Chemical pollution is a global problem with regionally different composition, sources and impacts threatening water resources, human health and ecosystems all over the world. While data bases on pollution are rapidly increasing in many high-income regions such as Europe, data on chemical pollution in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia and Middle- and South-America are rather scarce. While analytical instrumentation and common monitoring, assessment and mitigation strategies are widely lacking, awareness on pollution problems is increasing globally and excellent and dedicated scientists and practitioners are ready to address pollution problems in their countries. The current workshop aims to bring international pioneers in chemical monitoring together with a specific focus on the “Global South” and the establishment of a sustainable network to find solutions to pollution all over the world.

WORKSHOP GOALS:

1)Initiative for a global network on monitoring, understanding and minimizing chemical pollution in the “One world”.

2)Scientific exchange on chemical pollution, related risks and impacts and major drivers in the “Global South” and on needs, capacities and gaps in monitoring

3)Pilot study to demonstrate the opportunities of monitoring of chemical pollution under low capacity settings.

4)Initiative for a review/policy paper on the status, gaps and urgent needs in the field of monitoring, understanding and minimizing chemical pollution in the “One world”.

In preparation for the meeting, participants will be invited to (i) take part in a low-effort pilot study involving water sampling, and (ii) complete a questionnaire about the possibilities for water quality monitoring in their home country. Further details will be provided in the near future.

Wie es mit Klimawandel und Biodiversitätsverlust weitergeht, hängt maßgeblich auch von der Landwirtschaft ab. Aber wie müsste Landwirtschaft aussehen, um möglichst klimafreundlich zu sein? Und wie können landwirtschaftliche Betriebe gleichzeitig effizient produzieren und die Biodiversität schützen? Und wie können wir die Interessen verschiedener gesellschaftlicher Gruppen zusammenbringen?

Was hat unsere Ernährung mit Vielfalt auf dem Acker zu tun? Wieso sind kleine Felder gut für Insekten, aber schlecht für Landwirte? Und wer trägt die Kosten, wenn die Landwirtschaft zukunftsgerecht umgestaltet werden soll?

An diesem Abend wollen wir Klima- und Biodiversitätsschutz in der Landwirtschaft aus verschiedenen Perspektiven betrachten. In einem Rollenspiel diskutieren die Teilnehmenden gemeinsam die Zukunft der Landwirtschaft in ihrer Region.

Welcome from the Local Organizing Committee

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 13th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology, ISAM2025.
The conference will be held from 22 to 25 September 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.
The ISAM conference series has a long tradition and aims to bring together researchers from all areas of anaerobic microbiology. It is known for its relaxed and collaborative atmosphere that promotes lively scientific discussions and networking. PhD students and early career scientists are especially encouraged to submit abstracts for oral presentations.

We look forward to welcoming you in Leipzig.

ISAM2025 will cover the following main topics:

• Biogas microbiology
• Gut microbiology
• Anaerobic fungi
• Novel cultivation approaches to isolate anaerobes
• Molecular and omics approaches to analyze anaerobic microbiomes
• Anaerobic wastewater treatment
• Anaerobic degradation of environmental contaminants
• Biotechnological applications of anaerobes
• Microbes in anoxic environments

Explore Science wird erstmalig vom 25. bis 27. September 2025 im Elbauenpark stattfinden. Zentrales Anliegen ist es, Kindern und Jugendlichen die Möglichkeit zu geben, naturwissenschaftliche Phänomene selbst zu entdecken. Mit Explore Science möchte die Klaus Tschira Stiftung bei jungen Menschen das Interesse an naturwissenschaftlichen Themen wecken und die Vernetzung fördern.