… in the topsoil With soil temperatures rising beyond 5 °C, plants begin to sprout and grow. Source: sandra zuerlein / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 BO-I-4: Temperature in the topsoil At a …

… 2021 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 BO-I-3: Rainfall erosivity In Germany, … were  particularly high. Targeted anti-erosion measures taken on vulnerable soils and on steeply sloping terrain can help to  reduce soil loss even where high …

… policy. There is an urgent need to make environmental policy socially acceptable and ensure greater ecological justice. last update on 14.01.2025 For some years now, … in shaping environmental policy. Many people fear that ambitious environmental and climate policy measures will lead to major financial burdens. The regular …

… to managing chemicals, the primary concern is to minimise negative environmental and health impacts and conserve resources while maximising the benefits of using … 2019. Countries and stakeholders decide on the future international chemicals and waste management at the Fifth World Chemicals Conference (International Conference … from the chemical sector, for example in the fight against poverty, hunger and climate change, to safeguard health, hygiene, nutrition, clean water, clean energy, …

… Soil protection Each and every handful of soil is worthy of protection Source: S. Marahrens / … The success of measures in domains such as air quality, sewage treatment and waste policy can have an impact on the soil. Residual air pollution ends up in the …

… Paving and construction More and more green softens asphalt and concrete Source: ThomBal / … Paving over large areas, particularly in urban environments, creates an urban climate whose air temperatures are higher than those found in forests and greenfield …

… Pressures on soil Land being paved over is only one of many ways that open space is disappearing in … and nutrient inputs to road and housing construction and erosion. Moreover, climate change has a devastating effect on soil ecology, which can also be degraded …

… Division IV is tasked with chemical safety. We endeavour to protect the public and the environment against hazardous chemicals, to which end we investigate and assess environmentally harmful substances and preparations. When potential hazards come to light, we devise risk reduction …

… natural resources be conserved? last update on 15.02.2016 Sustainable Production and Products, Waste Management In one way or another all aspects of product lifecycles, from raw …