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An extensive analysis of literature suggests that people seem to be increasingly diconnected from nature › more
Three state premiers pay tribute to international biodiversity research “made in Central Germany”. German Chancellor sends her congratulations › more
Based on a media release by Rewilding Europe Scientists from the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and Rewilding Europe… › more
Around the world, wildfires are posing major risks to people and nature. Domestic and wild animals can help prevent them › more
New models highlight the important role of glacial refugia for the evolution of chimpanzees › more
Spruces even digest parts of themselves during periods of starvation to ensure long-term survival › more
Taxonomists name a new butterfly genus Setteleia › more
Climate and ecosystem change lead to a global redistribution of wealth › more
iDiv research centre to receive additional millions › more
BUND, UFZ and iDiv are starting a citizen science project on stream monitoring › more
The new forecourt of the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) in Leipzig invites us to discover, wonder and linger, and arouses interest in the research centre. › more
sPlotOpen contains vegetation data from 114 countries of all climate zones › more
Some dragonfly and damselfly species suffer from habitat loss and degradation, while many species benefit from improved water quality and warmer climate › more
Exhibition offers insights into the world of plants and their pollinators. › more
New workshop report on climate and biodiversity offers guidelines for pioneering policies › more
New study challenges the nature of ecological trade-offs › more
Researchers predict massive decline in the range of African great apes over the next 30 years › more
Patterns and drivers of alien plant species invasiveness in Europe identified by an international research team › more
Researchers record adaptability of 158 butterfly species to urbanisation › more
Researchers spent months observing groups of southern pig-tailed macaques › more
Scientists have made proposals for how EU agriculture could turn the tide in favour of sustainability within the next six years › more
How to measure biodiversity using satellites › more
Plant occurrence data collected with an app uncovers macroecological patterns in Germany › more
Climate change might lead to changes in plant diversity, especially in the world’s drylands › more
Plantations are home to significantly less beetles than old-growth forests. › more
Award will give research collaboration with iDiv an extra boost. › more
Based on a media release of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Gland (Switzerland). Ensuring sustainability of crop and timber production would mitigate the greatest drivers… › more
Even with well-studied species groups such as mammals, there are huge data gaps › more
Study on species diversity and human health in Germany shows positive relation on mental health, but no links to physical health. › more
Researchers investigate for the first time on a global scale how plant populations react to climate change › more
New publication by iDiv member at IPK Leibniz Institute › more
A new large-scale study uncovers recent genetic connectivity between chimpanzee subspecies despite past isolation events › more
Biodiversity doesn’t feature enough in large-scale assessments of ecosystem services › more
Global change alters microbial life in soils - and thereby its ecological functions › more
Climate drivers outside of the growing season may have stronger effects on plants than previously assumed. › more
Researchers show that species' ability to adapt to climate warming is not unlimited › more
Report by Dr Stefano Larsen, Fondazione Edmund Mach, Italy Trento/Leipzig/Seattle. The conservation and restoration of highly branched river courses can help to curb the extinction of fish species.… › more
Biodiversity contributes to human health via four domains of pathways – both beneficial and harmful › more
Biologists study autumn phenology of herbaceous plants › more
Researchers propose necessary corrections in global biodiversity policy › more
Researchers show positive effect of urban nature on mental health › more
Researchers call for greater consideration of soil biodiversity and functions in international conservation strategies › more
iDiv-Forum 2021 (video conference), Monday, 11 January, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. › more
Most comprehensive evaluation of the occurrence of vascular plants in Germany to date › more
Most important German research award › more
Study shows: Happier people often congregate in environments with many bird species › more
City could become a global reference for plant biodiversity researchers › more
Information system on Europe’s biodiversity and ecosystems for policy makers › more
Experts from research, authorities and NGOs develop a common vision and evaluate possible measures › more
12 iDiv members named Highly Cited Researchers › more
Species-rich plant communities help to naturally reduce herbivore impacts. › more
New iDiv research group investigates communication between plants and animals › more
Due to rising temperatures and longer dry periods, two plant species have already gone extinct. › more
Integration of contributors promotes the quantity and quality of data › more
A first assessment of the effects of land management on the linkages between biodiversity, ecosystem functions and ecosystem services › more
Research group of iDiv and Jena University uses novel research method to study effect of insect decline on plant biodiversity › more
