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08.12.2011 - 15.04.2012
Implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14305)
Bekanntmachung des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung und des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit zur Förderung von Forschungsvorhaben zur Umsetzung der Nationalen Strategie zur biologischen Vielfalt. more
Implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14305)
Bekanntmachung des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung und des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit zur Förderung von Forschungsvorhaben zur Umsetzung der Nationalen Strategie zur biologischen Vielfalt. more
17.05.2013
Biodiversity
(URL: /en/10102)
The loss of biodiversity is a challenge humankind is facing which resembles the challenge climate change is posing and both are tightly connected. In order to contain the loss of biodiversity the BMBF research funding supports the development of strategies for its use, ... more
Biodiversity
(URL: /en/10102)
The loss of biodiversity is a challenge humankind is facing which resembles the challenge climate change is posing and both are tightly connected. In order to contain the loss of biodiversity the BMBF research funding supports the development of strategies for its use, ... more
Search result for Research Focal Points:
8 results for Research Focal Points with the search term "Biodiversity"
23.04.2013
Further Development of Economics for Sustainability (WiN II)
(URL: /en/9885)
With the objective to further develop ?economics for sustainability? (WiN II) a second call was issued in April 2009. WiN II focuses heavily on global associations and integrative solutions in the area of sustainability policy. more
Further Development of Economics for Sustainability (WiN II)
(URL: /en/9885)
With the objective to further develop ?economics for sustainability? (WiN II) a second call was issued in April 2009. WiN II focuses heavily on global associations and integrative solutions in the area of sustainability policy. more
21.09.2011
Wadden Sea Research
(URL: /en/9954)
Major changes are occurring in the global environment, human activities, the legal regime and the socio-political situation. All of these changes have an impact on the Wadden Sea system and none is restricted to one country only.These changes require new ... more
Wadden Sea Research
(URL: /en/9954)
Major changes are occurring in the global environment, human activities, the legal regime and the socio-political situation. All of these changes have an impact on the Wadden Sea system and none is restricted to one country only.These changes require new ... more
21.09.2011
Marine Ecosystems
(URL: /en/9950)
Study of structures and functions of marine environmental systems, including the role of biodiversity in the oceans, studies of bio-geochemical cycles in the oceans as well as identification of burdens on the marginal seas and coastal zones. more
Marine Ecosystems
(URL: /en/9950)
Study of structures and functions of marine environmental systems, including the role of biodiversity in the oceans, studies of bio-geochemical cycles in the oceans as well as identification of burdens on the marginal seas and coastal zones. more
15.09.2011
Junior Research Groups
(URL: /en/9880)
Targeted funding of thematic, interdisciplinary junior research groups opens up the opportunity for young researchers to acquire additional academic qualification in the field of inter- and transdisciplinary research. more
Junior Research Groups
(URL: /en/9880)
Targeted funding of thematic, interdisciplinary junior research groups opens up the opportunity for young researchers to acquire additional academic qualification in the field of inter- and transdisciplinary research. more
10.04.2013
Sustainable Land Management - Module A
(URL: /en/10073)
Interdependencies between land management, climate change and ecosystem services more
Sustainable Land Management - Module A
(URL: /en/10073)
Interdependencies between land management, climate change and ecosystem services more
17.05.2013
Research and implementation – NBS
(URL: /en/14378)
Innovative approaches to nature conservation in Germany more
Research and implementation – NBS
(URL: /en/14378)
Innovative approaches to nature conservation in Germany more
Search result for Europe and International:
6 results for Europe and International with the search term "Biodiversity"
05.04.2013
Further EU Programmes
(URL: /en/9941)
In addition to the funding of research and development by the EU Directorate General, there are other funding possibilities on European level which are available parallel to the EU-Research Framework Programme and which are of more application-oriented nature. more
Further EU Programmes
(URL: /en/9941)
In addition to the funding of research and development by the EU Directorate General, there are other funding possibilities on European level which are available parallel to the EU-Research Framework Programme and which are of more application-oriented nature. more
29.06.2012
LIFE+
(URL: /en/9943)
LIFE+ is the programme carried out and funded by the GD (Directorate General) for Environment in cooperation with the EU-member states. It serves the implementation of the EU environmental policy and has been supporting demonstration projects on regional to local level ... more
LIFE+
(URL: /en/9943)
LIFE+ is the programme carried out and funded by the GD (Directorate General) for Environment in cooperation with the EU-member states. It serves the implementation of the EU environmental policy and has been supporting demonstration projects on regional to local level ... more
23.01.2013
ERA-Nets
(URL: /en/9889)
Apart from the EU Research Framework Programme, the ERA-Nets are another important element for the development of the European Research Area, ERA. They serve the coordination of national funding programmes on similar topics. more
ERA-Nets
(URL: /en/9889)
Apart from the EU Research Framework Programme, the ERA-Nets are another important element for the development of the European Research Area, ERA. They serve the coordination of national funding programmes on similar topics. more
21.06.2012
FONA Brussels Office
(URL: /en/14721)
As of June 2011, the FONA Brussels Office supports the networking of the national "Research for Sustainable Development" Funding Programm with the respective environmental and energy developments on the EU level. more
FONA Brussels Office
(URL: /en/14721)
As of June 2011, the FONA Brussels Office supports the networking of the national "Research for Sustainable Development" Funding Programm with the respective environmental and energy developments on the EU level. more
29.06.2012
EU Strategy
(URL: /en/9919)
Funding of sustainable development is a joint objective which must be pursued on national and European level and with the participation of partners in countries outside Europe. For this purpose, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) provides funding for ... more
EU Strategy
(URL: /en/9919)
Funding of sustainable development is a joint objective which must be pursued on national and European level and with the participation of partners in countries outside Europe. For this purpose, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) provides funding for ... more
04.10.2011
BiodivERsA
(URL: /en/10067)
Facing the threat of biodiversity decision makers need from research sustainable concepts for using and retaining natural resources. The ERA-Net BiodivERsA coordinates biodiversity research funding in Europe. more
BiodivERsA
(URL: /en/10067)
Facing the threat of biodiversity decision makers need from research sustainable concepts for using and retaining natural resources. The ERA-Net BiodivERsA coordinates biodiversity research funding in Europe. more
Search result for Actors:
1 result for Actors with the search term "Biodiversity"Abteilung für Limnologie - Universität Münster
(URL: /en/417)
(URL: /en/417)
28.01.2013
Climate Change and Biodiversity: Consequenes for Germany - Status Report Awarded Environmental Book Prize of the Month (only available in German)
(URL: /en/15928)
Der drohende Verlust biologischer Vielfalt infolge des Klimawandels gilt als eine der größten Herausforderungen der kommenden Jahrzehnte. Den Stand des Wissens über die erwarteten Auswirkungen für Deutschland fasst der soeben erschienene Band „Klimawandel und ... more
Climate Change and Biodiversity: Consequenes for Germany - Status Report Awarded Environmental Book Prize of the Month (only available in German)
(URL: /en/15928)
Der drohende Verlust biologischer Vielfalt infolge des Klimawandels gilt als eine der größten Herausforderungen der kommenden Jahrzehnte. Den Stand des Wissens über die erwarteten Auswirkungen für Deutschland fasst der soeben erschienene Band „Klimawandel und ... more
27.01.2013
First meeting of newly established IPBES in Bonn (only available in German)
(URL: /en/15923)
As some of the delegates put it at the meeting, "IPBES is now a new born baby that needs pampering". Excellent progress has been achieved at the meeting and an ambitious intersesionnal process leading to IPBES-2 has been agreed on. IPBES now has a chair, Professor ... more
First meeting of newly established IPBES in Bonn (only available in German)
(URL: /en/15923)
As some of the delegates put it at the meeting, "IPBES is now a new born baby that needs pampering". Excellent progress has been achieved at the meeting and an ambitious intersesionnal process leading to IPBES-2 has been agreed on. IPBES now has a chair, Professor ... more
08.05.2012
The BIOTA World Atlas (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14625)
Rund 150 Wissenschaftler und Wissenschaftlerinnen deutscher Universitäten und Forschungseinrichtungen haben 10 Jahre lang zusammen mit afrikanischen Partnern die biologische Vielfalt Westafrikas und deren Wandel untersucht. Die Ergebnisse dieses vom ... more
The BIOTA World Atlas (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14625)
Rund 150 Wissenschaftler und Wissenschaftlerinnen deutscher Universitäten und Forschungseinrichtungen haben 10 Jahre lang zusammen mit afrikanischen Partnern die biologische Vielfalt Westafrikas und deren Wandel untersucht. Die Ergebnisse dieses vom ... more
25.04.2012
German Forests as an Export Product? (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14587)
Die Bundesregierung hat 2011 in ihrer Nationalen Waldstrategie 2020 eine Erhöhung des Holzeinschlags um 60 Prozent beschlossen, um einer drohenden nationalen „Holznot“ zu begegnen. Tatsächlich ging der meiste Teil der Produktionssteigerung in den letzten Jahren aber in ... more
German Forests as an Export Product? (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14587)
Die Bundesregierung hat 2011 in ihrer Nationalen Waldstrategie 2020 eine Erhöhung des Holzeinschlags um 60 Prozent beschlossen, um einer drohenden nationalen „Holznot“ zu begegnen. Tatsächlich ging der meiste Teil der Produktionssteigerung in den letzten Jahren aber in ... more
24.04.2012
Globaler Rat zur Biologischen Vielfalt IPBES gegründet
(URL: /en/14574)
Weltgemeinschaft beschließt auf Sitzung in Panama offiziell die Einrichtung einer neuen weltweiten Plattform zur wissenschaftlichen Politikunterstützung. Viele politische Fragen bleiben offen. Mit dem Sekretariat in Bonn hat Deutschland nun die Verantwortung, die ... more
Globaler Rat zur Biologischen Vielfalt IPBES gegründet
(URL: /en/14574)
Weltgemeinschaft beschließt auf Sitzung in Panama offiziell die Einrichtung einer neuen weltweiten Plattform zur wissenschaftlichen Politikunterstützung. Viele politische Fragen bleiben offen. Mit dem Sekretariat in Bonn hat Deutschland nun die Verantwortung, die ... more
19.04.2012
Germany to Host IPBES Secretariat (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14572)
In Panama tagt derzeit die UN-Staatengemeinschaft, um mit IPBES (Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) das Pendant zum Weltklimarat in Naturschutzfragen ins Leben zu rufen. Eine wichtige Entscheidung ist diesbezüglich gestern ... more
Germany to Host IPBES Secretariat (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14572)
In Panama tagt derzeit die UN-Staatengemeinschaft, um mit IPBES (Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) das Pendant zum Weltklimarat in Naturschutzfragen ins Leben zu rufen. Eine wichtige Entscheidung ist diesbezüglich gestern ... more
16.04.2012
Is Bonn becoming the Future Domicile of the "Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services" (IPBES)? (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14550)
Am 16. April beginnt in Panama City die zweite Konferenz zur Einrichtung der Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Noch ist unklar, wie das wissenschaftliche Politikberatungsgremium zur Erhaltung der biologischen ... more
Is Bonn becoming the Future Domicile of the "Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services" (IPBES)? (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14550)
Am 16. April beginnt in Panama City die zweite Konferenz zur Einrichtung der Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Noch ist unklar, wie das wissenschaftliche Politikberatungsgremium zur Erhaltung der biologischen ... more
02.03.2012
Ökosystemleistung Frühling oder wie biologische Vielfalt uns glücklich macht
(URL: /en/14496)
Es ist wie eine Befreiung. Die Temperaturen steigen, die ersten Singvögel sind aus dem Winterexil zurück und singen, die Frühjahrsblüher zeigen sich von ihrer schönsten Seite. Man hat das Gefühl, die Natur, und mit ihr die Menschen, atmen auf. Selbst so genannte ... more
Ökosystemleistung Frühling oder wie biologische Vielfalt uns glücklich macht
(URL: /en/14496)
Es ist wie eine Befreiung. Die Temperaturen steigen, die ersten Singvögel sind aus dem Winterexil zurück und singen, die Frühjahrsblüher zeigen sich von ihrer schönsten Seite. Man hat das Gefühl, die Natur, und mit ihr die Menschen, atmen auf. Selbst so genannte ... more
28.12.2011
Mutual Research and Action for Biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14383)
Forschungs- und Umweltministerium bündeln Kompetenzen / Schavan: "Beispielhafte Zusammenarbeit." / Röttgen: "Wir müssen Synergien für den Erhalt der biologischen Vielfalt nutzen." more
Mutual Research and Action for Biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14383)
Forschungs- und Umweltministerium bündeln Kompetenzen / Schavan: "Beispielhafte Zusammenarbeit." / Röttgen: "Wir müssen Synergien für den Erhalt der biologischen Vielfalt nutzen." more
08.11.2011
UN Decade about Biodiversity - Research is a Precondition for Successful Action (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14255)
Am 8. November eröffnet das Bundesumweltministerium die UN-Dekade 2011-2020 für Deutschland. Neun Jahre, um die Ziele der CBD zur Rettung der Biologischen Vielfalt zu erreichen, erscheinen kurz. Zum einen setzt die Politk nach wie vor andere Prioritäten, zum anderen ... more
UN Decade about Biodiversity - Research is a Precondition for Successful Action (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14255)
Am 8. November eröffnet das Bundesumweltministerium die UN-Dekade 2011-2020 für Deutschland. Neun Jahre, um die Ziele der CBD zur Rettung der Biologischen Vielfalt zu erreichen, erscheinen kurz. Zum einen setzt die Politk nach wie vor andere Prioritäten, zum anderen ... more
