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  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BO-I-4: Temperature in the topsoil

    The picture shows a seedling emerging from moist, dark soil.

    … 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 …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BO-I-3: Rainfall erosivity

    The legend comprises six categories for the rainfall erosivity (unit: kilojoules per square metre multiplied by millimetres per hour) as a district average for the years 2017 to 2021.

    … 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 …

  • Article from 14.01.2025 | Last changed: 30.01.2025

    Shaping environmental policy in a socially responsible way

    Reichstag building

    … 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 …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    International Chemicals Management

    International chemicals management aims to achieve the sustainable use of chemicals worldwide

    … 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, …

  • Article from 03.09.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Precautionary soil protection

    … Precautionary soil protection Precautionary soil protection means detecting and counteracting harmful impacts on soil early on, i.e., well before soil’s … into other fields of law in more or less detail, for example pollution control law, waste law (Sewage Sludge Ordinance, Biowaste Ordinance) and building regulations. It …

  • Article from 12.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Brownfield redevelopment and inner urban development

    Brownfield redevelopment and inner urban development Land take for settlement and transport is set to … for an Environmentally Oriented Urban Development Protecting the Environment and Climate – Creating Living Space – Improving Quality of Life Tackling the climate and

  • Article from 24.03.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection

    Soil in a child's hand

    … 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 …

  • 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. …

  • Article from 28.02.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Paving and construction

    street with concrete and asphalt

    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 …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Pressures on soil

    Photo of concrete slabs with gras growing through

    … 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 …

  • Article from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division IV

    Dr. Erik Schmolz

    … 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 …

  • Article from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Division III

    Dr. Bettina Rechenberg

    … 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 …