nature reserve

BD-R-3: Protected areas

The picture shows a sign commonly used in the eastern states of Germany to indicate a nature reserve. The sign depicts the outline of a black owl against a yellow background. The sign is located on the edge of a meadow. A partly wooded hill rises behind the sign.

2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change

last update on 28.11.2023

BD-R-2: Restoration of natural flood plains

The picture shows a flooded deciduous forest. In the foreground there is a tree trunk lying on the ground.

2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change

last update on 28.11.2023

FW-I-1: Tree species composition in forest nature reserves – case study

The picture shows a near-natural forest with beech trees. In the foreground there is an uprooted tree lying on the ground.

2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change

last update on 28.11.2023

Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

The Antarctic is protected by stringent environmental protection regulations.

The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, also named the Madrid Protocol after where it was signed, is – in addition to the Antarctic Treaty itself – an equally important element of the Antarctic Treaty system. The Protocol has been ratified by 33 states since May 2013.

last update on 27.01.2016

Short link: www.uba.de/t45527en