20.10.2011
Urban Green Areas and Roofs Regulate Temperature and Reduce Energy
(URL: /en/14206)
A new study highlights the positive effects of plants and trees in cities. Urban green areas provide shade and reduce temperature fluctuations, bringing average temperatures down, while covering roofs with plants, rather than black roofs, reduces the energy required to ... more
Urban Green Areas and Roofs Regulate Temperature and Reduce Energy
(URL: /en/14206)
A new study highlights the positive effects of plants and trees in cities. Urban green areas provide shade and reduce temperature fluctuations, bringing average temperatures down, while covering roofs with plants, rather than black roofs, reduces the energy required to ... more
18.10.2011
Hardwiring green: how banks account for biodiversity risks and opportunities (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14200)
Die Vielfalt der Tier- und Pflanzenarten trägt weltweit erheblich dazu bei, dass Ökosysteme so funktionieren, wie die Menschen es von ihnen erwarten – angefangen von der Trinkwasserversorgung bis hin zum Schutz vor einer Erosion der Böden. Daher ist nicht allein in der ... more
Hardwiring green: how banks account for biodiversity risks and opportunities (only available in German)
(URL: /en/14200)
Die Vielfalt der Tier- und Pflanzenarten trägt weltweit erheblich dazu bei, dass Ökosysteme so funktionieren, wie die Menschen es von ihnen erwarten – angefangen von der Trinkwasserversorgung bis hin zum Schutz vor einer Erosion der Böden. Daher ist nicht allein in der ... more
22.08.2011
Offshore wind farm promotes biodiversity
(URL: /en/14000)
New European research has shown that a North Sea wind farm has little negative effect on the fauna around it. In fact, researchers found that the presence of the wind farm actually provided a new natural habitat for organisms living on the seabed. more
Offshore wind farm promotes biodiversity
(URL: /en/14000)
New European research has shown that a North Sea wind farm has little negative effect on the fauna around it. In fact, researchers found that the presence of the wind farm actually provided a new natural habitat for organisms living on the seabed. more
10.08.2011
Biodiversity and Biomass (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13991)
Wie Biodiversität und die Produktivität von Ökosystemen zusammenhängen – das haben Prof. Dr. Helmut Hillebrand, Leiter der AG Planktologie an der Universität Oldenburg, und Viola Lehmpfuhl, Doktorandin am Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), ... more
Biodiversity and Biomass (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13991)
Wie Biodiversität und die Produktivität von Ökosystemen zusammenhängen – das haben Prof. Dr. Helmut Hillebrand, Leiter der AG Planktologie an der Universität Oldenburg, und Viola Lehmpfuhl, Doktorandin am Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), ... more
03.08.2011
New Study: Research on the value of biodiversity has to be funded interdisciplinary (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13985)
Sozioökonomisch ausgerichtete Biodiversitätsforschung in Deutschland benötigt stärker interdisziplinär geförderte Forschungsprogramme. So lautet eine der wesentlichen Schlussfolgerungen einer jüngst veröffentlichten Studie im Rahmen von NeFo. Während ... more
New Study: Research on the value of biodiversity has to be funded interdisciplinary (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13985)
Sozioökonomisch ausgerichtete Biodiversitätsforschung in Deutschland benötigt stärker interdisziplinär geförderte Forschungsprogramme. So lautet eine der wesentlichen Schlussfolgerungen einer jüngst veröffentlichten Studie im Rahmen von NeFo. Während ... more
03.08.2011
Germany wants to contribute its broad expertise to a future „Weltbiodiversitätsrat“ (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13983)
Politische Entscheidungen zur Erhaltung und Nutzung der biologischen Vielfalt sollten auf bester Wissensgrundlage getroffen werden. Die Vereinten Nationen richten deshalb eine internationale Wissenschaftsplattform für Biodiversitätsfragen (IPBES) ein, die Anfang ... more
Germany wants to contribute its broad expertise to a future „Weltbiodiversitätsrat“ (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13983)
Politische Entscheidungen zur Erhaltung und Nutzung der biologischen Vielfalt sollten auf bester Wissensgrundlage getroffen werden. Die Vereinten Nationen richten deshalb eine internationale Wissenschaftsplattform für Biodiversitätsfragen (IPBES) ein, die Anfang ... more
20.07.2011
If the biodiversity becomes unpredictable: Shock effects of extreme climate events (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13971)
Extreme Klimaereignisse können die Artenvielfalt und Artenzusammensetzung der Vegetation massiver stören, als bisher angenommen wurde. Normalerweise verändert sich die Vegetation kontinuierlich und regelhaft: Einige Pflanzenarten breiten sich aus, andere sind auf dem ... more
If the biodiversity becomes unpredictable: Shock effects of extreme climate events (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13971)
Extreme Klimaereignisse können die Artenvielfalt und Artenzusammensetzung der Vegetation massiver stören, als bisher angenommen wurde. Normalerweise verändert sich die Vegetation kontinuierlich und regelhaft: Einige Pflanzenarten breiten sich aus, andere sind auf dem ... more
31.05.2011
Biological Diversity - Brazil wants to increase again rates of deforestation of the rainforest (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13950)
Brasiliens Parlament diskutiert derzeit ein neues Forstgesetz, das eine starke Verringerung der Waldschutzgebiete in Brasilien bedeuten würden. Bisher durfte nur ein bestimmter Anteil in der Fläche und entlang von Gewässern, an steilen Hängen gar nicht gerodet werden. ... more
Biological Diversity - Brazil wants to increase again rates of deforestation of the rainforest (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13950)
Brasiliens Parlament diskutiert derzeit ein neues Forstgesetz, das eine starke Verringerung der Waldschutzgebiete in Brasilien bedeuten würden. Bisher durfte nur ein bestimmter Anteil in der Fläche und entlang von Gewässern, an steilen Hängen gar nicht gerodet werden. ... more
29.04.2011
Biodiversity gains by soil: study examines species-richness in South African Cape region (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13940)
An kaum einem anderen Ort der Erde findet sich eine solch artenreiche Flora wie an der Südwestspitze Afrikas. Die Pflanzenvielfalt im XXL-Format ist zudem einzigartig, denn rund 70 % der einheimischen Arten findet man weltweit nur hier. Wie das Fachjournal „Systematic ... more
Biodiversity gains by soil: study examines species-richness in South African Cape region (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13940)
An kaum einem anderen Ort der Erde findet sich eine solch artenreiche Flora wie an der Südwestspitze Afrikas. Die Pflanzenvielfalt im XXL-Format ist zudem einzigartig, denn rund 70 % der einheimischen Arten findet man weltweit nur hier. Wie das Fachjournal „Systematic ... more
12.04.2011
The role of biodiversity in coral reefs (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13934)
Gemeinsam mit Wissenschaftlern aus rund 50 Ländern beteiligte sich das Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenökologie in Bremen an einem globalen Zensus von Fischgemeinschaften in Korallenriffen. Nun erscheint hierzu eine Studie die verdeutlicht, dass die Rolle der ... more
The role of biodiversity in coral reefs (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13934)
Gemeinsam mit Wissenschaftlern aus rund 50 Ländern beteiligte sich das Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenökologie in Bremen an einem globalen Zensus von Fischgemeinschaften in Korallenriffen. Nun erscheint hierzu eine Studie die verdeutlicht, dass die Rolle der ... more
26.11.2010
Pressures on rivers threaten human water security and biodiversity
(URL: /en/13869)
Human pressures on freshwater resources have seriously reduced the security of water for people and river biodiversity across the world, according to a recent study. Almost 80 per cent of the world's population is at high risk from threats to water security and 65 per ... more
Pressures on rivers threaten human water security and biodiversity
(URL: /en/13869)
Human pressures on freshwater resources have seriously reduced the security of water for people and river biodiversity across the world, according to a recent study. Almost 80 per cent of the world's population is at high risk from threats to water security and 65 per ... more
19.08.2010
Birds and the City (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13820)
Die ungleichmäßige Verteilung urbaner Biodiversität spiegelt die sozio-ökonomischen Gegebenheiten in der Stadt Leipzig wider. So ist die Vogelartenvielfalt in sozial schwächeren Gebieten oft geringer als in Gebieten mit überdurchschnittlich hohem Einkommen der ... more
Birds and the City (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13820)
Die ungleichmäßige Verteilung urbaner Biodiversität spiegelt die sozio-ökonomischen Gegebenheiten in der Stadt Leipzig wider. So ist die Vogelartenvielfalt in sozial schwächeren Gebieten oft geringer als in Gebieten mit überdurchschnittlich hohem Einkommen der ... more
14.07.2010
Eco arrives in the middle: Biodiversity now on the agenda of companies (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13791)
Firmen mit “Net Positive Impact” auf die Biologische Vielfalt sind die Gewinner in einer Welt der begrenzten Ressourcen. Jeder vierte Geschäftsführer internationaler Firmen sieht im Rückgang der Artenvielfalt ein strategisches Problem für das Wirtschaftswachstum. ... more
Eco arrives in the middle: Biodiversity now on the agenda of companies (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13791)
Firmen mit “Net Positive Impact” auf die Biologische Vielfalt sind die Gewinner in einer Welt der begrenzten Ressourcen. Jeder vierte Geschäftsführer internationaler Firmen sieht im Rückgang der Artenvielfalt ein strategisches Problem für das Wirtschaftswachstum. ... more
15.06.2010
EU launches forestry sustainable development tool
(URL: /en/13759)
EU researchers have developed a tool to help governments and industry make sustainable development the number one goal of the EU forestry sector. ToSIA (Tool for sustainability impact assessment) allows policymakers to consider in equal measure the economic, social and ... more
EU launches forestry sustainable development tool
(URL: /en/13759)
EU researchers have developed a tool to help governments and industry make sustainable development the number one goal of the EU forestry sector. ToSIA (Tool for sustainability impact assessment) allows policymakers to consider in equal measure the economic, social and ... more
10.06.2010
Motivations for conserving urban biodiversity
(URL: /en/13754)
Researchers have recently discussed potential reasons for biodiversity conservation in urban environments in a bid to open up dialogue about why and how urban biodiversity should be conserved. They say approaches to conservation need to be more closely tied to end ... more
Motivations for conserving urban biodiversity
(URL: /en/13754)
Researchers have recently discussed potential reasons for biodiversity conservation in urban environments in a bid to open up dialogue about why and how urban biodiversity should be conserved. They say approaches to conservation need to be more closely tied to end ... more
07.06.2010
Policy is a decisive factor for biodiversity - Scientists present for the first time the "Atlas of Biodiversity Risks" (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13749)
Politische Entscheidungen gehören zu den Haupttriebkräften, die das Überleben der Artenvielfalt beeinflussen. Sie wirken sich direkt auf Entscheidungen in Kernbereichen des Umgangs mit Natur und Landschaft aus wie z.B. über Landwirtschafts-, Verkehrs- oder ... more
Policy is a decisive factor for biodiversity - Scientists present for the first time the "Atlas of Biodiversity Risks" (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13749)
Politische Entscheidungen gehören zu den Haupttriebkräften, die das Überleben der Artenvielfalt beeinflussen. Sie wirken sich direkt auf Entscheidungen in Kernbereichen des Umgangs mit Natur und Landschaft aus wie z.B. über Landwirtschafts-, Verkehrs- oder ... more
07.06.2010
More long-term ecosystem research needed in parts of Europe
(URL: /en/13746)
Europe needs long-term ecosystem research (LTER) to support environmental management and fulfil its commitments to international policy. A new study has assessed the distribution of European LTER activities and indicated that urban and disturbed areas are consistently ... more
More long-term ecosystem research needed in parts of Europe
(URL: /en/13746)
Europe needs long-term ecosystem research (LTER) to support environmental management and fulfil its commitments to international policy. A new study has assessed the distribution of European LTER activities and indicated that urban and disturbed areas are consistently ... more
28.05.2010
Global biomass potential under sustainable constraints
(URL: /en/13736)
Biomass is increasingly used to make biofuels and generate electricity and is seen as a valuable source of renewable energy. A recent study has assessed the key factors relating to the sustainability of bioenergy production and suggests global biomass could potentially ... more
Global biomass potential under sustainable constraints
(URL: /en/13736)
Biomass is increasingly used to make biofuels and generate electricity and is seen as a valuable source of renewable energy. A recent study has assessed the key factors relating to the sustainability of bioenergy production and suggests global biomass could potentially ... more
20.05.2010
The conservation of biodiversity has to be the aim of every policy area (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13735)
Der vor wenigen Tagen veröffentlichte Globale Ausblick zur Biodiversität 3 (GBO3) des Übereinkommens über die Biologische Vielfalt CBD bestätigt den weiteren Verlust der Biodiversität in vielen Ökosystemen überall in der Welt, auch in Deutschland. ... more
The conservation of biodiversity has to be the aim of every policy area (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13735)
Der vor wenigen Tagen veröffentlichte Globale Ausblick zur Biodiversität 3 (GBO3) des Übereinkommens über die Biologische Vielfalt CBD bestätigt den weiteren Verlust der Biodiversität in vielen Ökosystemen überall in der Welt, auch in Deutschland. ... more
18.05.2010
BioScore tool assesses biodiversity impacts of biofuel plantations
(URL: /en/13729)
Researchers have developed a new cost-effective tool to assess the impact of policy on biodiversity at a European scale. The study used it to assess the policy of expanding woody biofuel plantations in the EU, which indicated that 28 per cent of wild species would be ... more
BioScore tool assesses biodiversity impacts of biofuel plantations
(URL: /en/13729)
Researchers have developed a new cost-effective tool to assess the impact of policy on biodiversity at a European scale. The study used it to assess the policy of expanding woody biofuel plantations in the EU, which indicated that 28 per cent of wild species would be ... more
