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Nature, climate and biodiversity
Protection of natural habitats and biodiversity helps preserve threatened
natural areas and wild species of plants and animals. Energy and raw materials are
limited resources and should be used sparingly. You can also help fight climate
change by reducing your energy consumption and by choosing a resource-conserving
heating system or building style.
There are 19 services for Nature, climate and biodiversity
Do you want to import or export live or dead animals and plants, or parts or products containing such components? If these are covered by the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), you will need a permit.
If you want to dispose of hazardous waste as a company, you must apply for a waste disposal number for each of your business premises under certain conditions.
If you are a company that produces hazardous waste, you must apply for a waste producer number for each relevant operating site under certain conditions.
If you would like to apply for accreditation as an expert under the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture, you can do so through the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).
Would you like to dispose of residual waste? This is the responsibility of your local waste disposal company, which is also responsible for the disposal of residual waste in addition to the various types of separate waste collection.
Information on the disposal of garden waste and green waste. Some local authorities also offer the option of purchasing a flat-rate card or a 10-person card for more frequent green waste disposal.
If you are an expert approved for the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture and would like to update your approval or personal information, you can submit a request to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).
Have you, as a business or an individual, agreed to a customized grid fee with your electricity grid operator? If so, you must submit an annual report to Decision-Making Chamber 4 to demonstrate that you have met the necessary criteria.
If you have agreed on a customized grid fee with your electricity grid operator, you must report this to Decision Chamber 4. You must also report when the agreement ends. Any changes or notifications regarding the confirmed report must also be reported.
If you wish to have your accreditation as an expert for the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency and CO2 Reduction in Agriculture and Horticulture revoked, you can apply for revocation with the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food.
You may submit objections and comments regarding construction projects on federal waterways to the General Directorate for Waterways and Shipping (GDWS) as part of the planning approval process.
