KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
ELaN – development of an integrated land management through sustainable water and materials use in north-east Germany
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
ClimChAlp - Climate Change, Impacts and Adaptation Strategies in the Alpine Space
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
CLISP – Climate Change Adaptation by Spatial Planning in the Alpine Space
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
ALARM - Assessing large scale Risks for biodiversity with tested Methods
KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
Working group Climate Change and Spatial Planning
News on Soil | Land
CAP-Reform 2013: Limited environmental impact, high costs
In 2013, the Common Agricultural Policy was reformed with the aim of reducing negative environmental impacts of agriculture. Accordingly, farmers had to comply with certain environmentally friendly farming measures, the so-called "greening", to receive the EU subsidies. Despite high costs, however, the effects of the reform have remained small. This has been shown by a recent paper by UBA. read more
Agriculture
Ecological impact of farming
Germany’s farming sector uses the largest amount of land, but is at the same a lynchpin of our economy – one that provides a reliable food supply and produces sustainable raw materials. The farming sector also plays a key role when it comes to preservation and development of the man-made environment. But increasingly intensive farming brings with it a host of eco-unfriendly effects. read more
News on Water
EU Commission proposes regulation for the reuse of water
The reuse of treated waste water can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful substances, however. On 28 May 2018, the EU Commission proposed a regulation, on minimum requirements concerning the reuse of water. It aims to protect health and the environment. The UBA considers there to be a need for improvement. read more
