During my sabbatical at the University of Lund I gave an interview for arte 42 in the greenhouses of the botanical garden. The documentary is about plant-insect interactions, pollination services of wild bees, hand pollination, and the effects of pesticides and climate change on pollinators.
Author: Alexandra
I am an ecologist with deep connection to nature and long-standing curiosity for understanding ecosystem functions mediated by multi-trophic interactions with a strong background in pollination ecology. I have >20 years of experience in bringing research to policy and society at large.
Publication Faktencheck Artenvielfalt (fact check biodiversity)
On 01 October 24 the book will be available in bookshops and online open access. On 30 September 24 the most important results will be presented in Berlin and the publication will be celebrated. What is the state of biodiversity in Germany? This question is answered by 150 authors from 75 institutions and associations in…
A decade after the Nagoya Protocol – German biodiversity researchers’ perspective
To support the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework, we must ensure non-commercial biodiversity research is facilitated by harmonizing access requirements and procedures as well as legal terms. The 10th anniversary of the Nagoya Protocol affords an opportunity to take stock: are we, as a global community, beginning to achieve the Protocol’s stated objectives? Non-commercial…
Talk at the SPD Umweltforum
As part of the SPD Umweltforum, I will give a lecture on the topic ‘Insektensterben – Ist der Abwärtstrend gestoppt?’. When: 01 October 2024, 19:00 hrs Where: Goethe-Institut Freiburg, Wilhelmstr. 17, 79098 Freiburg Participation also possible via live stream: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89845992394?pwd=jhP3f2hASOdGQMTMoZD9ezfgcbGY72.1 Meeting-ID: 898 4599 2394Kenncode: 520462 I look forward to seeing you there.
ZEIT podcast “Auch das noch?” on pollinators in agricultural landscapes
In the latest episode of the ZEIT podcast “Auch das noch?” I talk about my career path, research on plant-pollinator interactions, measures for biodiversity restauration in agricultural landscapes, our Horizon Europe project RestPoll and my involvement in the IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services). These are a few important take-home messages from…
Video of my #Krautschau tour in Freiburg
Students at the University of Freiburg made a very nice video of my last #Krautschau tour in Freiburg. In the video I explain why it is important to raise awareness for the plants that grow on walls and pavements in the city. I look forward to seeing you at my next #Krautschau tour!
Stoepplantjes: Ontdek 95 planten in de stad
Our book “Das wächst in deiner Stadt” is now available in Dutch! Text on the back cover: Is het je ooit opgevallen wat er in de stad aan groen te vinden is? Niet in fraai aangelegde parken, voortuinen of bloemperken maar gewoon overal: in stoepvoegen, scheuren in muren en in bermen. In deze handige natuurgids…
Lecture at the University of Bayreuth
On 26 June 2024 I will give a lecture on habitats for bees and their pollination services in cultivated landscapes at the Bayreuth Biology Lectures.
Two #Krautschau tours in Freiburg in May 2024
In May 2024 I will give two #Krautschau tours in Freiburg: 09.05.2024, 12:00: Open day, Freiburger Golfclub e.V. Krüttweg 1, 79199 Kirchzarten, with Anna Klopstock 16.05.2024, 14:00: Herder building, main entrance, Tennenbacher Straße 4, 79106 Freiburg, with Winfried Meier I look forward to seeing you there!
Lecture series “Die gehegte Natur – eine transkulturelle Gartengeschichte” (Cherished nature – a transcultural garden history)
In the upcoming semester I will be contributing to the lecture series “Die gehegte Natur – eine transkulturelle Gartengeschichte” with a talk on the history of gardens from the perspective of bees. My talk will take place on 18 July 2024 from 18:00 c.t. – 20:00 hours in HS 1015. I look forward to seeing…