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Veröffentlichung For a green and just transition in Europe(Umweltbundesamt, 2024)The new European Commission should pursue ambitious policies aimed at reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, even as priorities shift to security and defense. Here are recommendations by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) for giving impetus to climate, environmental and biodiversity policy.Die neue Europäische Kommission sollte eine ehrgeizige Politik verfolgen, die darauf abzielt, sowohl die Treibhausgasemissionen als auch die Umweltverschmutzung zu reduzieren, auch wenn sich die Prioritäten auf Sicherheit und Verteidigung verlagern. Hier finden Sie Empfehlungen des Umweltbundesamtes (UBA) und des Bundesamtes für Naturschutz (BfN), um der Klima-, Umwelt- und Naturschutzpolitik neue Impulse zu geben.Veröffentlichung For a green and just transition in Europe(Umweltbundesamt, 2024)The new European Commission should pursue ambitious policies aimed at reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, even as priorities shift to security and defense. Here are recommendations by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) for giving impetus to climate, environmental and biodiversity policy.Die neue Europäische Kommission sollte eine ehrgeizige Politik verfolgen, die darauf abzielt, sowohl die Treibhausgasemissionen als auch die Umweltverschmutzung zu reduzieren, auch wenn sich die Prioritäten auf Sicherheit und Verteidigung verlagern. Hier finden Sie Empfehlungen des Umweltbundesamtes (UBA) und des Bundesamtes für Naturschutz (BfN), um der Klima-, Umwelt- und Naturschutzpolitik neue Impulse zu geben.Veröffentlichung Shaping a proper use of biocides(German Environment Agency, 2024)Further action is required beyond active substance approval and product authorization of biocidal products to protect the environment. This action could be European legislation on the use-phase of certain biocides to shape their “proper use”. Whilst such piece of legislation is missing on EU level, countries have been implementing national measures. Within this document, we compiled examples from 13 different countries. The objective of this was (i) to provide examples for other Member States that would like to develop their national legislation further, and (ii) to provide exemplary legislation to the EU Commission to support drafting a harmonised European framework.Veröffentlichung Für einen grünen und gerechten Wandel in Europa(Umweltbundesamt, 2024)Die neue Europäische Kommission sollte eine ehrgeizige Politik verfolgen, die darauf abzielt, sowohl die Treibhausgasemissionen als auch die Umweltverschmutzung zu reduzieren, auch wenn sich die Prioritäten auf Sicherheit und Verteidigung verlagern. In diesem Scientific Opinion Paper finden Sie Empfehlungen des Umweltbundesamtes (UBA) und des Bundesamtes für Naturschutz (BfN), um der Klima-, Umwelt- und Naturschutzpolitik neue Impulse zu geben.Veröffentlichung 堆肥产品和沼渣的质量保证(Umweltbundesamt, 2018)Establishing a quality assurance system for compost and digestate from bio-waste can help to decrease the amount of biodegradable waste being landfilled and to increase material recycling. Germany has been successfully operating such a system since 1989, comprising also an organisation with the competence to control the quality of compost and digestate and to award a quality label, the Bundesgütegemeinschaft Kompost e.V. This brochure introduces to the quality assurance system of compost and digestate in Germany in order to give orientation and to share experiences. It provides information, inter alia, on the legal framework related to bio-waste in the EU and in Germany, on involved organisations and on requirements. This brochure is available in English and in Chinese.Veröffentlichung COM draft proposal endangers level of health protection against hazardous VOC emissions from construction products(Umweltbundesamt, 2017)This Scientific Opinion Paper reports about current plans of the European Commission to issue a delegated act on communication of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from construction products in form of “VOC classes”. German authorities consider this draft delegated act as completely insufficient regarding health requirements for the marketing of construction products and campaign for resumption of discussions and supplementation of the proposal in order to efficiently avoid unacceptable adverse health effects.Veröffentlichung 德国2050年温室气体中和(Umweltbundesamt, 2019)RESCUE 研究表明，德国可通过多种路径在2050年之前实现温室气体中和。越早采取更有雄心的行动，就有更大的转型路径选择空间，并实现替代法、避免法和碳汇法之间的平衡。该政策文件提炼了RESCUE研究关于如何有效保护气候的主要结论，并指明了德国实现温室气体中和与为《巴黎协定》作恰当贡献所需的必要举措。Veröffentlichung How do we achieve a harmonized European regulation of materials in contact with drinking water?