… of waste with defined hazardous properties that are harmful for the environment and/or human health. Hazardous waste must be handled using special techniques and processes that ensure safe and environmentally sound disposal by elimination of …

… on 18.11.2025 Background The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the urgently needed sustainability transformation face new challenges due to the … geopolitical situation ("Zeitenwende"), such as energy supply, mobility, and agriculture. The German Environment Agency (UBA) considers the new global situation both a threat and an opportunity for the goal of a sustainability transformation (e.g., transition …

… International Soil Law and Governance Conference On Thurs., 20 Oct. 2022, the “Int. Soil Law and Governance Conference” was conducted fully online. Source: Oliver C. Ruppel last …

… NiCE - From niche to centre Swapping instead of buying new saves resources and avoids waste. Source: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / Adobe Stock City centres have long … now facing major changes due to online retail, the after-effects of the coronavirus and the impact of the climate crisis. The EU Interreg project “NiCE – from niche to centre”, coordinated by the UBA, aims to take advantage of these changes and make city centres more attractive by offering sustainable options. last update …

… every inspirational session two keynote speakers shared their view on a joint topic and present their proposals and best practices. Questions, opinions and further ideas of the participants were discussed to inspire them to use the …

… – Ocean acidification due to CO₂ The North Sea Source: Manuela Krakau / UBA Oceans and seas absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. … for example through the effects on commercially important species in fisheries and aquaculture. last update on 01.03.2024 Oceans: Carbon dioxide reservoirs Besides … include seagrasses, algae, and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). They show a higher photosynthetic capacity and stronger growth under increased CO ₂  levels. …

… manufacturer of the product responsible for the entire life-cycle of the product and especially for the take-back, recycling, and final disposal”. Proponents of EPR argue that by assigning the organizational … management to a producer, EPR could reduce the financial burden of municipalities and support the internalization of commonly externalized costs associated with …

… Visiting and directions UBA in Berlin-Marienfelde: the newly built “Haus 2019“ … Eine Besichtigung der FSA ist für Gruppen ab 5 Personen nach Anmeldung möglich. Standardprogramm Kurzvortrag und Besichtigung: Dauer ca. 90 min. Ergänzende … 95 Richtung Mahlow und Berlin, ca. 8 km bis Berlin - von B 95 (Lichtenrader Damm) … Visiting and directions …

… International strategies and programmes Sustainbale resource management is an international task Source: Pixabay The global use of natural resources and the associated environmental impacts have increased continuously in recent … materials is fundamental to environmental policy and is reflected in a number of international strategies and programmes. According to the United Nations …

… Diplomacy and Sustainability Actors Forging New Alliances A worldwide collaborative process has started. Source: CIPSEM/GDL/UBA Navigating Uncertainty: Diplomacy and Sustainability Actors Forging New Alliances An initiative to establish an …