Climate change and the degradation of marine ecosystems are putting immense pressure on Europe’s waters and coastlines. At the same time, the production of biofuels and bioplastics relies heavily on land-based...
Alien invasive species are a major driver of global biodiversity loss. A study explores invasive species in Germany, finding these exotic invaders to be drivers...
Agriculture plays a dual role as both a key driver and a potential solution for biodiversity loss. Farmers, holding a variety of values related to nature, are therefore key...
Highlights: Analyzed 2232 farmers’ protest reasons across four European countries. Used open-ended survey data to capture top-of-mind concerns from farmers. Country-specific protest...
Agriculture is a fundamental sector in the European Union (EU), contributing to food security, economic stability, and rural livelihoods. While agriculture is one of the sectors being affected by climate...
The European Union has introduced new rules to protect the Dogger Bank, an emblematic Natura 2000 site in the waters of Germany and the Netherlands. Starting 18 November 2025...
Agriculture and wetlands: Supporting farmers and practitioners towards sustainable food systems and healthy catchments shares guidance from the Convention on Wetlands’ Scientific and Technical Review Panel. Drawing...
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) by 2030 remains a persistent global challenge, especially under current overlapping crises such as climate change...
In four case studies on biopharmaceuticals, bio-based surfactants, meat alternatives, and AI in regenerative agriculture, qualitative and quantitative impacts are assessed for Germany by exploiting different methodological...
In a joint report, six research institutes, including the Thünen Institutes of Forestry and Market Analysis, present scientific data and considerations on the potential of biomass use in Germany.