(2017)On its way from the source to the tap, drinking water is exposed to myriad materials. Those can leach substances into the water which can alter its odour or taste, have human health relevance (e.g. bisphenol A, lead), or enhance microbial growth. Most components used for the abstraction, treatment and distribution of drinking water are permanently installed and have a long service life. It is therefore essential that they satisfy a high level of safety in order to keep our most vital food item clean and pure and protect human health.Veröffentlichung The Revision of the REACH Authorisation and Restriction System(German Environment Agency, 2022)The European Commission recently announced a targeted revision of the REACH Regulation, in view of strengthening the level of protection from hazardous chemicals and simplifying the legal text.The German Environment Agency makes in this Scientific Opinion Paper specific recommendations, including on compliance checks for registration dossiers, additional information requirements, a simplified procedure for the identification of substances of very high concern, the extension of the generic risk approach to further hazard classes and derogations from restrictions for essential uses.The recommendations support current proposals at the European level. They are directed at stakeholders from academia, civil society, industry, governments and European institutions.Veröffentlichung The upcoming European Soil Health Law – chances and challenges for an effective soil protection(German Environment Agency, 2023)The European Soil Strategy for 2030 by the European Commission has set the foundations for an overarching approach to the protection of soils in Europe. In this scientific opinion paper, the German Environment Agency (UBA) lays down its key recommendations for the upcoming Soil Health Law. Feedback on legislative options is provided and experience gained in Germany in the past years on soil protection and restoration is shared. Knowing the outstanding importance of soils for human and ecosystem health, UBA strongly agrees that a new binding European legislative framework on soils with high ambition is urgently needed.Veröffentlichung Umweltbezogene Leistungskennzahlen bei Anlageentscheidungen institutioneller Investoren(2018) Frank, Ralf; Fink, Hendrik; Albrecht, Patrick; Deutschland. Umweltbundesamt. Fachgebiet I.1.4-Wirtschafts- und sozialwissenschaftliche Umweltfragen, nachhaltiger Konsum; Matthey, AstridInwieweit berücksichtigen institutionelle Investoren, wie wie Banken und Fondsmanager, bereits heute umweltbezogene Leistungskennzahlen in ihren Anlageentscheidungen? Wo liegen besondere Informationsinteressen der Investoren? Wo liegen Barrieren für eine weitergehende Integration? Und wie könnte eine bessere Integration erreicht werden? Das Policy Paper stellt die zentralen Ergebnisse der zu diesen Fragen durchgeführten Befragung unter Investoren und ESG-Ratingagenturen vor und gibt Empfehlungen zum Abbau der bestehenden Hemmnisse und zur Förderung der Integration umweltbezogener Leistungskennzahlen in die Anlageentscheidung von Finanzmarktakteuren. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung A blind spot in the assessment of POP/PBT/vPvB properties(2018) Priegnitz, Jan; Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtThis paper relates to the assessment of transformation products (i.e. metabolites, degradation or reaction products), which are formed from plant protection products. It addresses a detail in Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 which is not in line with other substance regulations for REACH, medicinal products, and biocides.Our concern: Also transformation products can be hazardous substances. Meanwhile, they are not yet covered within the POP/PBT/vPvB assessment and the approval criteria for active substances.Our proposal: At least transformation products occurring in a relevant amount should be included in the assessment and the approval criteria in the same way as active substances.Veröffentlichung What issues need to be addressed in the RED II draft to ensure environmental integrity and net climate benefit of bioenergy use(Umweltbundesamt, 2018) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtWith this scientific opinion paper, we aim to raise awareness for some issues leading to insufficient GHG savings and potentially causing a gap between two climate and energy legislative frameworks of the European Union: the recast of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Regulation (LULUCF Regulation). Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung How do we achieve a harmonised European regulation of materials in contact with drinking water?(Umweltbundesamt, 2017) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtOn its way from the source to the tap, drinking water is exposed to myriad materials. Those can leach substances into the water which can alter its odour or taste, have human health relevance (e.g. bisphenol A, lead), or enhance microbial growth. Most components used for the abstraction, treatment and distribution of drinking water are permanently installed and have a long service life. It is therefore essential that they satisfy a high level of safety in order to keep our most vital food item clean and pure and protect human health. