In Oktober 2024, our report with results of the project Faktencheck Artenvielfalt was published and received a lot of attention in the German press. I an interview for the journal “Ökologie und Landbau” I talked about our work in the project, the most important results and their implications for nature conservation. www.oekologie-landbau.de
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Two new EU projects
I am pleased and excited about the launch of two new Horizon Europe projects in January 2025. The projects AGRI4POL and VALOR deal with the restoration and value of pollinator diversity and pollination services and are closely linked to our RestPoll project, which already started in 2023. VALOR – VALues and dependence of society on…
Pre-order our new book “Praxishandbuch Nutzpflanzenbestäubung”
I am delighted that our new book “Praxishandbuch Nutzpflanzenbestäubung” can already be pre-ordered. The book will be published on April 14, 2025 and is about promoting pollinators in agricultural landscapes. The book contains crop and bee profiles and gives suggestions for concrete measures to support pollinators and thereby increase pollination services. The key message of…
Arte 42 – “Können wir die Bestäuber ersetzen?”
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.
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…