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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...

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...

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...

Environmental risks

Strategic communication on the risks of perpetual chemicals

PFAS – these four letters stand for the controversial group of substances known as perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances. As they are water-, grease- and dirt-repellent, these chemicals...

Landschaft der mongolischen Steppe

Biodiversity

Recognizing and avoiding ecological tipping points in the Mongolian steppe

Mongolia has one of the last intact steppe ecosystems with traditional land use and a remarkable biodiversity. The mobility of wild and domestic herd animals plays an important role in the survival of...

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