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HypoWave+ research project
Water reuse as an element for security of supply: findings from a living lab
To combat water scarcity, water reuse technologies prove to be promising, especially in agriculture. However, the successful implementation of new solutions can often be challenging and not only for technical reasons. As part of the HypoWave+ research project, ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological...
Security of supply
ISOE researchers present study on global water stress
ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research has analyzed the current state of the world’s water resources. The study “The Status of Global Freshwater Resources”, that was published today, provides a basis for developing economic and innovation-oriented policy measures for a secure water supply...
New EU directive obliges companies
Research project supports reporting obligations on biodiversity
Companies can make a significant contribution to the preservation of biological diversity. A new EU directive now requires them to disclose the impacts of their procurement, production and distribution on biodiversity as well as associated risks and opportunities. Headed by ISOE, the research...
In Memoriam
Obituary for ISOE co-founder Prof. Dr. Egon Becker
ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research mourns the loss of Professor Dr. Egon Becker, who passed away on November 15, 2024 at the age of 88. Egon Becker was a co-founder of ISOE, a pioneer in social ecology and worked as a professor of science and higher education research at Goethe...
Social-ecological biodiversity research
How to bend the curve of biodiversity loss? New analytical framework provides answers
Biodiversity loss is considered a global crisis, as species extinction is worldwide impairing ecosystem functions that are also essential for human survival. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES is therefore calling for a rapid transformative...
Adapting to climate change
Innovative agricultural production with treated water: first living lab in operation
Regional conflicts over the use of water resources are rather common and will continue to intensify as a result of climate change and the increasing strain on natural water resources. Water-intensive agriculture in particular is dependent on efficient solutions. In the HypoWave+ research project, a...
Sustainable tourism
Solutions for sustainable water supply in booming holiday regions
In many coastal regions of Europe, tourism is an important cornerstone of a prosperous economy. This also applies to the Croatian island of Krk and the surrounding mainland, especially during the summer months. However, it is precisely during this hot and dry period that the local drinking water...
Artistic research
Experience art – appreciate biodiversity? Dance performance on the importance of insects in the city
Insect biodiversity is essential for life on our planet. However, this diversity is acutely threatened by changes in land use. At the same time, we can observe that cities have become places of refuge for insects. The Frankfurt research project “SLInBio” is examining how our lifestyles are linked to...
Ecosystems under climate change
The significance of socio-ecological tipping points for the savannahs of Namibia
Climate change is exacerbating water scarcity, especially in the arid regions of the world. Namibia, with its savannah landscapes, is particularly affected. These ecosystems are among the driest regions in the world and are already threatened by climate change and an increasing pressure from land...
Sustainable groundwater management
A district shows the way: How to tackle good groundwater management
The district of Mansfeld-Südharz in Saxony-Anhalt that is particularly affected by drought and flooding, shows what anticipatory groundwater management could look like. A project group led by the ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research has now produced a pioneering paper on this subject: All...