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/Veröffentlichung COM draft proposal endangers level of health protection against hazardous VOC emissions from construction products(Umweltbundesamt, 2017) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtMany construction products release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to the indoor air, which are hazardous to human health. Among others, VOCs may have effects ranging from odour perception and irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat to acute or systemic effects and long-term effects. This includes effects on the nervous system, allergies or allergy promotion and, in particular, cancer, gene mutations and impaired fertility. The use of low-emission products is an important contribution to a high indoor air quality and hence the human well-being, in particular in new buildings (less ventilation due to higher energy efficiency standards) and in larger scale renovation (introduction of large amounts of construction products into a building). Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung Recommendations for deriving EU minimum quality requirements for water reuse(Umweltbundesamt, 2017) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtIn this scientific opinion paper the German Environment Agency expresses its recommendations for the development of EU minimum quality requirements for water reuse for agricultural irrigation and aquifer recharge. More ambitious quality standards that complement the current EU legislation and are in line with the precautionary principle are needed to protect human health and the environment in a sustainable way. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung Obsolescence - Political strategies for improved durability of products(Umweltbundesamt, 2017) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtFrom fridges to fans - a growing number of consumers replace household goods earlier than they did in the past. The reasons are manifold. Some products simply break down before they reach an optimum technical life. Others are replaced before they reach an optimal service life (time of use by consumers) - the technology may have become outdated or a computer is no longer compatible with the newest software. In other cases, consumers get rid of perfectly working mobile phones simply because they crave the latest model. In this policy brief the German Environment Agency outlines some of its recommendations to policy makers, industry and consumers. They are based on two studies we commissioned in recent years and summed up in our position paper from 2016. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung Plastics waste management and prevention of marine litter in a circular economy: push and pull instruments to enhance the use of recyclates(Umweltbundesamt, 2016) Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtThe European Commission plans a common strategy for plastics in its Action Plan for the Circular Economy. This strategy for plastics is going to address marine litter as one priority issue, with three-quarters of all marine litter being plastic materials. To prevent marine litter as well as to enhance plastics waste management in a circular economy, the plastics strategy needs to put forward a fine-adjusted common policy-mixture. The policy mixture needs to include concrete and binding instruments to efficiently strengthen recycling and recyclate use in Europe. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung Resource-efficient pathways towards Greenhouse Gas-Neutrality (RESCUE)(Umweltbundesamt, 2020) Nuss, Philip; Günther, Jens; Knoche, Guido; Purr, Katja; Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtThe RESCUE study describes in six scenarios possible development paths towards a resource-efficient and greenhouse-gas (GHG) neutral Germany until 2050. The GreenSupreme scenario achieves the reduction of emissions along a global 1.5 ˚C path towards GHG-neutrality by 2050, while at the same time substantially lowering Germany's material footprint. This publication discusses possible synergies and overlaps of the transformation areas within RESCUE and the elements of the recently published "European Green Deal". It is hoped to inform stakeholders (e.g., governments, businesses, civil society, and science) with an interest in transformation pathways until 2050. Quelle: https://www.umweltbundesamt.deVeröffentlichung Duiféi chanpin hé zhao zha de zhìliàng baozhèng(Umweltbundesamt, 2018) Dollhofer, Marie; Zettl, Elisabeth; Deutschland. UmweltbundesamtEstablishing a quality assurance system for compost and digestate from bio-waste can help to decrease the amount of biodegradable waste being landfilled and to increase material recycling. Germany has been successfully operating such a system since 1989, comprising also an organisation with the competence to control the quality of compost and digestate and to award a quality label, the Bundesgütegemeinschaft Kompost e.V. This brochure introduces to the quality assurance system of compost and digestate in Germany in order to give orientation and to share experiences. It provides information, inter alia, on the legal framework related to bio-waste in the EU and in Germany, on involved organisations and on requirements. This brochure is available in English and in Chinese. Quelle: http://www.umweltbundesamt.de