12.05.2010
Global outlook on the situation of biodiversity published (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13727)
Das Netzwerk-Forum zur Biodiversitätsforschung Deutschland organisiert zur Veröffentlichung des Globalen Ausblicks zum Zustand der Biodiversität (GBO3) und zum internationalen Tag der Biodiversität am 22.Mai Presseaktionen und -informationen zur Biodiversitätsforschung ... more
Global outlook on the situation of biodiversity published (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13727)
Das Netzwerk-Forum zur Biodiversitätsforschung Deutschland organisiert zur Veröffentlichung des Globalen Ausblicks zum Zustand der Biodiversität (GBO3) und zum internationalen Tag der Biodiversität am 22.Mai Presseaktionen und -informationen zur Biodiversitätsforschung ... more
04.05.2010
Evaluating biodiversity and ecosystem services in France
(URL: /en/13716)
A report commissioned by the French Government has calculated reference values for French ecosystems. These range from €600 per hectare/per year for pastureland to €2000 per hectare/per year for some types of forest. The methods used to calculate these values were ... more
Evaluating biodiversity and ecosystem services in France
(URL: /en/13716)
A report commissioned by the French Government has calculated reference values for French ecosystems. These range from €600 per hectare/per year for pastureland to €2000 per hectare/per year for some types of forest. The methods used to calculate these values were ... more
26.04.2010
EU eyes increased role for organic farming
(URL: /en/13699)
With the EU's future farm policy expected to have an increased focus on protecting biodiversity, promoting sustainable farming and achieving CO2 reduction goals, organic farming may be worth a closer look, EU officials said. more
EU eyes increased role for organic farming
(URL: /en/13699)
With the EU's future farm policy expected to have an increased focus on protecting biodiversity, promoting sustainable farming and achieving CO2 reduction goals, organic farming may be worth a closer look, EU officials said. more
26.04.2010
The value of biodiversity between the economic profit and the ethical commitment (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13698)
Nach Ansicht von Prof. Beate Jessel, Präsidentin des Bundesamtes für Naturschutz (BfN) benötigt Deutschland einen wissenschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Diskurs darüber, wie Natur bewertet werden kann und welche Bedeutung verschiedene Bewertungsansätze - ... more
The value of biodiversity between the economic profit and the ethical commitment (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13698)
Nach Ansicht von Prof. Beate Jessel, Präsidentin des Bundesamtes für Naturschutz (BfN) benötigt Deutschland einen wissenschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Diskurs darüber, wie Natur bewertet werden kann und welche Bedeutung verschiedene Bewertungsansätze - ... more
06.04.2010
Loss of biodiversity: Companies underestimate the risks (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13687)
Der Kampf gegen den Klimawandel hat die Bemühungen um den allgemeinen Umwelt- und Artenschutz in den Hintergrund gedrängt. Dies ist angesichts der dramatischen wirtschaftlichen Konsequenzen, die mit einer schwindenden Biodiversität verbunden sind, nicht zu ... more
Loss of biodiversity: Companies underestimate the risks (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13687)
Der Kampf gegen den Klimawandel hat die Bemühungen um den allgemeinen Umwelt- und Artenschutz in den Hintergrund gedrängt. Dies ist angesichts der dramatischen wirtschaftlichen Konsequenzen, die mit einer schwindenden Biodiversität verbunden sind, nicht zu ... more
29.03.2010
Opening of the BMBF conference "Research for Biodiversity - Milestones for Sustainability!" (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13743)
Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär Dr. Helge Braun eröffnet in Berlin die Konferenz "Biodiversitätsforschung - Meilensteine zur Nachhaltigkeit!" more
Opening of the BMBF conference "Research for Biodiversity - Milestones for Sustainability!" (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13743)
Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär Dr. Helge Braun eröffnet in Berlin die Konferenz "Biodiversitätsforschung - Meilensteine zur Nachhaltigkeit!" more
26.03.2010
Global warming endangered biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13684)
Durch den Klimawandel verändern sich in den kommenden Jahrzehnten weltweit die Lebensbedingungen von Pflanzen. Regional sind dabei jedoch große Unterschiede zu erwarten. So könnten heute kühle und feuchte Gebiete in Zukunft zusätzlichen Arten Lebensraum bieten, in ... more
Global warming endangered biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13684)
Durch den Klimawandel verändern sich in den kommenden Jahrzehnten weltweit die Lebensbedingungen von Pflanzen. Regional sind dabei jedoch große Unterschiede zu erwarten. So könnten heute kühle und feuchte Gebiete in Zukunft zusätzlichen Arten Lebensraum bieten, in ... more
24.03.2010
Not biodiversity, but the richness of ecological concepts is endangered (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13681)
Jahr der Biodiversität: Selektiver Holzeinschlag gilt als nachhaltige Methode, den Regenwald zu bewirtschaften. Ob es wirklich ein schonender Weg ist, untersuchen Biologen der TU Berlin. more
Not biodiversity, but the richness of ecological concepts is endangered (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13681)
Jahr der Biodiversität: Selektiver Holzeinschlag gilt als nachhaltige Methode, den Regenwald zu bewirtschaften. Ob es wirklich ein schonender Weg ist, untersuchen Biologen der TU Berlin. more
24.03.2010
An information centre for biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13679)
Neun Jahre lang haben Wissenschaftler der Universität Würzburg in Westafrika in einem groß angelegten, interdisziplinären Forschungsprojekt zum Thema Biodiversität geforscht und dieses auch koordiniert. Am 30. Juni endet das Projekt. In einem für Afrika einzigartigen ... more
An information centre for biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13679)
Neun Jahre lang haben Wissenschaftler der Universität Würzburg in Westafrika in einem groß angelegten, interdisziplinären Forschungsprojekt zum Thema Biodiversität geforscht und dieses auch koordiniert. Am 30. Juni endet das Projekt. In einem für Afrika einzigartigen ... more
15.03.2010
Sustainably managed drylands can help address climate change
(URL: /en/13670)
Maintaining and restoring the world's drylands or arid zones could provide a win-win option for addressing climate change, according to new research. Drylands not only store large amounts of carbon, but improving how they are managed could reduce the vulnerability of ... more
Sustainably managed drylands can help address climate change
(URL: /en/13670)
Maintaining and restoring the world's drylands or arid zones could provide a win-win option for addressing climate change, according to new research. Drylands not only store large amounts of carbon, but improving how they are managed could reduce the vulnerability of ... more
05.03.2010
Updating the monetary value of biodiversity
(URL: /en/13659)
New research has updated a major report on the monetary value of biodiversity. The second EU-funded Cost of Policy Inaction (COPI II) report has expanded the existing valuation database to include more regions, more ecosystems and more information on the services they ... more
Updating the monetary value of biodiversity
(URL: /en/13659)
New research has updated a major report on the monetary value of biodiversity. The second EU-funded Cost of Policy Inaction (COPI II) report has expanded the existing valuation database to include more regions, more ecosystems and more information on the services they ... more
05.03.2010
Coordinating cross-border ecological networks
(URL: /en/13655)
Establishing ecological networks across national boundaries is recognised as essential to supporting biodiversity. New research in Germany has indicated that these networks could be improved through greater exchange of knowledge and better links with land planning. more
Coordinating cross-border ecological networks
(URL: /en/13655)
Establishing ecological networks across national boundaries is recognised as essential to supporting biodiversity. New research in Germany has indicated that these networks could be improved through greater exchange of knowledge and better links with land planning. more
04.03.2010
Scientists at the University of Göttingen study the role of biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13656)
Welche Rolle spielen die Häufigkeit und die Zusammensetzung der Arten bei der Funktion von Ökosystemen? Diese Frage untersuchen derzeit Wissenschaftler aus der Agrar-, Forst- und Biologischen Fakultät der Universität Göttingen im Exzellenzcluster "Functional ... more
Scientists at the University of Göttingen study the role of biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13656)
Welche Rolle spielen die Häufigkeit und die Zusammensetzung der Arten bei der Funktion von Ökosystemen? Diese Frage untersuchen derzeit Wissenschaftler aus der Agrar-, Forst- und Biologischen Fakultät der Universität Göttingen im Exzellenzcluster "Functional ... more
11.01.2010
Coral reefs as evolution engine (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13588)
Tropische Korallenriffe sind der Entstehungsort überdurchschnittlich vieler neuer Tierarten und somit ein maßgeblicher Faktor für die Artenvielfalt der Ozeane. Ein internationales Team um Lichtenberg-Professor Wolfgang Kießling vom Museum für Naturkunde Berlin konnte ... more
Coral reefs as evolution engine (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13588)
Tropische Korallenriffe sind der Entstehungsort überdurchschnittlich vieler neuer Tierarten und somit ein maßgeblicher Faktor für die Artenvielfalt der Ozeane. Ein internationales Team um Lichtenberg-Professor Wolfgang Kießling vom Museum für Naturkunde Berlin konnte ... more
18.11.2009
Good climate change must be combined with biodiversity conservation (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13537)
more
Good climate change must be combined with biodiversity conservation (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13537)
more
16.11.2009
Protection of natural resources can ensure prosperity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13532)
Über 100 Wissenschaftler haben Politiker weltweit aufgefordert, die momentane Subventionspolitik zu überdenken. Subventionen für Schlüsselbereiche wie Landwirtschaft, Fischfang, Bergbau und Energie ergäben zusammen fast eine Billiarde US-Dollar pro Jahr, was einem ... more
Protection of natural resources can ensure prosperity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13532)
Über 100 Wissenschaftler haben Politiker weltweit aufgefordert, die momentane Subventionspolitik zu überdenken. Subventionen für Schlüsselbereiche wie Landwirtschaft, Fischfang, Bergbau und Energie ergäben zusammen fast eine Billiarde US-Dollar pro Jahr, was einem ... more
13.10.2009
The quiet crisis - Biodiversity shrinks more than ever (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13483)
Das globale Ziel, bis 2010 den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt aufzuhalten, wird nach Ansicht führender Biodiversitätsexperten nicht erreicht werden. Der steigende Wasserbedarf und Missmanagement führen gerade in Süßwassersystemen zu einem "katastrophalen Schwinden" ... more
The quiet crisis - Biodiversity shrinks more than ever (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13483)
Das globale Ziel, bis 2010 den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt aufzuhalten, wird nach Ansicht führender Biodiversitätsexperten nicht erreicht werden. Der steigende Wasserbedarf und Missmanagement führen gerade in Süßwassersystemen zu einem "katastrophalen Schwinden" ... more
25.09.2009
Scientists tackle global desertification woes
(URL: /en/13459)
How significant is the role played by agricultural land use in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions? Huge, say the world's leading scientists for land management in vast dry areas. Gathering in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires from 22 to 24 September to ... more
Scientists tackle global desertification woes
(URL: /en/13459)
How significant is the role played by agricultural land use in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions? Huge, say the world's leading scientists for land management in vast dry areas. Gathering in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires from 22 to 24 September to ... more
14.09.2009
The power of plankton (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13437)
Französische Wissenschaftler der Institute für Meeresbiologie (Roscoff) und für Ozeanographie (Villefranche sur Mer) haben jetzt in Zusammenarbeit mit Forschern aus den USA (Rutgers University) und Kanada (Ottawa University) die ungeahnte Vielfalt einer Planktonart, ... more
The power of plankton (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13437)
Französische Wissenschaftler der Institute für Meeresbiologie (Roscoff) und für Ozeanographie (Villefranche sur Mer) haben jetzt in Zusammenarbeit mit Forschern aus den USA (Rutgers University) und Kanada (Ottawa University) die ungeahnte Vielfalt einer Planktonart, ... more
03.09.2009
Mobilizing climate protection potential of the global ecosystems (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13425)
Investitionen in die Wiederherstellung und Erhaltung der mit einem Wert von mehreren Billionen Dollar bezifferten Ökosysteme dieser Erde - von Wäldern und Mangroven bis zu Feuchtgebieten und Flusseinzugsgebieten - können eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Bekämpfung des ... more
Mobilizing climate protection potential of the global ecosystems (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13425)
Investitionen in die Wiederherstellung und Erhaltung der mit einem Wert von mehreren Billionen Dollar bezifferten Ökosysteme dieser Erde - von Wäldern und Mangroven bis zu Feuchtgebieten und Flusseinzugsgebieten - können eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Bekämpfung des ... more
17.06.2009
Species loss poses risks for businesses and investors (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13325)
Die Zukunft ganzer Branchen ist abhängig vom Erhalt der Artenvielfalt. So lautet das Ergebnis des „Theme Report Biodiversity“, das der Europäische Fachverband für nachhaltiges Investment (Eurosif) gemeinsam mit der Nachhaltigkeitsratingagentur oekom research jetzt ... more
Species loss poses risks for businesses and investors (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13325)
Die Zukunft ganzer Branchen ist abhängig vom Erhalt der Artenvielfalt. So lautet das Ergebnis des „Theme Report Biodiversity“, das der Europäische Fachverband für nachhaltiges Investment (Eurosif) gemeinsam mit der Nachhaltigkeitsratingagentur oekom research jetzt ... more
29.05.2009
Will protected areas remain effective in the face of climate change?
