Press releases
Society and nature
Social-ecological biodiversity conservation can reduce the risk of pandemics
The UN Biodiversity Council warns that pandemics will increase, should nature and biodiversity not be better protected. However, scientists from ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research are...
World Water Day 2021 “Valuing Water”
The value of groundwater
The United Nations has declared “Valuing Water” to be the motto for World Water Day on March 22. But in order to appreciate water, it is necessary to understand that drinking water is a precious...
Change within the executive board
Flurina Schneider becomes new scientific director of ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research
From April 1, 2021, Flurina Schneider is going to be new scientific director and spokesperson of the executive board of ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research. She is taking over from Thomas...
ISOE publication in the journal “Water”
Increased water use in times of lockdown. What do changing routines mean for supply security?
The second half of March 2020 saw unprecedented changes in almost all areas of life as a result of measures taken to combat the Covid 19 pandemic in Germany. With the spring lockdown, water utilities...
ISOE-Lecture with Dr. Kim De Wolff
How to Live Responsibly on a Plastic Planet
ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research in Frankfurt am Main continues its event series “ISOE Lecture”. This year, an environmental humanities theme is the focus of the lecture, which for the...
Crisis, critique and shaping
ISOE blog on social ecology has been launched
ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research has launched a new blog. Under the URL isoe.blog, ISOE researchers will from now on regularly write about sustainability issues and about results from...
Control of the Asian Bush Mosquito
Using natural agents against potential carriers of disease
More and more exotic mosquitoes are being found in Germany − in addition, pathogens associated with these insects are becoming more common. In the future, therefore, more control agents against the...
Pharmaceutical residues in the environment
Ask your doctor or pharmacist
No matter if it’s painkillers, antibiotics, antihypertensives or psychotropic drugs: drug residues usually enter the environment via domestic wastewater. However, many consumers do not even know that...
Laboratory study analyzes the toxicity of bioplastics and plant-based materials
Chemicals in bioplastics not safer than those in conventional plastics
So-called “bioplastics” are marketed as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional, petroleum-based plastics. They can be made from renewable feedstock, might be bio-degradable or even...
New junior research group regulate
Research for sustainable groundwater management in Europe
Groundwater is the most important drinking water resource worldwide and at the same time a unique habitat for animal organisms. However, the conservation of this valuable resource is neglected both...
