What role does our environment play in the quality of life of the population? On 13 November, experts from science, politics and practice will discuss aspects of environment-related quality of life, practical examples and conflicting goals at the Leopoldina in Halle.»
A green roof on the Gewandhaus concert hall in Leipzig improves the urban microclimate and the building's thermal insulation. Researchers from the UFZ, HTWK and Leipzig University will also use it as a research laboratory to optimise the use of green roofs in cities.»
This is the result of the Planetary Health Check 2025, in which UFZ researchers also participated under the leadership of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). They focused on the planetary boundary number 9, "Introduction of novel entities". »
The index tracks the population development of 15 grassland butterfly species which are good indicators of the condition of agricultural landscapes. UFZ researchers are thus providing important input for the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation. »
Experts from five continents will gather at the UFZ from 17 to 19 September to discuss how data gaps on environmental pollution in the Global South can be closed. The aim is to lay the basis for an international network for environmental monitoring. Please follow online. »
Extending the diagnostic capacity for high-content analysis in the zebrafish embryo model
Smart water cycles for resilient cities
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