(URL: /en/13298)
Climate change will cause shifts in the distribution of species, - thus it has to be concerned, which impact this may cause on the effectiveness of protected areas. A new study examines this question by the example of the movement of sub-Saharan birds and developes ... more
Will protected areas remain effective in the face of climate change?
(URL: /en/13298)
Climate change will cause shifts in the distribution of species, - thus it has to be concerned, which impact this may cause on the effectiveness of protected areas. A new study examines this question by the example of the movement of sub-Saharan birds and developes ... more
25.05.2009
Biodiversity Heritage Library for Europe (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13296)
Jeder hat in Zukunft über das Internet die Möglichkeit, sich aus Europas Schatz an wissenschaftlichen Büchern und Zeitschriften umfangreiche Kenntnisse über unsere Tier- und Pflanzenwelt anzueignen. Möglich wird dies durch das neue dreijährige, von der EU finanzierte ... more
Biodiversity Heritage Library for Europe (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13296)
Jeder hat in Zukunft über das Internet die Möglichkeit, sich aus Europas Schatz an wissenschaftlichen Büchern und Zeitschriften umfangreiche Kenntnisse über unsere Tier- und Pflanzenwelt anzueignen. Möglich wird dies durch das neue dreijährige, von der EU finanzierte ... more
20.05.2009
Nature-orientated Greenland for the Enhancement of Biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13291)
Neues EU-Projekt an der Hochschule Anhalt gestartet. more
Nature-orientated Greenland for the Enhancement of Biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13291)
Neues EU-Projekt an der Hochschule Anhalt gestartet. more
13.05.2009
Research on biodiversity in Germany (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13279)
Seit fast zwei Jahren gibt es eine nationale Strategie zum Erhalt der biologischen Vielfalt in Deutschland und ab sofort will die deutsche Forschungsgemeinde zur Biodiversität ihre Vernetzung stärken und sich vermehrt in die entsprechenden Diskussionen einbringen. Dies ... more
Research on biodiversity in Germany (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13279)
Seit fast zwei Jahren gibt es eine nationale Strategie zum Erhalt der biologischen Vielfalt in Deutschland und ab sofort will die deutsche Forschungsgemeinde zur Biodiversität ihre Vernetzung stärken und sich vermehrt in die entsprechenden Diskussionen einbringen. Dies ... more
13.05.2009
Biodiversity: Islands beat mainland nine-to-one (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13278)
Die auf den Weltmeeren gelegenen Inseln sind für den Erhalt der globalen biologischen Vielfalt rund neun Mal so wertvoll wie ein gleich großes Stück Festland. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommen Forscher der Universität Bonn zusammen mit Kollegen der University of California San ... more
Biodiversity: Islands beat mainland nine-to-one (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13278)
Die auf den Weltmeeren gelegenen Inseln sind für den Erhalt der globalen biologischen Vielfalt rund neun Mal so wertvoll wie ein gleich großes Stück Festland. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommen Forscher der Universität Bonn zusammen mit Kollegen der University of California San ... more
16.03.2009
Biological diversity has to be part of prevention and adaptation efforts for climate change (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13191)
Der Klimawandel stellt eine der Hauptbedrohungen für die Artenvielfalt dar. Deshalb sei es nötig, dass die Biodiversität ein Teil der allgemeinen Vermeidungs- und Anpassungsbemühungen beim Klimawandel wird, so eine von sieben Empfehlungen, die auf einer internationalen ... more
Biological diversity has to be part of prevention and adaptation efforts for climate change (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13191)
Der Klimawandel stellt eine der Hauptbedrohungen für die Artenvielfalt dar. Deshalb sei es nötig, dass die Biodiversität ein Teil der allgemeinen Vermeidungs- und Anpassungsbemühungen beim Klimawandel wird, so eine von sieben Empfehlungen, die auf einer internationalen ... more
19.12.2008
Protecting valuable urban soil
(URL: /en/13103)
Soil provides multiple services, ranging from food production, water-filtering and carbon capture, to green park areas in towns and cities, important for human well-being. However, increased urbanisation is leading to a loss of soil resources. Researchers have ... more
Protecting valuable urban soil
(URL: /en/13103)
Soil provides multiple services, ranging from food production, water-filtering and carbon capture, to green park areas in towns and cities, important for human well-being. However, increased urbanisation is leading to a loss of soil resources. Researchers have ... more
09.12.2008
Knowledge of biodiversity is rising - awareness not yet (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13097)
Die Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt (ZGF) ist Mitglied im Netzwerk "BioFrankfurt", in dem sich führende Forschungs-, Entwicklungs- und Naturschutzorganisationen im Raum Rhein-Main gemeinsam für die Biodiversität einsetzen. Die Ergebnisse einer aktuellen Umfrage ... more
Knowledge of biodiversity is rising - awareness not yet (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13097)
Die Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt (ZGF) ist Mitglied im Netzwerk "BioFrankfurt", in dem sich führende Forschungs-, Entwicklungs- und Naturschutzorganisationen im Raum Rhein-Main gemeinsam für die Biodiversität einsetzen. Die Ergebnisse einer aktuellen Umfrage ... more
24.10.2008
Strengthen biodiversity research (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13043)
Neue Senatskommission der DFG soll Projekte vernetzen und Politik beraten more
Strengthen biodiversity research (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13043)
Neue Senatskommission der DFG soll Projekte vernetzen und Politik beraten more
07.10.2008
Together with Africa - Research for the conservation of species (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13029)
Staatssekretär Meyer-Krahmer setzt nach Kongress auf verstärkte Kooperation . more
Together with Africa - Research for the conservation of species (only available in German)
(URL: /en/13029)
Staatssekretär Meyer-Krahmer setzt nach Kongress auf verstärkte Kooperation . more
30.09.2008
Land use in the light of climate change
(URL: /en/13021)
High-level German-American scientific conference in Berlin dedicated to largely uninvestigated conflicts of interests more
Land use in the light of climate change
(URL: /en/13021)
High-level German-American scientific conference in Berlin dedicated to largely uninvestigated conflicts of interests more
15.09.2008
Understanding the economic value of biodiversity
(URL: /en/13010)
The economic value of biological diversity is poorly characterised. A new report highlights the key issues that need to be addressed in assigning values to ecosystems and the services they provide. The report outlines a new framework that will be developed for valuing ... more
Understanding the economic value of biodiversity
(URL: /en/13010)
The economic value of biological diversity is poorly characterised. A new report highlights the key issues that need to be addressed in assigning values to ecosystems and the services they provide. The report outlines a new framework that will be developed for valuing ... more
20.08.2008
Biodiversity promotes important functions of ecosystems (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12990)
Biodiversität fördert wichtige Ökosystemfunktionen - dieser Zusammenhang lässt sich nicht nur experimentell belegen, sondern auch anhand von Untersuchungen, die die komplexen Zusammenhänge der Natur berücksichtigen. So kann ein umweltfreundliches Management tropischer ... more
Biodiversity promotes important functions of ecosystems (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12990)
Biodiversität fördert wichtige Ökosystemfunktionen - dieser Zusammenhang lässt sich nicht nur experimentell belegen, sondern auch anhand von Untersuchungen, die die komplexen Zusammenhänge der Natur berücksichtigen. So kann ein umweltfreundliches Management tropischer ... more
18.07.2008
Seven ways to encourage pro-environmental behaviour
(URL: /en/12963)
Changing behaviour on a long-term basis is a complex matter, which depends on being able to see 'rewards' from new behaviour, such as increased well-being. Promoting environmental behaviour, such as more recycling or driving less, has to be addressed simultaneously at ... more
Seven ways to encourage pro-environmental behaviour
(URL: /en/12963)
Changing behaviour on a long-term basis is a complex matter, which depends on being able to see 'rewards' from new behaviour, such as increased well-being. Promoting environmental behaviour, such as more recycling or driving less, has to be addressed simultaneously at ... more
16.07.2008
Biodiversity and climate events - Science blog of the FS METEOR (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12960)
Wissenschaftler berichten: Expedition M76/3 GUINECO - MARUM Forschung zu Fluid und Gasaustritten vor Westafrika - Spielt Biodiversität von Tiefseelebewesen eine Rolle für das Klima? Welche Lebewesen existieren in den dunklen Tiefen des Ozeans? Welchen Einfluss haben ... more
Biodiversity and climate events - Science blog of the FS METEOR (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12960)
Wissenschaftler berichten: Expedition M76/3 GUINECO - MARUM Forschung zu Fluid und Gasaustritten vor Westafrika - Spielt Biodiversität von Tiefseelebewesen eine Rolle für das Klima? Welche Lebewesen existieren in den dunklen Tiefen des Ozeans? Welchen Einfluss haben ... more
09.06.2008
Researchers study how soil breathes to understand carbon-cycling
(URL: /en/12931)
Soil respiration (SR) plays a major role in moving carbon from the ecosystem to the atmosphere. Converting land for agricultural use accelerates CO2 emissions via SR. Planting trees (afforestation) has been heralded as a potential climate change mitigation approach. ... more
Researchers study how soil breathes to understand carbon-cycling
(URL: /en/12931)
Soil respiration (SR) plays a major role in moving carbon from the ecosystem to the atmosphere. Converting land for agricultural use accelerates CO2 emissions via SR. Planting trees (afforestation) has been heralded as a potential climate change mitigation approach. ... more
30.05.2008
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) - Interim report on economic value of ecological diversity
(URL: /en/12898)
At CBD COP 9 today, 29th May, a report setting out a "comprehensive and compelling economic case for the conservation of biodiversity" was presented by the report's author Mr. Pavan Sukhdev. The work was launched in 2007 by Minister Sigmar Gabriel of Germany and ... more
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) - Interim report on economic value of ecological diversity
(URL: /en/12898)
At CBD COP 9 today, 29th May, a report setting out a "comprehensive and compelling economic case for the conservation of biodiversity" was presented by the report's author Mr. Pavan Sukhdev. The work was launched in 2007 by Minister Sigmar Gabriel of Germany and ... more
26.05.2008
Close to heather and rain forest (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12916)
Ministerium fördert Forschung zum Erhalt des natürlichen Reichtums Afrikas more
Close to heather and rain forest (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12916)
Ministerium fördert Forschung zum Erhalt des natürlichen Reichtums Afrikas more
19.05.2008
Schavan increases research spending on protection of biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12912)
Ministerium startet neuen Schwerpunkt zum Nachhaltigen Landmanagement more
Schavan increases research spending on protection of biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12912)
Ministerium startet neuen Schwerpunkt zum Nachhaltigen Landmanagement more
15.05.2008
Creating knowlegde for the preservation of biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12904)
Ministerium fördert Forschungen zur Biodiversität in Europa und in Afrika. more
Creating knowlegde for the preservation of biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12904)
Ministerium fördert Forschungen zur Biodiversität in Europa und in Afrika. more
13.05.2008
Biodiversity fortune-telling: extreme weather and new diseases
(URL: /en/12900)
Foreseeing future challenges to the environment is essential for the development of environmental policy. Some recent contentious issues that could have been foreseen include the negative public reaction to genetically-modified crops in the United Kingdom, and ... more
Biodiversity fortune-telling: extreme weather and new diseases
(URL: /en/12900)
Foreseeing future challenges to the environment is essential for the development of environmental policy. Some recent contentious issues that could have been foreseen include the negative public reaction to genetically-modified crops in the United Kingdom, and ... more
18.04.2008
Exploring future biodiversity in a changing climate
(URL: /en/12880)
New research describes how biodiversity might be affected in four 'future worlds' that are based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on emissions scenarios (SRES)1. In the report the future of the planet is explored through four ... more
Exploring future biodiversity in a changing climate
(URL: /en/12880)
New research describes how biodiversity might be affected in four 'future worlds' that are based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on emissions scenarios (SRES)1. In the report the future of the planet is explored through four ... more
04.04.2008
BfN-Symposium "Biodiversity and climate change" (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12855)
- Klimawandel wird die Biodiversität in Deutschland verändern - Land- und Forstwirtschaft und Naturschutz sind betroffen - Forschungslücken müssen dringend geschlossen werden more
BfN-Symposium "Biodiversity and climate change" (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12855)
- Klimawandel wird die Biodiversität in Deutschland verändern - Land- und Forstwirtschaft und Naturschutz sind betroffen - Forschungslücken müssen dringend geschlossen werden more
14.03.2008
Sustainability Assessment: A step beyond environmental impact assessment
(URL: /en/12827)
Sustainability assessment (SA) aims to improve decision making in rural areas, by going beyond the requirements of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) to consider social and economic, as well as environmental, factors. Research by the BioScene1 project shows that ... more
Sustainability Assessment: A step beyond environmental impact assessment
(URL: /en/12827)
Sustainability assessment (SA) aims to improve decision making in rural areas, by going beyond the requirements of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) to consider social and economic, as well as environmental, factors. Research by the BioScene1 project shows that ... more
21.02.2008
New biodiversity experiment in China's tropical forests (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12805)
Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) fördert eine neue deutsch-chinesische Forschergruppe (FOR 891), deren Aktivitäten an der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg koordiniert werden. Die Forschergruppe "BEF China" startet in Kürze ein groß angelegtes ... more
New biodiversity experiment in China's tropical forests (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12805)
Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) fördert eine neue deutsch-chinesische Forschergruppe (FOR 891), deren Aktivitäten an der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg koordiniert werden. Die Forschergruppe "BEF China" startet in Kürze ein groß angelegtes ... more
19.02.2008
New method for measuring biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12801)
Deutsche und Srilankische Forscher haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um die Auswirkungen von Arten auf die lokale Biodiversität zu messen. Damit kann festgestellt werden, ob eine bestimmte Art die Artenvielfalt fördert oder unterdrückt. Die neue Methode erweitert das ... more
New method for measuring biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12801)
Deutsche und Srilankische Forscher haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um die Auswirkungen von Arten auf die lokale Biodiversität zu messen. Damit kann festgestellt werden, ob eine bestimmte Art die Artenvielfalt fördert oder unterdrückt. Die neue Methode erweitert das ... more
11.02.2008
Commercial forestry – benefits for biodiversity?
