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  • Article from 23.03.2021 | Last changed: 23.03.2021

    Environmental law

    The statue of Justitia

    … does not have environmental protection as its original regulatory purpose. The UBA develops proposals for environmental protection provisions in these fields of … of better environmental regulation and better implementation of environmental law. UBA activities Projects and publications Herausforderungen für ein zukunftsfähiges … does not have environmental protection as its original regulatory purpose. The UBA develops proposals for environmental protection provisions in these fields of …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Promoting Extended Producer Responsibility in international law

    World map from green leaves

    … Producer Responsibility in international law Nachhaltiges-Wirtschaften - World map Source: malp / Fotolia.com Promoting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in … a circular economy. In this context, the TES Academy, jointly with EPR experts at UBA, has set up this collaboration process to further explore the transformative … a circular economy. In this context, the TES Academy, jointly with EPR experts at UBA, has set up this collaboration process to further explore the transformative …

  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    … about eco-friendly washing and cleaning can be found here (in German) on the UBA website. Cosmetics Definition : A ‘cosmetic product’ means any substance or … portal (German) and the SCOTTY website (English) of the German Environment Agency (UBA). Plant protection products Definition : Plant protection products are chemical … on PPPs, their impact on the environment and their regulation is provided on the UBA website. Recommendation : In practice, PPPs are mostly sold to and used by …

  • Article from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 22.04.2016

    Organic-waste treatment

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … treatment Wheel loader being used to turn compost Source: Tim Hermann / UBA High quality compost and digestate for agricultural and horticultural use can be … organic waste has risen steadily since then. According to Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) figures, in 2011 around 14 million tons of organic … it is used to make biogas and digestate. According to a study commissioned by the UBA titled Aufwand und Nutzen einer optimierten Bioabfallverwertung, in 2008 there …

  • Article from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    PARC – Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals

    boy sitting between flowers in front of a hillside

    … as grant signatories (GS), which for Germany are the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). Affiliated entities … form of additional national partners, are then in turn connected to each GS. The UBA has six such AE and BfR ten (see section "PARC - National Hub -> Affiliated … University of Aachen Nathalie Costa Pinheiro - Employer: Lower Saxony State Health Office NLGA ( NLGA ) Stakeholders of the German PARC National Hub: The members of …

  • Article from 25.08.2025 | Last changed: 25.09.2025

    Research Project „Food and Agriculture with a Future“

    The image shows a circular collage of individual photos depicting animal husbandry (chickens, pigs, cattle), a wheat field, and a plate with a vegetarian dish made from vegetables and lentils. In the center of the circle is the lettering “ErLa” (Ernährung und Landwirtschaft mit Zukunft, or “Nutrition and Agriculture with a Future”).

    … with a Future“ Eigenforschungsprojekt ErLa Source: Eigene Zusammenstellung UBA What does environmentally friendly agriculture and sustainable, healthy … used to achieve the transformation of the agricultural and food system in Germany? UBA is addressing these and other questions in the “Food and Agriculture with a … used to achieve the transformation of the agricultural and food system in Germany? UBA is addressing these and other questions in the “Food and Agriculture with a …

  • Article from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 15.07.2015

    Climate protection in the waste management sector

    Bio-gas plant

    … of MSW. The capture and use of landfill gas also reduces GHG emissions. The UBA has commissioned a number of studies on the impact of waste management on … of MSW. The capture and use of landfill gas also reduces GHG emissions. The UBA has commissioned a number of studies on the impact of waste management on …

  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    From Stakeholder Dialogue to German Centre for Micropollutants

    … Stakeholder Groups in the Stakeholder Dialogue on Micropollutants Source: BMU/UBA 2017 (Stakeholder Dialogue Policy Paper) Source: BMU & UBA On 19/03/2019, representatives of the stakeholders presented the results paper … signal was given for the newly created German Centre for Micropollutants at the UBA. In future, the Centre is to continue identifying relevant micropollutants …

  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 28.08.2023

    1H-Benzotriazole Round Table

    … Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the German Environment Agency (UBA), municipal and Länder environmental agencies, water industry, environmental … Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the German Environment Agency (UBA), municipal and Länder environmental agencies, water industry, environmental …

  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 09.08.2023

    “Round Table” Concept

    … Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the Federal Environmental Agency (⁠UBA⁠). Initial experience has shown that the “round table” concept can be a suitable … Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the Federal Environmental Agency (⁠UBA⁠). Initial experience has shown that the “round table” concept can be a suitable …

  • Article from 23.03.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Resilience in the face of multiple crises

    Book blooming out of a tree

    … relations with the topic of resilience. The first day was rounded with a 4D mapping of a specific project aiming at transforming an urban region in Western Germany toward a more resilient and sustainable future. While the mapping prompted a discussion as to whether this activity would reflect the real … relations with the topic of resilience. The first day was rounded with a 4D mapping of a specific project aiming at transforming an urban region in Western …

  • Article from 18.03.2014 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Hazardous waste

    Workers remove asbestos roof sheets

    … being revised and updated, in light of changes in chemical regulations. The UBA is closely involved in this process and has submitted recommended changes in the … are legally required to submit information in this regard to government statistics offices. In this process, no statistics are gathered concerning waste disposal … being revised and updated, in light of changes in chemical regulations. The UBA is closely involved in this process and has submitted recommended changes in the …