2024 was the first year above 1.5°C of global warming, but the implication for the Paris Agreement's goal – measured via 20-year averages – is unclear. In Nature Climate Change, UFZ scientists show that the 20-year period has most probably begun.»
The day, established by the UN, is intended to honour the achievements of women in science and motivate girls to pursue a career in science. In addition to a workshop at the UFZ, the Leipzig scientific institutions are offering a joint programme.»
The existing risk assessment procedures in the EU are too slow, too cumbersome and do not meet the regulatory requirements. Helmholtz researchers and representatives from NGOs, industry and authorities are therefore increasingly calling for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)!»
In light of current developments, we are cancelling our activities on the X platform as of today. The UFZ's research can still be found on the social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Mastodon and, as of today, on Bluesky.»
In a recent opinion article published in Nature Sustainability, a scientific team involving UFZ and iDiv points to untapped potential of tree crops for biodiversity conservation, socio-economic development, and climate change mitigation.»
Impact of land use and water regime on root-soil interactions as mediated through plant communities
Intakte Natur – eine Zukunftsfrage der Menschheit