(URL: /en/12789)
Commercial forestry, often slated as monoculture, may have an important role to play in maintaining biodiversity. This beneficial effect occurs in nearby fields grazed by livestock, rather than the forest itself. This surprising finding could be important for the ... more
Commercial forestry – benefits for biodiversity?
(URL: /en/12789)
Commercial forestry, often slated as monoculture, may have an important role to play in maintaining biodiversity. This beneficial effect occurs in nearby fields grazed by livestock, rather than the forest itself. This surprising finding could be important for the ... more
05.02.2008
Evaluating the cost of compliance with environmental regulation
(URL: /en/12784)
A new framework suggets a way to assess the costs of industrial compliance with environmental regulations, and compare these costs across European countries. Difficult choices must be made when determining the balance between protecting and improving the quality of the ... more
Evaluating the cost of compliance with environmental regulation
(URL: /en/12784)
A new framework suggets a way to assess the costs of industrial compliance with environmental regulations, and compare these costs across European countries. Difficult choices must be made when determining the balance between protecting and improving the quality of the ... more
28.01.2008
Deep sea ecosystems depend on biodiversity to function
(URL: /en/12774)
A team of European scientists carried out the first global-scale census of deep ocean ecosystems and found a direct relationship between the biodiversity in these ecosystems and their ability to function. The researchers discovered some of the first evidence that the ... more
Deep sea ecosystems depend on biodiversity to function
(URL: /en/12774)
A team of European scientists carried out the first global-scale census of deep ocean ecosystems and found a direct relationship between the biodiversity in these ecosystems and their ability to function. The researchers discovered some of the first evidence that the ... more
17.12.2007
Biodiversity in West Africa - BIOTA-Workshop at the Research Institute Senckenberg (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12377)
Bevölkerungswachstum, Klimawandel und natürliche Ressourcen, Armut, Landflucht oder Gesundheitsrisiken sind einige der Schlagwörter, die nicht nur die Problemstellung in afrikanischen Ländern skizzieren, sondern auch die damit verknüpften Herausforderungen.- Seit dem ... more
Biodiversity in West Africa - BIOTA-Workshop at the Research Institute Senckenberg (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12377)
Bevölkerungswachstum, Klimawandel und natürliche Ressourcen, Armut, Landflucht oder Gesundheitsrisiken sind einige der Schlagwörter, die nicht nur die Problemstellung in afrikanischen Ländern skizzieren, sondern auch die damit verknüpften Herausforderungen.- Seit dem ... more
03.12.2007
Museum Koenig shows: "Africa's wealth" - Impressive results of Biodiversity Research (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12357)
Das Zoologische Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig präsentiert ab dem 22.11.2007 die Sonderausstellung "Afrikas Reichtum - Biodiversität erforschen, nutzen und erhalten". Interaktive Medien und beeindruckende Objekte lassen den Besucher den Wert der biologischen ... more
Museum Koenig shows: "Africa's wealth" - Impressive results of Biodiversity Research (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12357)
Das Zoologische Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig präsentiert ab dem 22.11.2007 die Sonderausstellung "Afrikas Reichtum - Biodiversität erforschen, nutzen und erhalten". Interaktive Medien und beeindruckende Objekte lassen den Besucher den Wert der biologischen ... more
26.11.2007
Study reveals impacts of past climates on biodiversity
(URL: /en/12351)
Past climate may have a stronger impact on biodiversity than was previously thought, according to new EU-funded research published in the journal Ecography. The findings have implications for our understanding of how species are likely to react to the effects of ... more
Study reveals impacts of past climates on biodiversity
(URL: /en/12351)
Past climate may have a stronger impact on biodiversity than was previously thought, according to new EU-funded research published in the journal Ecography. The findings have implications for our understanding of how species are likely to react to the effects of ... more
15.11.2007
Strategy on Biodiversity decided (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12333)
Das Bundeskabinett hat die nationale Strategie zur biologischen Vielfalt beschlossen. „Damit verfügt Deutschland erstmals über ein umfassendes und anspruchsvolles Programm zur Erhaltung von Arten und Lebensräumen“, sagte Bundesumweltminister Gabriel. Ziel ist die ... more
Strategy on Biodiversity decided (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12333)
Das Bundeskabinett hat die nationale Strategie zur biologischen Vielfalt beschlossen. „Damit verfügt Deutschland erstmals über ein umfassendes und anspruchsvolles Programm zur Erhaltung von Arten und Lebensräumen“, sagte Bundesumweltminister Gabriel. Ziel ist die ... more
12.11.2007
Integrating Forests in the Context of National Accounting
(URL: /en/12329)
Forests cover about one third of the European land area and constitute a valuable, renewable resource for wood and other forest-related products. Furthermore, forest services are of great significance in terms of recreation, watershed management, erosion control, ... more
Integrating Forests in the Context of National Accounting
(URL: /en/12329)
Forests cover about one third of the European land area and constitute a valuable, renewable resource for wood and other forest-related products. Furthermore, forest services are of great significance in terms of recreation, watershed management, erosion control, ... more
26.10.2007
Motives behind the Willingness to pay for Biodiversity Conservation
(URL: /en/12306)
The EU is committed to the protection of biodiversity. Indeed there is a political commitment to halt biodiversity loss within the EU by 2010. Different institutional programmes, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), recognise the importance of ... more
Motives behind the Willingness to pay for Biodiversity Conservation
(URL: /en/12306)
The EU is committed to the protection of biodiversity. Indeed there is a political commitment to halt biodiversity loss within the EU by 2010. Different institutional programmes, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), recognise the importance of ... more
03.09.2007
Mobility prevents bio diversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12242)
Ökosysteme können nur entstehen und überleben, wenn sie eine Vielzahl von Arten enthalten. Die oft zyklisch, also im Kreis verlaufenden Interaktionen zwischen den konkurrierenden Spezies, ermöglichen langfristig Biodiversität und damit die stabile Koexistenz aller ... more
Mobility prevents bio diversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12242)
Ökosysteme können nur entstehen und überleben, wenn sie eine Vielzahl von Arten enthalten. Die oft zyklisch, also im Kreis verlaufenden Interaktionen zwischen den konkurrierenden Spezies, ermöglichen langfristig Biodiversität und damit die stabile Koexistenz aller ... more
27.07.2007
Developing the EU Biodiversity Research Strategy
(URL: /en/12209)
The main objective of BIOSTRAT is to support the further development of a European Biodiversity Research Strategy. Such Research Strategy brings together ideas on research priorities in fundamental and applied sciences to address critical gaps in know ledge on the ... more
Developing the EU Biodiversity Research Strategy
(URL: /en/12209)
The main objective of BIOSTRAT is to support the further development of a European Biodiversity Research Strategy. Such Research Strategy brings together ideas on research priorities in fundamental and applied sciences to address critical gaps in know ledge on the ... more
05.06.2007
Biodiversity sustainability is high on EU agenda
(URL: /en/12134)
NET-BIOME is the EU's latest major research initiative targeting the sustainability of biodiversity in the tropical and subtropical regions of the EU. An 11-strong group – comprised of research organisations and regional authorities from the said regions – have joined ... more
Biodiversity sustainability is high on EU agenda
(URL: /en/12134)
NET-BIOME is the EU's latest major research initiative targeting the sustainability of biodiversity in the tropical and subtropical regions of the EU. An 11-strong group – comprised of research organisations and regional authorities from the said regions – have joined ... more
29.05.2007
Research ship heads to Arctic to study biodiversity hotspots
(URL: /en/12127)
The research ship Polarstern is getting ready to leave its home harbour of Bremerhaven, Germany, for the chillier waters of the Arctic. On its 22nd Arctic expedition, the ship, which belongs to the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, will be used by ... more
Research ship heads to Arctic to study biodiversity hotspots
(URL: /en/12127)
The research ship Polarstern is getting ready to leave its home harbour of Bremerhaven, Germany, for the chillier waters of the Arctic. On its 22nd Arctic expedition, the ship, which belongs to the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, will be used by ... more
29.05.2007
Europe's nature under threat.
(URL: /en/12126)
Climate change is already having an impact on European biodiversity, said Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA), on the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May. more
Europe's nature under threat.
