may also be hazardous to human health, i.e. the condition of water, soil and air can have major health impacts. Contaminants …

  • Article from 06.09.2023 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division I

    Martin Schmied

    … Division I Martin Schmied is the head of Devision I Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Image in print … In this regard, sustainable-development strategies aimed at substantially reducing the carbon footprint of energy and raw material use are taking on ever growing … Strategies Environmentally sustainable transport Vehicular traffic is one of the most serious environmental problems facing us today. For many people, a car is …

  • Article from 27.12.2017 | Last changed: 23.01.2025

    Spatial and Settlement Development

    Lucian Milasan

    … Spatial and Settlement Development Sustainable spatial planning must meet the challenges of environmental protection Source: Lucian Milasan / Fotolia.com Our demands on the use of space are increasing. It is therefore important to plan with the future in mind. Sustainable planning and …

  • Article from 02.08.2023 | Last changed: 23.10.2025

    Guarantees of origin for renewable energy sources

    … Guarantees of origin for renewable energy sources The market share of green electricity has increased dramatically in recent years in Germany. Electricity consumers need to be confident that the green electricity they pay for does in fact come from renewable sources. Guarantees of origin (GO) …

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    International research in Antarctica

    Ice samples taken from the Antarctic polar ice provide researchers with valuable information.

    … International research in Antarctica Ice samples taken from the Antarctic polar ice provide researchers with valuable information. Source: M. Müller/UBA Signature of the Antarctic Treaty commits the signatory states to engage in international cooperation in scientific research. …

  • Article from 28.01.2016 | Last changed: 28.01.2016

    Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)

    … Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) Even though there is no Antarctic government, Antarctica does have its own administrative organisation. The Antarctic Treaty laid down that the Consultative Parties must convene at regular intervals for the purpose of …