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  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Antarctica

    Map of the Antarctic

    … Antarctica Man has been fascinated by this vast ice landscape ever since its discovery. Source: Dorling Kindersley RF / Thinkstock "Imagine a country as large as Australia and Europe together, sunnier than California but colder than the icebox of a … icebergs and penguins are the images which the region evokes, but there is far more to the place referred to as the 'Earth's last wilderness'. The vast area around …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Non-native species

    Ship in the Antarctic

    … Non-native species Human activities introduce non-native animal and plant species into the Antarctic Source: axily / Fotolia.com The Antarctic Peninsula and parts of West Antarctica have a favourable climate by Antarctic standards. This … the signatory states to intensify their preventative measures and implement them more consistently. The paper also proposes that its recommendations be discussed at …

  • Article from 23.07.2013 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic

    Protecting the Antarctic is one of the tasks of the Federal Environment Agency.

    … The German Environment Agency and the Antarctic Protecting the Antarctic is one of … difficult at first glance to see the connection between a German environment agency and the Antarctic - after all, Germany has no territorial claims in the eternal ice. … of the ultra-sensitive Antarctic environment. A broad range of tasks UBA is more than just a national competent authority. In addition to enforcement of AUG, it …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 09.12.2020

    Underwater noise

    … Underwater noise 08.12.2020 Underwater noise: Causes, effects and solution approaches Marine mammals use sound to search for food and partners, for orientation, to communicate or to protect against enemies. … which is why the predominantly low-frequency background noise it creates is more negligible. Man-made underwater sound in the Southern Ocean The background …

  • Article from 29.02.2016 | Last changed: 18.03.2021

    Antarctic

    An appealing light blue iceberg floats in the nearly black water. The sky is gray and drab.

    … Fritz Hertel/UBA Roald Amundsen said, “We must not cease to remember with gratitude and admiration the first seafarers who navigated their ships through storms and fog … history and represents important geological and biological evolutive processes. More recently, the Antarctic has also reflected anthropogenic, i.e. man-made, …

  • Article from 16.12.2016 | Last changed: 13.01.2022

    Protocol on Water and Health

    a women is drinking a glass of water

    … Protocol on Water and Health The protocol is a legally-binding instrument on water and health in the UNECE region. Source: paylessimages / Fotolia.com The main aim of … health from water-related diseases. last update on 16.12.2016 The main aim of the Protocol on Water and Health is to protect public health from water-related diseases …

  • Article from 17.07.2013 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil biodiversity loss

    An earthworm in its natural habitat.

    … are neither barren nor dead, for they constitute the habitats of one trillion times more bacteria than there are stars in the universe. Even a mere teaspoon of soil contains a million bacteria, 120,000 fungi and 25,000 algae. These microscopic organisms perform key material-cycle functions. last update on 17.07.2013 Soil teems with life “Plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms purify the water and air, and ensure fertile soils. Hence the …

  • Article from 20.04.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program

    CORINE Land Cover 2006

    … The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program CORINE Land Cover 2006 Source: Umweltbundesamt Land cover is a key indicator of … Centre (DLR)’s Deutsches Fernerkundungsdatenzentrum, on behalf of the UBA. … The CORINE Land Cover (CLC) program …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 11.08.2020

    Environmental Specimen Bank

    photo of a women working in the Environmental specimen bank

    … Environmental Specimen Bank: Ice cold in the name of protection of the environment and health Source: Umweltbundesamt The Environmental Specimen Bank (ESB) serves to … in Germany, exposure to lead and pentachlorophenol (PCP) has dropped significantly. More recently the focus in environmental medicine has shifted to dioxins (PCDD, …

  • Article from 10.03.2014 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Soil compaction

    Photo of a tyre track on an arable.

    … stability, the soil particles are compacted; this in turn degrades soil quality. And as farm equipment grows ever heavier, problems can result. last update on 10.03.2014 Is soil compaction a problem? Farm, forestry and construction equipment has become ever more powerful and ever heavier in recent decades. In extreme cases, machinery …

  • Article from 15.06.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2025

    Preconditions for Recognition

    … The association shall be recognized if: According to its bylaws, it predominantly, and not just temporarily, encourages the objectives of environmental protection; It has existed for at least three years at the time of recognition and has been active as defined in number 1 during that period; It offers guarantees of proper performance of its duties; It promotes public-benefit purposes and It allows any person who supports the objectives of the association to become a …

  • Landing page from 05.12.2025

    Recommendations for your tender

    … an aid to green procurement for contracting authorities. Recommendations Cleaning and hygiene Hand drying Construction Construction machines Buildings Furniture Gardening and landscaping Internal components for buildings Floor covering adhesives and other …