(URL: /en/12126)
Climate change is already having an impact on European biodiversity, said Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA), on the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May. more
25.05.2007
Assessing the Efficiency of a Biodiversity Hot Spot Protection Scheme
(URL: /en/12124)
Since the 1990’s, maintaining biodiversity has been included in the main targets of managing boreal forests. The identification and maintenance of small biodiversity hot spots has often been used as a means of safeguarding biodiversity and the strategy has been widely ... more
Assessing the Efficiency of a Biodiversity Hot Spot Protection Scheme
(URL: /en/12124)
Since the 1990’s, maintaining biodiversity has been included in the main targets of managing boreal forests. The identification and maintenance of small biodiversity hot spots has often been used as a means of safeguarding biodiversity and the strategy has been widely ... more
14.05.2007
Climate change and sustainable development - an unprecedented challenge for the research community
(URL: /en/12116)
Statement of the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER) at the L2L Conference in Leipzig, May 10th 2007 more
Climate change and sustainable development - an unprecedented challenge for the research community
(URL: /en/12116)
Statement of the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER) at the L2L Conference in Leipzig, May 10th 2007 more
14.05.2007
New project to protect EU's tropical biodiversity
(URL: /en/12115)
Preserving the biodiversity of the EU's tropical and sub-tropical regions is the goal of the newly launched NET-BIOME (NETworking tropical and subtropical Biodiversity research in OuterMost regions and territories of Europe in support of sustainable development) ... more
New project to protect EU's tropical biodiversity
(URL: /en/12115)
Preserving the biodiversity of the EU's tropical and sub-tropical regions is the goal of the newly launched NET-BIOME (NETworking tropical and subtropical Biodiversity research in OuterMost regions and territories of Europe in support of sustainable development) ... more
04.05.2007
Mussels and Oysters Threatened by Ocean Acidification
(URL: /en/12114)
A large quantity of anthropogenic CO2 emissions has been stored in the oceans, thus making them more acidic. Consequently, ocean pH has experienced some variations since the beginning of the industrial age, with a decline of 0.1 units. It is predicted that it will fall ... more
Mussels and Oysters Threatened by Ocean Acidification
(URL: /en/12114)
A large quantity of anthropogenic CO2 emissions has been stored in the oceans, thus making them more acidic. Consequently, ocean pH has experienced some variations since the beginning of the industrial age, with a decline of 0.1 units. It is predicted that it will fall ... more
23.03.2007
Facing Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12084)
The latest assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects that average global temperatures in 2100 will be between 1.8–4.0 °C higher than the 1980–2000 average. more
Facing Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12084)
The latest assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects that average global temperatures in 2100 will be between 1.8–4.0 °C higher than the 1980–2000 average. more
21.03.2007
Climate affects global biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12076)
Je mehr Wärme und Wasser, desto größer die Artenvielfalt: Auf diese Faustformel lässt sich das Ergebnis einer Studie bringen, die jetzt im renommierten Fachblatt Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences erschienen ist (PNAS Early Edition, 19.3.07, doi 10.1073). ... more
Climate affects global biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12076)
Je mehr Wärme und Wasser, desto größer die Artenvielfalt: Auf diese Faustformel lässt sich das Ergebnis einer Studie bringen, die jetzt im renommierten Fachblatt Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences erschienen ist (PNAS Early Edition, 19.3.07, doi 10.1073). ... more
02.03.2007
Improving the Prioritisation of Conservation Actions (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12067)
Biodiversity losses are mainly driven by both land use and the increasing threat and pressure of the changing climate. At species level, 42% of Europe’s native mammals, 43% of birds, 45% of butterflies, 30% of amphibians, 45% of reptiles and 52% of freshwater fish are ... more
Improving the Prioritisation of Conservation Actions (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12067)
Biodiversity losses are mainly driven by both land use and the increasing threat and pressure of the changing climate. At species level, 42% of Europe’s native mammals, 43% of birds, 45% of butterflies, 30% of amphibians, 45% of reptiles and 52% of freshwater fish are ... more
21.02.2007
EU funded ALARM project reaches global dimensions in biodiversity risk assessment
(URL: /en/12045)
The largest European research project in the area of terrestrial biodiversity continues to expand with 12 new partners joining the team to look into the causes of species decline Researchers from Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico, China, the Philippines, Russia, Belarus, ... more
EU funded ALARM project reaches global dimensions in biodiversity risk assessment
(URL: /en/12045)
The largest European research project in the area of terrestrial biodiversity continues to expand with 12 new partners joining the team to look into the causes of species decline Researchers from Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico, China, the Philippines, Russia, Belarus, ... more
19.02.2007
Risk assessment for biodiversity: ALARM project reaches global dimension (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12043)
Das größte europäische Forschungsprojekt auf dem Gebiet der terrestrischen Biodiversität wächst weiter. Seit Februar beteiligen sich zwölf zusätzliche Partnerorganisationen an den Untersuchungen zu den Ursachen des Artenrückganges. Die neuen Forscherkollegen im Projekt ... more
Risk assessment for biodiversity: ALARM project reaches global dimension (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12043)
Das größte europäische Forschungsprojekt auf dem Gebiet der terrestrischen Biodiversität wächst weiter. Seit Februar beteiligen sich zwölf zusätzliche Partnerorganisationen an den Untersuchungen zu den Ursachen des Artenrückganges. Die neuen Forscherkollegen im Projekt ... more
05.02.2007
666,000 euro for bio diversity research (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12022)
BMBF fördert Ökologen und Ökonomen der Philipps-Universität Marburg - Gründe für Schwund der Artenvielfalt in Afrika werden mit dem Ziel "politikrelevanter Ergebnisse" untersucht - Partner aus Namibia und Südafrika beteiligt more
666,000 euro for bio diversity research (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12022)
BMBF fördert Ökologen und Ökonomen der Philipps-Universität Marburg - Gründe für Schwund der Artenvielfalt in Afrika werden mit dem Ziel "politikrelevanter Ergebnisse" untersucht - Partner aus Namibia und Südafrika beteiligt more
26.01.2007
How the Scale of Human Population Density affects Biodiversity
(URL: /en/12015)
There is much scientific evidence that global human activity is affecting species richness, in particular through anthropogenic global warming, land-use changes and pollution. On the other hand, fauna and flora sustain human beings and there is a need for ways to ... more
How the Scale of Human Population Density affects Biodiversity
(URL: /en/12015)
There is much scientific evidence that global human activity is affecting species richness, in particular through anthropogenic global warming, land-use changes and pollution. On the other hand, fauna and flora sustain human beings and there is a need for ways to ... more
22.01.2007
Birds: good Indicators of the Effects of Climate Change
(URL: /en/12005)
Climate change is one of biggest threats facing the planet. There is increasing evidence that global warming is influencing ecosystems, in particular in terms of species richness and the seasonal behaviour of fauna and flora. more
Birds: good Indicators of the Effects of Climate Change
(URL: /en/12005)
Climate change is one of biggest threats facing the planet. There is increasing evidence that global warming is influencing ecosystems, in particular in terms of species richness and the seasonal behaviour of fauna and flora. more
18.12.2006
What is the Future for the World’s Forests?
(URL: /en/12419)
Approximately one third of the world’s land area is covered by forests. Forests provide many benefits to humanity, including wood, fuel, shelter, food and water, security and employment. Furthermore, the maintenance of forests is essential for the environmental ... more
What is the Future for the World’s Forests?
(URL: /en/12419)
Approximately one third of the world’s land area is covered by forests. Forests provide many benefits to humanity, including wood, fuel, shelter, food and water, security and employment. Furthermore, the maintenance of forests is essential for the environmental ... more
17.11.2006
Likely Decline of Europe Biodiversity between Now and 2030
(URL: /en/11986)
There is increasing evidence of biodiversity loss around the planet. The main drivers of biodiversity change are land-use change, climate change, fragmentation by roads and other land-use types, nitrogen deposition and disturbance. The EU has committed to halting ... more
Likely Decline of Europe Biodiversity between Now and 2030
(URL: /en/11986)
There is increasing evidence of biodiversity loss around the planet. The main drivers of biodiversity change are land-use change, climate change, fragmentation by roads and other land-use types, nitrogen deposition and disturbance. The EU has committed to halting ... more
15.11.2006
Annette Schavan: “Partnership co-operation with Africa” (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11980)
Ministerium unterstützt Forschungen im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel more
Annette Schavan: “Partnership co-operation with Africa” (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11980)
Ministerium unterstützt Forschungen im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel more
27.09.2006
Biological variety of the world needs a better lobby (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11925)
Internationale Experten diskutieren vom 2. bis 4. Oktober 2006 in Leipzig über ein neues Beratungsgremium nach dem Vorbild des Weltklimarates IPCC. Weltweit nimmt die biologische Vielfalt dramatisch ab, ebenso rapide wachsen die Roten Listen gefährdeter Tier- und ... more
Biological variety of the world needs a better lobby (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11925)
Internationale Experten diskutieren vom 2. bis 4. Oktober 2006 in Leipzig über ein neues Beratungsgremium nach dem Vorbild des Weltklimarates IPCC. Weltweit nimmt die biologische Vielfalt dramatisch ab, ebenso rapide wachsen die Roten Listen gefährdeter Tier- und ... more
15.09.2006
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Pacific Ocean Mangroves
(URL: /en/11910)
Mangroves are precious and economically important ecosystems that occupy the boundary between land and sea and are semi-submerged during high tides. The cumulative effects of natural and anthropogenic pressures make mangrove wetlands one of the most threatened natural ... more
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Pacific Ocean Mangroves
(URL: /en/11910)
Mangroves are precious and economically important ecosystems that occupy the boundary between land and sea and are semi-submerged during high tides. The cumulative effects of natural and anthropogenic pressures make mangrove wetlands one of the most threatened natural ... more
26.07.2006
New advances in Agri-Environmental management
(URL: /en/11830)
Grazed grasslands exploitation could be beneficial for both botanical diversity and agriculture. Utilization of the available information derived from current practices could facilitate risk assessments and assist the formulation of environmental management policies. more
New advances in Agri-Environmental management
(URL: /en/11830)
Grazed grasslands exploitation could be beneficial for both botanical diversity and agriculture. Utilization of the available information derived from current practices could facilitate risk assessments and assist the formulation of environmental management policies. more
26.07.2006
Researchers reveal decline in wild bees and the flowers they pollinate
(URL: /en/11829)
A team of European researchers has uncovered evidence of a widespread decline in the diversity of both bees and the flowers they pollinate. more
Researchers reveal decline in wild bees and the flowers they pollinate
(URL: /en/11829)
A team of European researchers has uncovered evidence of a widespread decline in the diversity of both bees and the flowers they pollinate. more
17.07.2006
vdbiol introduces initiative for the taxonomy to secretary of the environment Gabriel (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11812)
Anlässlich einer Einladung von Verbänden am 10. Juli 2006 ins Bundesumweltministerium nach Berlin konnte der vdbiol als Mitglied des "Naturschutzforums Deutschland" (NaFor) die gemeinsam mit der Gesellschaft für biologische Systematik (GfBS) erarbeitete Stellungnahme ... more
vdbiol introduces initiative for the taxonomy to secretary of the environment Gabriel (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11812)
Anlässlich einer Einladung von Verbänden am 10. Juli 2006 ins Bundesumweltministerium nach Berlin konnte der vdbiol als Mitglied des "Naturschutzforums Deutschland" (NaFor) die gemeinsam mit der Gesellschaft für biologische Systematik (GfBS) erarbeitete Stellungnahme ... more
26.06.2006
Long-term Decline in Numbers of Migrant Birds Breeding in Europe
(URL: /en/11773)
There is increasing evidence that the population of long-distance migrant birds breeding in some parts of Europe and wintering in sub-Saharan Africa may be in major decline. Most European countries are committed to addressing such a decline through the Convention on ... more
Long-term Decline in Numbers of Migrant Birds Breeding in Europe
(URL: /en/11773)
There is increasing evidence that the population of long-distance migrant birds breeding in some parts of Europe and wintering in sub-Saharan Africa may be in major decline. Most European countries are committed to addressing such a decline through the Convention on ... more
26.06.2006
Biodiversity Holds the Key to Sustainable Biofuel Production
(URL: /en/11771)
It has been reported that global biodiversity has decreased during the last centuries due to human activity. As the global population has increased, so forests and prairies have been cleared to meet the increasing demand for land for farmland planted with monocultures, ... more
Biodiversity Holds the Key to Sustainable Biofuel Production
(URL: /en/11771)
It has been reported that global biodiversity has decreased during the last centuries due to human activity. As the global population has increased, so forests and prairies have been cleared to meet the increasing demand for land for farmland planted with monocultures, ... more
22.06.2006
Marburger biologists take part at European Excellency network about bio diversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11762)
