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  • Article from 07.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    Changing direction rather than ramping things up

    … coronavirus crisis, the realists who want to offset possible deaths caused by the pandemic against the certain losses due to the crisis and revive “the economy” are breaking their cover. Ramping things up: like a blast … a few weeks ago. As climate change and the extinction of species will cause far more death and suffering than a pandemic, right now, the impossible is the only …

  • Article from 11.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discus

    The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discus It is already clear: Covid-19 is going to … the poorest countries, and the poorer sections of the ... last update on 11.05.2020 The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discussion points …

  • Article from 14.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    Coming through the pandemic the right way up

    Coming through the pandemic the right way up The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet clear. We don’t know how long it will last, how it will end or … dealing with the pandemic. The destruction of nature and ecosystems makes the world more vulnerable to pandemics and climate change is a key driver. It is crucial that …

  • Article from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Navigating abrupt system changes

    … Navigating abrupt system changes Irrespective of the health issues, the coronavirus pandemic that we are currently experiencing demonstrates that rapid and radical … they feel their choices matter. Fear, however, can lead to destruction and panic. More research is needed into what makes us perceive some risks as being more

  • Article from 20.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    The Coronavirus Crisis as a Social and Scientific Challenge

    The Coronavirus Crisis as a Social and Scientific Challenge The importance of sustainability and resilience - A reconstruction after the coronavirus crisis must be a … to solving the great problems of mankind beyond disciplinary boundaries more strongly. The need to develop specific solutions quickly must not hide the fact …

  • Article from 18.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    Killing two birds with one stone? Green dead ends and ways out of

    Killing two birds with one stone? Green dead ends and ways out of Public measures to … to the expansion of renewable energies like solar photovoltaics of wind power. Moreover, any green recovery program can only effectively and efficiently spur …

  • Article from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 22.05.2024

    SuMaHO-principles for Management of Harmful Organisms

    … organisms (SuMaHO). It is a holistic approach that includes a prioritization and combination of available effective measures to minimize harm for humans and the environment. last update on 16.05.2024 These general principles of … the principles to disinfectants should be postponed to a later point in time when more knowledge on their use is available. The general principles have been published …

  • Article from 22.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages

    … Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages The corona pandemic reminds us how vulnerable modern societies have become through their … with long-term nature conservation goals Blogpost by Dr. Jasper Meya   The corona pandemic reminds us how vulnerable modern societies have become through their … the background of climate change, the biodiversity of ecosystems will become even more important for their stability and performance. Transformative change and fiscal …

  • Article from 09.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    The use of private capital to provide for climate-friendly recons

    … use of private capital to provide for climate-friendly recons The current corona pandemic has led to an abrupt economic and social slowdown never previously thought … plan for Germany and Europe. The source of funds and the interest rate return More than EUR 2,500 billion are currently being held in German savings/fixed-term …

  • Article from 10.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    What about us? Youth (un)employment in times of COVID-19

    … to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Good policies are now more than needed to pave the way for decent and sustainable jobs for young adults. COVID-19 has shown us just how fragile and globalised our economies and societies are. Poverty and income inequality will …

  • Article from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    Geoengineering

    … for decades: climate modification approaches harbor major risks for environment and society. last update on 29.07.2025 Geoengineering comprises deliberate and large-scale alterations of the climate system with the aim of alleviating … cooling effect. Cirrus Cloud Thinning (CCT) By thinning out high cirrus clouds, more infrared radiation should be able to escape into space instead of reducing the …

  • Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BO-I-4: Temperature in the topsoil

    The picture shows a seedling emerging from moist, dark soil.

    … in the topsoil With soil temperatures rising beyond 5 °C, plants begin to sprout and grow. Source: sandra zuerlein / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for … The decomposition of organic matter also accelerates because soil organisms are more active as a result. Furthermore, the soil temperature is a major factor in …