New publication in Science with iDiv contribution › more
Position paper with participation of iDiv scientists › more
Biodiversity experiment provides new insights into the relationship between plant traits and ecosystem functions › more
New method developed at UFZ and iDiv combines image-based particle analysis with artificial intelligence › more
Data collected at species-rich sites may lead to the wrong conclusions on overall trends › more
New automated method quickly and accurately reveals which species are most threatened › more
First international assessment of the protection state of mostly ‘untouched’ forests in Europe › more
Both historical and recent variation in ecological and environmental conditions are associated with larger behavioural repertoires in wild chimpanzees › more
How biodiversity could be preserved globally without sacrificing necessary production output › more
Based on a media release by the Leibniz Institute for Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) Gatersleben: Great success for iDiv Junior Research Group head Dr Martin Mascher. The 34 years old… › more
Nature conservation policy too rarely succeeds in changing people's behaviour › more
Report by Joel Methorst (iDiv, Senckenberg, Goethe University Frankfurt), yDiv doctoral researcher Leipzig, Frankfurt. Non-material contributions of wildlife (WCP) to human well-being are gaining… › more
Environmental Ministry of Saxony and City of Leipzig agree on measures to improve state of Leipzig’s floodplain forest › more
Evidence-based conservation is key to curb primate population declines › more
Findings from experimental sites are reliable. › more
New study suggests it does, making them better pollinators, too. › more
Umfangreiche Datenanalyse zeigt: Schwellenwerte aus Umweltdaten kaum ablesbar. › more
Highly specialised plants particularly at risk. › more
Diversity of soil organisms has key role in the carbon cycle. › more
Only few studies investigate soil biodiversity in tropical and subtropical regions. › more
Citizen Science Project "VielFalterGarten" offers workshops in Leipzig › more
New international research breaks ground for the next generation of biodiversity forcasts. › more
As a result of climate change, soil animals are getting smaller, and their numbers are falling due to intensive land use › more
Disease prevention and protection of species require differentiated strategies. › more
New exhibition at the Botanical Garden of Leipzig University now open to the public. › more
Alien species dramatically contribute to future biodiversity loss › more
International group of researchers with iDiv participation describes the growth strategies of plant roots › more
iDiv researchers to play a leading role in setting up National Research Data Infrastructure › more
A contribution to "World scientists’ warning to humanity: a second notice" › more
New international research reveals the far-reaching impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity. › more
iDiv economists combine epidemiological model with survey data for the first time › more
Online forum to further develop citizen science strategy in Germany › more
Only a few butterfly species appear to benefit from Natura 2000 conservation areas › more
A comment by Prof Dr Henrique Pereira › more
You are invited to submit your abstract by 15 May 2020 for the GEO BON Open Science Conference & All Hands Meeting 2020. › more
New approach to phylogenetically guided drug discovery › more
Scientists develop global map of future risk areas for plant diseasesBased on a media release by Pablo de Olavide University Sevilla Sevilla / Leipzig / Halle. Global warming will increase the… › more
New international research reveals warming in temperate regions leads to species gains at sea, but not on land. › more
Global insect populations show highly variable local trends. › more
More nitrogen in the soil: common plant species on the rise › more
New method enables predictions for the development of species-rich forests › more
Study evaluates and quantifies ecosystem service flows › more
Scientists and NGOs present policy papers. › more
Plants growing at extremes follow the global rules › more
Report by Diana Bowler, postdoctoral researcher at the Ecosystem Services group at iDiv, FSU resp. UFZ and first author of a new publications in 'people and nature' Leipzig. An important step in… › more
On February 29, the number of 1 billion trait records delivered by iDiv’s research platform TRY was cracked. Founded in 2007 this open-access database has become the primary resource of plant… › more
Common Agricultural Policy reform: More than 3,600 researchers call for science to be taken into consideration › more
Colourful fruits may be the reason why primates can distinguish between shades of red, green and blue. › more
As aridity increases, dryland ecosystems undergo abrupt changes that will reduce their capacity to provide important ecosystem services. › more
Causes of greening process more complex and variable than previously thought › more
Plants benefit from more bees, especially bumble bees › more
About the connection between insect decline, agricultural policy and our own consumption. › more
Scientists reveal the ecological importance of carion › more
The rewilding of European ecosystems can help to tackle both the current climate and biodiversity emergencies. › more
Project brings together experts from all over Germany › more
Marine protected areas in the Mediterranean Sea are home to more fish species, with the greatest gains found among species most sensitive to exploitation. › more
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