Welche Folgen hat der Klimawandel für die Entwicklung der genetischen Diversität von Waldbäumen? - Europäische Union bewilligt 1,2 Millionen Euro - Bäume und assoziierte Lebewesen wie Pilze und Insekten im Fokus von Ökologen, Mykologen und Naturschutzbiologen more
Marburger biologists take part at European Excellency network about bio diversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11762)
Welche Folgen hat der Klimawandel für die Entwicklung der genetischen Diversität von Waldbäumen? - Europäische Union bewilligt 1,2 Millionen Euro - Bäume und assoziierte Lebewesen wie Pilze und Insekten im Fokus von Ökologen, Mykologen und Naturschutzbiologen more
20.06.2006
Global Warming May Have Damaged Coral Reefs Forever
(URL: /en/11757)
Coral reefs, one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world, have been one of the first to exhibit major changes in response to global warming. In 1998, global warming caused Indian Ocean surface temperatures to increase to unprecedented levels, which ... more
Global Warming May Have Damaged Coral Reefs Forever
(URL: /en/11757)
Coral reefs, one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world, have been one of the first to exhibit major changes in response to global warming. In 1998, global warming caused Indian Ocean surface temperatures to increase to unprecedented levels, which ... more
19.06.2006
Ongoing Decline of Earth’s Biodiversity
(URL: /en/11752)
There is increased evidence of the decline of biodiversity on a global scale and the impact mankind is having on life on Earth. Under the EU Sustainable Development Strategy launched by the EU in Gothenburg in 2001, the priority was set to reverse the actual trend of ... more
Ongoing Decline of Earth’s Biodiversity
(URL: /en/11752)
There is increased evidence of the decline of biodiversity on a global scale and the impact mankind is having on life on Earth. Under the EU Sustainable Development Strategy launched by the EU in Gothenburg in 2001, the priority was set to reverse the actual trend of ... more
09.06.2006
A New Approach to Measuring Marine Biodiversity
(URL: /en/11730)
American scientists have recently applied a genetically-based method to identify and catalogue marine biodiversity in its larval phase. The results suggest that marine biodiversity may be underestimated in some parts of the world such as the Coral Triangle in the Indo ... more
A New Approach to Measuring Marine Biodiversity
(URL: /en/11730)
American scientists have recently applied a genetically-based method to identify and catalogue marine biodiversity in its larval phase. The results suggest that marine biodiversity may be underestimated in some parts of the world such as the Coral Triangle in the Indo ... more
06.06.2006
Integrating Environmental Concerns into EU Agricultural Policy
(URL: /en/11737)
Environmental efforts pursued through the Common Agriculture Policy need to be better targeted geographically to maximise their effectiveness, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency. more
Integrating Environmental Concerns into EU Agricultural Policy
(URL: /en/11737)
Environmental efforts pursued through the Common Agriculture Policy need to be better targeted geographically to maximise their effectiveness, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency. more
30.05.2006
Green Week launched with new initiative
(URL: /en/11722)
Monday 29 May marks the start of green week, and the European Commission launches a new initiative, 'You Control Climate Change' to coincide. more
Green Week launched with new initiative
(URL: /en/11722)
Monday 29 May marks the start of green week, and the European Commission launches a new initiative, 'You Control Climate Change' to coincide. more
30.05.2006
EU network develops long-term framework for biodiversity research
(URL: /en/11721)
ALTER-Net, an EU-funded network of excellence (NoE), has established an inter-disciplinary research facility to investigate the complex relationship between ecosystems, biodiversity and society. more
EU network develops long-term framework for biodiversity research
(URL: /en/11721)
ALTER-Net, an EU-funded network of excellence (NoE), has established an inter-disciplinary research facility to investigate the complex relationship between ecosystems, biodiversity and society. more
12.05.2006
New Approach to Solve Agri-environmental Problems in Europe
(URL: /en/11694)
There is an increased need to overcome the unsustainable agricultural practices in Europe, the main cause of the rapid decrease of biodiversity in many rural areas and of the loss of cultural and natural identity of landscapes. Effective approaches are necessary in the ... more
New Approach to Solve Agri-environmental Problems in Europe
(URL: /en/11694)
There is an increased need to overcome the unsustainable agricultural practices in Europe, the main cause of the rapid decrease of biodiversity in many rural areas and of the loss of cultural and natural identity of landscapes. Effective approaches are necessary in the ... more
12.05.2006
Global Warming Threatens Planet’s Biodiversity
(URL: /en/11693)
Scientists believe that global warming represents one of the most important threats to our planet’s biodiversity. Plants and animals, even far from human habitation, are now endangered due to global warming, resulting from increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide ... more
Global Warming Threatens Planet’s Biodiversity
(URL: /en/11693)
Scientists believe that global warming represents one of the most important threats to our planet’s biodiversity. Plants and animals, even far from human habitation, are now endangered due to global warming, resulting from increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide ... more
04.04.2006
Butterfly counting - a contribution for the conversion of the biodiversity convention (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11441)
Das Monitoring der biologischen Vielfalt ist eine zentrale Komponente der Erforschung und des Schutzes von Pflanzen und Tieren unserer Erde. Dies hat die soeben zu Ende gegangene UNO-Konferenz der Vertragspartner der Konvention zur biologischen Vielfalt, more
Butterfly counting - a contribution for the conversion of the biodiversity convention (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11441)
Das Monitoring der biologischen Vielfalt ist eine zentrale Komponente der Erforschung und des Schutzes von Pflanzen und Tieren unserer Erde. Dies hat die soeben zu Ende gegangene UNO-Konferenz der Vertragspartner der Konvention zur biologischen Vielfalt, more
03.04.2006
Overextraction & Overfishing, Major Threats to International Waters
(URL: /en/11444)
Worldwide, anthropogenic activities are affecting aquatic ecosystems, compromising human well-being and sustainable development. Over the past 20 years, the international community has recognised the urgent need for measures to reverse the negative impact more
Overextraction & Overfishing, Major Threats to International Waters
(URL: /en/11444)
Worldwide, anthropogenic activities are affecting aquatic ecosystems, compromising human well-being and sustainable development. Over the past 20 years, the international community has recognised the urgent need for measures to reverse the negative impact more
28.03.2006
Sustainability of Mediterranean Marine Ecosystems
(URL: /en/11453)
The Mediterranean Sea, the largest semi-enclosed European sea, holds a rich biodiversity and an elevated proportion of endemic species. Nowadays, numerous human activities taking place in the coastal zone in the Mediterranean region are generating habitat more
Sustainability of Mediterranean Marine Ecosystems
(URL: /en/11453)
The Mediterranean Sea, the largest semi-enclosed European sea, holds a rich biodiversity and an elevated proportion of endemic species. Nowadays, numerous human activities taking place in the coastal zone in the Mediterranean region are generating habitat more
23.03.2006
Biofuels for transport provide a rosy future, according to draft report
(URL: /en/11463)
A final draft of the Biofuels Research Advisory Council (BIOFRAC) vision report, entitled 'Biofuels in the European Union. A Vision for 2030 and Beyond', has been published, pushing strongly for investment in biofuels, especially second generation biofuel more
Biofuels for transport provide a rosy future, according to draft report
(URL: /en/11463)
A final draft of the Biofuels Research Advisory Council (BIOFRAC) vision report, entitled 'Biofuels in the European Union. A Vision for 2030 and Beyond', has been published, pushing strongly for investment in biofuels, especially second generation biofuel more
20.03.2006
Research for Biodiversity - Conference in Brazil (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11471)
Internationale Kooperation mit Schwerpunkt in Afrika und Lateinamerika more
Research for Biodiversity - Conference in Brazil (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11471)
Internationale Kooperation mit Schwerpunkt in Afrika und Lateinamerika more
16.03.2006
European Plant Diversity is Threatened by Climate Change
(URL: /en/11474)
Human-induced climate and atmospheric changes are affecting a wide variety of forms of life. Being able to build models predicting the effects of climate change is of crucial importance to enable environment policy makers to engage adapted actions to redu more
European Plant Diversity is Threatened by Climate Change
(URL: /en/11474)
Human-induced climate and atmospheric changes are affecting a wide variety of forms of life. Being able to build models predicting the effects of climate change is of crucial importance to enable environment policy makers to engage adapted actions to redu more
22.02.2006
Biodiversity Trends in Europe
(URL: /en/11532)
Committed to global efforts of reducing the erosion of biodiversity, the EU member countries have adopted a global target of significantly reducing the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010. This has highlighted the need for indicators that will allow policy more
Biodiversity Trends in Europe
(URL: /en/11532)
Committed to global efforts of reducing the erosion of biodiversity, the EU member countries have adopted a global target of significantly reducing the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010. This has highlighted the need for indicators that will allow policy more
10.02.2006
Of trees and forests: sustaining European woods
(URL: /en/11563)
The European Union's forestry resources are wide and varied. Successfully protecting and managing these resources in the long term is a vital component of the EU's environmental agenda as well as its economic stability. more
Of trees and forests: sustaining European woods
(URL: /en/11563)
The European Union's forestry resources are wide and varied. Successfully protecting and managing these resources in the long term is a vital component of the EU's environmental agenda as well as its economic stability. more
10.02.2006
Keeping Europe's forests healthy
(URL: /en/11564)
It turns out that leaving dead trees to rot in our forests is essential in aiding regeneration and encouraging sustainability. more
Keeping Europe's forests healthy
(URL: /en/11564)
It turns out that leaving dead trees to rot in our forests is essential in aiding regeneration and encouraging sustainability. more
08.02.2006
Satellites support businesses working for sustainable development
(URL: /en/11571)
Corporate Sustainable Development (CSD) - also referred to as Corporate Social Responsibility - is now at the heart of business practices. Earth Observation from space has the potential to provide a global and cost-effective way to objectively measure pro more
Satellites support businesses working for sustainable development
(URL: /en/11571)
Corporate Sustainable Development (CSD) - also referred to as Corporate Social Responsibility - is now at the heart of business practices. Earth Observation from space has the potential to provide a global and cost-effective way to objectively measure pro more
03.02.2006
Environmental Impacts of Fish Products (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11575)
The new EU Thematic Strategy on Natural Resources recognises the reduction of the negative environmental impacts of natural resources use as a key device for sustainable development in Europe and globally. For all resource sectors, the strategy promotes a more
Environmental Impacts of Fish Products (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11575)
The new EU Thematic Strategy on Natural Resources recognises the reduction of the negative environmental impacts of natural resources use as a key device for sustainable development in Europe and globally. For all resource sectors, the strategy promotes a more
13.01.2006
Biodiversity Preservation under Changing Climate
(URL: /en/11419)
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity indicates fragmentation by land use, including by infrastructure, as a major threat to habitats and biodiversity. Yet, high level of habitat fragmentation is the main characteristic of the modern European landscap more
Biodiversity Preservation under Changing Climate
(URL: /en/11419)
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity indicates fragmentation by land use, including by infrastructure, as a major threat to habitats and biodiversity. Yet, high level of habitat fragmentation is the main characteristic of the modern European landscap more
13.01.2006
Biodiversity Preservation under Changing Climate
(URL: /en/11615)
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity indicates fragmentation by land use, including by infrastructure, as a major threat to habitats and biodiversity. Yet, high level of habitat fragmentation is the main characteristic of the modern European landscap more
Biodiversity Preservation under Changing Climate
(URL: /en/11615)
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity indicates fragmentation by land use, including by infrastructure, as a major threat to habitats and biodiversity. Yet, high level of habitat fragmentation is the main characteristic of the modern European landscap more
13.01.2006
Biomass Potential in Europe
(URL: /en/11420)
Extracted from agriculture, forestry and organic waste, biomass can provide heat, power and transport fuels in an environmentally friendly way. Consequently, its use can both help reduce greenhouse emissions and achieve the European renewable energy targe more
Biomass Potential in Europe
(URL: /en/11420)
Extracted from agriculture, forestry and organic waste, biomass can provide heat, power and transport fuels in an environmentally friendly way. Consequently, its use can both help reduce greenhouse emissions and achieve the European renewable energy targe more
05.01.2006
Pollination Networks Key To Ecosystem Sustainability
(URL: /en/11431)
As animal extinctions continue at the rate of one every 16 years, it's unclear how declining biodiversity will disturb ecosystem dynamics. Of special concern are the pollinators, essential players in the reproductive biology of plants, the earth's primary more
Pollination Networks Key To Ecosystem Sustainability
(URL: /en/11431)
As animal extinctions continue at the rate of one every 16 years, it's unclear how declining biodiversity will disturb ecosystem dynamics. Of special concern are the pollinators, essential players in the reproductive biology of plants, the earth's primary more
30.11.2005
Protecting Europe's forests by increasing biodiversity
(URL: /en/10892)
