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  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Biological Diversity

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    … and refrain from introducing new species into nature and from disposing of garden waste in the open countryside. Preventive measures should be taken primarily in the … the more widespread invasive species are, the more difficult and expensive it is to contain them. Acceptance, control and removal: Most invasive species already present … and refrain from introducing new species into nature and from disposing of garden waste in the open countryside. Preventive measures should be taken primarily in the …

  • DzU article from 17.11.2025 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    Indicator: Raw material footprint

    A graph shows the primary raw material consumption per capita for 2000 to 2022. It is divided according to different types of materials. After an initial increase, the raw material footprint has fallen again to its original level in recent years.

    … sector as a result of reduced construction activity in Germany. The recycling of waste is also relevant: This reduces the need for raw materials that need to be … sector as a result of reduced construction activity in Germany. The recycling of waste is also relevant: This reduces the need for raw materials that need to be …

  • Newsletter from 12.06.2018 | Last changed: 12.06.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2018

    … have either been disposed of improperly in the toilet or find their way into the waste water after their consumption and are not fully removed by the current water … which increases the demand to minimise waste generation and manage arising wastes effectively and sustainably on a worldwide scale. This task applies to all … UNFCCC are required to prepare and submit annual National Inventory Reports (NIRs) containing detailed and complete information on… Series Climate Change Page number …

  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

    Indicator: Eutrophication of the North Sea/Baltic Sea by nitrogen

    A graph shows the change in the concentration of total nitrogen in all major rivers that discharge into the North and Baltic Sea in Germany and indicates the target value of 2.8 or 2.6 mg/L total nitrogen for North and Baltic Sea, respectively. The concentration value is calculated as the 5-year moving average of the flow-weighted mean concentration of all major rivers in milligrams total nitrogen per litre (mg/L).

    … in the rivers, measures need to be taken, especially in agriculture and waste water management. Environmental importance Coastal and transitional waters of … concentrations for North and Baltic Sea have decreased, mainly due to improved wastewater treatment. However, concentrations have stagnated in recent years. While … ordinances such as the Surface Waters Ordinance, the Fertiliser Ordinance or the Wastewater Ordinance. The federal states implement these ordinances and review their …

  • Press release 39/2015 from 03.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Recycling precious and special metals: a call for coordinated action

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    … and increasing security of supply – from all players Electronic components contain many valuable metals which should be recycled. Source: VRD / Fotolia.com … of a regulation on precious and special metals which would also apply to other waste streams which are not subject to specific control and thus enable their … to the current challenges we face as a result of ever more complex products and waste:  “Recycling critical metals into high-quality products demands that we link …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Trade and industry

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wooded landscape. There is an industrial estate visible in the distance, consisting of several buildings and facilities. There is smoke rising from some chimneys. The sky is densely cloud-covered. Above the horizon, the sky is tinged with yellow, with dark, greyish-blue clouds billowing at the margin of the picture. In a few lighter places, rays of the sun are penetrating the band of clouds.

    … of coolant and production water as well as restrictions on the discharge of waste water and heated coolant water. Future climate risks – outcomes of KWRA In … data collected on four occasions in the period from 1998 to 2018. A sub-indicator contained in these health reports covers the environmental conditions at the … is among the sectors using large volumes of water, the National Water Strategy contains objectives and measures intended for trade and industry. These include …

  • Press release 69/08 from 22.10.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Success for REACH

    … REACH requires businesses to advise their industrial customers if their products contain one of the chemicals identified on the list in concentrations of more than … REACH requires businesses to advise their industrial customers if their products contain one of the chemicals identified on the list in concentrations of more than …

  • Newsletter from 09.02.2023 | Last changed: 09.02.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2023

    … such as snack bars and kiosks, can also fulfil their obligation by offering to fill containers brought in by customers. A major step on the journey away from a … in Germany, manufacturers of cups for beverages and other single-use products containing plastic will then have to pay for collecting them from streets and parks …

  • Appointment from 06.09.2024

    Urban, university and school living labs to promote circularity

    … project manager at the international startup “CYRKL”. She focuses on biodegradable waste and organic materials. She specializes in transforming waste into resources using valorization technologies such as composting facilities, biogas stations, wastewater treatment plants, biodegradation processes, and sludge management. Don’t …