A publicly available Silvicultural Management Guideline will assist forest managers aiming to introduce new, broad-leafed species into Norway spruce monocultures. more
Protecting Europe's forests by increasing biodiversity
(URL: /en/10892)
A publicly available Silvicultural Management Guideline will assist forest managers aiming to introduce new, broad-leafed species into Norway spruce monocultures. more
17.11.2005
Invitation to press talk - Neobiota endangers the biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/10917)
Invasive Arten in Deutschland verursachen Kosten in Millionenhöhe Forschungsergebnisse erlauben Rückschlüsse auf die Übertragbarkeit von Merkmalen genetisch veränderter Organismen more
Invitation to press talk - Neobiota endangers the biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/10917)
Invasive Arten in Deutschland verursachen Kosten in Millionenhöhe Forschungsergebnisse erlauben Rückschlüsse auf die Übertragbarkeit von Merkmalen genetisch veränderter Organismen more
09.09.2005
How does the biodiversity change as a result of the climate change (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11104)
Infolge der Klimaveränderungen prognostizieren wissenschaftliche Studien Artenverluste zwischen 15 und fast 40 % weltweit und in Europa. Damit hätte der Klimawandel zukünftig einen weitaus stärkeren Einfluss auf die Gefährdung von Arten als es der direkte more
How does the biodiversity change as a result of the climate change (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11104)
Infolge der Klimaveränderungen prognostizieren wissenschaftliche Studien Artenverluste zwischen 15 und fast 40 % weltweit und in Europa. Damit hätte der Klimawandel zukünftig einen weitaus stärkeren Einfluss auf die Gefährdung von Arten als es der direkte more
17.08.2005
On the use of meat/bone meal as fertiliser - new fertiliser for organic farming uses P&S
(URL: /en/11166)
Meat and bone meal (MBM) contains mineral elements essential for all organisms, typically 6-8% Nitrogen (N) and 5-6% Phosphorus (P). Phosphorus is essentially short lived and non renewable. It is estimated that currently the world's naturally occurring st more
On the use of meat/bone meal as fertiliser - new fertiliser for organic farming uses P&S
(URL: /en/11166)
Meat and bone meal (MBM) contains mineral elements essential for all organisms, typically 6-8% Nitrogen (N) and 5-6% Phosphorus (P). Phosphorus is essentially short lived and non renewable. It is estimated that currently the world's naturally occurring st more
18.07.2005
Cultivation of coffee underneath shade trees to save biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11229)
Der Schutz biologischer Vielfalt in tropischen Landschaften, deren Naturwald durch menschlichen Einfluss bereits stark fragmentiert wurde, lässt sich durch eine gezielte landwirtschaftliche Nutzung unterstützen. Insbesondere Kleinbauern in Entwicklungslän more
Cultivation of coffee underneath shade trees to save biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11229)
Der Schutz biologischer Vielfalt in tropischen Landschaften, deren Naturwald durch menschlichen Einfluss bereits stark fragmentiert wurde, lässt sich durch eine gezielte landwirtschaftliche Nutzung unterstützen. Insbesondere Kleinbauern in Entwicklungslän more
05.07.2005
Alcohol fuels not so green
(URL: /en/11270)
Ethanol production harms environment, researchers claim. more
Alcohol fuels not so green
(URL: /en/11270)
Ethanol production harms environment, researchers claim. more
30.05.2005
Biological diversity under extreme pressure (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11351)
Die Artenvielfalt des Planeten Erde schwindet immer schneller, so das Ergebnis einer UN-Studie. Die Bedrohung der Natur schafft auch menschliche Armut, warnt die UNO. more
Biological diversity under extreme pressure (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11351)
Die Artenvielfalt des Planeten Erde schwindet immer schneller, so das Ergebnis einer UN-Studie. Die Bedrohung der Natur schafft auch menschliche Armut, warnt die UNO. more
19.05.2005
Relocation of the dike improves habitat for animals and plants and increases biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11368)
Wissenschaftlich-ökologisches Begleitprogramm zur Deichrückverlegung bei Worms ergibt nach vier Jahren positiven ökologischen Befund. more
Relocation of the dike improves habitat for animals and plants and increases biodiversity (only available in German)
(URL: /en/11368)
Wissenschaftlich-ökologisches Begleitprogramm zur Deichrückverlegung bei Worms ergibt nach vier Jahren positiven ökologischen Befund. more
10.03.2005
Blair launches new UK sustainability policy
(URL: /en/12572)
The UK government's new Sustainable Development Strategy has had a mixed reception more
Blair launches new UK sustainability policy
(URL: /en/12572)
The UK government's new Sustainable Development Strategy has had a mixed reception more
10.03.2005
Hedges, balks, fallows and grassland advance biological pest control (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12576)
Eine strukturreiche Landschaft mit Feldrainen, Hecken, Brachen und Grünland kann ökologische Prozesse wie die natürliche Schädlingsbekämpfung positiv beeinflussen. So fördern Rückzugsflächen für Schlupfwespen deren Vermehrung und damit die biologische Kon more
Hedges, balks, fallows and grassland advance biological pest control (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12576)
Eine strukturreiche Landschaft mit Feldrainen, Hecken, Brachen und Grünland kann ökologische Prozesse wie die natürliche Schädlingsbekämpfung positiv beeinflussen. So fördern Rückzugsflächen für Schlupfwespen deren Vermehrung und damit die biologische Kon more
16.02.2005
Counting economic costs to the environment
(URL: /en/12635)
The Greensense project measures the welfare benefits of meeting environmental sustainability standards and identifies the economic costs of meeting such standards in three EU countries. Now completed, it was the first attempt at combining economic welfare more
Counting economic costs to the environment
(URL: /en/12635)
The Greensense project measures the welfare benefits of meeting environmental sustainability standards and identifies the economic costs of meeting such standards in three EU countries. Now completed, it was the first attempt at combining economic welfare more
15.02.2005
EU has failed to deliver on sustainability
(URL: /en/12642)
The Commission has published a critical assessment of its sustainable development strategy four years after it was launched at the Gothenburg Summit. more
EU has failed to deliver on sustainability
(URL: /en/12642)
The Commission has published a critical assessment of its sustainable development strategy four years after it was launched at the Gothenburg Summit. more
14.02.2005
World Bank Issues Report On Its Environmental, Social Commitments
(URL: /en/12643)
The World Bank today released its first sustainability review, "World Bank: Focus on Sustainability 2004". The report is the first of its kind completed by a multilateral development bank, and breaks new ground by looking at the World Bank's activities th more
World Bank Issues Report On Its Environmental, Social Commitments
(URL: /en/12643)
The World Bank today released its first sustainability review, "World Bank: Focus on Sustainability 2004". The report is the first of its kind completed by a multilateral development bank, and breaks new ground by looking at the World Bank's activities th more
03.02.2005
Commission funds assessment tool for agricultural and environmental policy making
(URL: /en/12666)
The Commission has launched the 15 million euro SEAMLESS Integrated Project under the 'global change and ecosystems' sub-priority of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). more
Commission funds assessment tool for agricultural and environmental policy making
(URL: /en/12666)
The Commission has launched the 15 million euro SEAMLESS Integrated Project under the 'global change and ecosystems' sub-priority of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). more
14.01.2005
Politics has to stop the the loss of biodiversity in agriculture (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12723)
Öko-Institut untersuchte rechtlichen und politischen Hintergrund / Umfassende Analyse jetzt veröffentlicht more
Politics has to stop the the loss of biodiversity in agriculture (only available in German)
(URL: /en/12723)
Öko-Institut untersuchte rechtlichen und politischen Hintergrund / Umfassende Analyse jetzt veröffentlicht more
12.01.2005
World Bank Seeks Best Ideas for Environment Projects
(URL: /en/12732)
The World Bank’s Development Marketplace (DM) is looking to award $3 million for innovative, local projects that provide unique solutions to environmental challenges. more
World Bank Seeks Best Ideas for Environment Projects
(URL: /en/12732)
The World Bank’s Development Marketplace (DM) is looking to award $3 million for innovative, local projects that provide unique solutions to environmental challenges. more
13.12.2004
External report confirms Government's commitment to sustainability
(URL: /en/10610)
The first annual sustainability report to be conducted by independent analysts has been published by the Government in a continuing bid to lead the UK by a greener example. more
External report confirms Government's commitment to sustainability
(URL: /en/10610)
The first annual sustainability report to be conducted by independent analysts has been published by the Government in a continuing bid to lead the UK by a greener example. more
11.10.2004
Klima schützen und Biodiversität erhalten
(URL: /en/10707)
UBA veröffentlicht Praxisleitfaden: Aspekte der Biodiversität bei Klimaschutzmaßnahmen berücksichtigen more
Klima schützen und Biodiversität erhalten
(URL: /en/10707)
UBA veröffentlicht Praxisleitfaden: Aspekte der Biodiversität bei Klimaschutzmaßnahmen berücksichtigen more
24.06.2004
Sustainability - a virtual reality?
(URL: /en/10823)
'Sustainability' may be a buzzword today, but what is the buzz all about? Citizens can find out by exploring the VIRTU@LIS project's cutting-edge computer-based virtual reality learning tools on ecosystems and natural resources. more
Sustainability - a virtual reality?
(URL: /en/10823)
'Sustainability' may be a buzzword today, but what is the buzz all about? Citizens can find out by exploring the VIRTU@LIS project's cutting-edge computer-based virtual reality learning tools on ecosystems and natural resources. more
30.01.2012, Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der BRD, Bonn
Informationsveranstaltung zur Förderbekanntmachung "F&U-NBS"
(URL: /en/14379)
more
Informationsveranstaltung zur Förderbekanntmachung "F&U-NBS"
(URL: /en/14379)
more
08.10.2012 - 19.10.2012, Hyderabad, India
Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the Convention on Biological Diversity
(URL: /en/14593)
more
Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the Convention on Biological Diversity
(URL: /en/14593)
more
13.05.2013 - 16.05.2013, Calgary Stampede BMO Centre, Alberta, Canada
IAIA 13 Impact Assessment: The Next Generation
(URL: /en/15586)
more
IAIA 13 Impact Assessment: The Next Generation
(URL: /en/15586)
more
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Gemeinsam für ein gutes Klima – Innovationen für den internationalen Klimaschutz
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Forschung für biologische Vielfalt BIOLOG Biodiversität und Globaler Wandel
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Innovation for Sustainability in a Changing World Proceedings of the 2 nd South African-German ...
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Ministry of Science and Technology Science for Sustainability - The Potential for ...
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Water as a resource Water research for a sustainable future
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Social-ecological Research Framework Concept 2007-2010
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Gezielte Eingriffe in das Klima? Eine Bestandsaufnahme der Debatte zu Climate Engineering
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... do we want to live in? >> Climate protection, adaptation to climate change >> System earth: Biodiversity, land-use, and water management Selection will be based on the applicants? achievements in the field ...
http://www.fona.de/mediathek/pdf/Green_Talents_2012_flyer.pdf
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Das IRS Handbuch Ross Beveridge, Jan Monsees, Timothy Moss unter Mitarbeit von Jens Bischoff und ...
... The impact assessment framework. In: Slootweg, R., Rajvanshi, A., Mathur, V. B. and Kolhoff, A., eds. Biodiversity in Environmental Assessment: Enhancing Ecosystem Services for Human WellBeing. Cambridge: Cambridge ...
http://www.fona.de/mediathek/pdf/IRS_IWRM.pdf
searchterm "Biodiversity" found on page: 56
The IRS Handbook Ross Beveridge, Jan Monsees, Timothy Moss with assistance from: Jens Bischoff ...
... perspective to map and study governance challenges related to the conservation of terrestrial Biodiversity in upper tributary watersheds in South East Asia. For this purpose they develop a framework centred on ...
http://www.fona.de/mediathek/pdf/IRS_IWRM_en.pdf
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Integrated Water Resources Management ? Model Region Mongolia ? www.iwrm-momo.de Sustainable Water ...
... are nearly virgin in the Kharaa?s headwater region but show clear signs of degradation and declining Biodiversity in their lower stretches. The Kharaa catchment discharges to Lake Baikal which is a natural heritage ...
http://www.fona.de/mediathek/pdf/MoMo_Brochure_2012.pdf
searchterm "Biodiversity" found on page: 13
?It?s Time for Africa? How is climate change affecting the continent? Outlook Earth R e s e ...
... global challenges will be dealt with, including climate change, water shortages, the loss of Biodiversity, soil degradation, the scarcity of raw materials and the confl icts and fl ows of refugees resulting ...
http://www.fona.de/mediathek/pdf/Outlook_Earth_Its_time_for_Africa.pdf
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?It?s Time for Africa? Wie wirkt der Klimawandel auf dem Kontinent? Verlagsbeilage im ...
... und Klimaeinflüssen besser verstehen zu lernen. Denn die Waldsavannen des Okavango zählen laut ?Global Biodiversity Outlook? der ?Convention on Biological Diversity? (CBD) zu den zehn wichtigsten Schaltstellen des ...
http://www.fona.de/mediathek/pdf/Perspektive_Erde_Its_Time_for_Africa.pdf
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Perspektive Erde Forschung zum globalen Wandel Verlagsbeilage im journalist, Dezember 2012 ...
... zusammen? Im Jahr 2013 nimmt in Bonn die ?Inter- governmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)? ihre Arbeit auf. Sie soll politischen Entscheidungsträgern weltweit ...
http://www.fona.de/mediathek/pdf/Perspektive_Erde_Klimaforschung.pdf
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WATER RESEARCH IN GERMANY ? Research Fields · Centres · Competences ? ...
... others water quality governance others urban areas ecosystem others ground w ater water treatment Biodiversity modelling/model development ? oods waste w ater land use others ? Management and adaptation ? ...
http://www.fona.de/mediathek/pdf/Wasserforschung_in_Deutschland_engl.pdf
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