Local differences in plant traits partially explain variation in climate-regulation processes  › more

Nico Eisenhauer was admitted to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.  › more

Researchers at iDiv propose a new strategy for rewilding amphibians in a recent study.  › more

One-third of Africa’s great ape population faces risks related to mining  › more

Diana Wall passed away on the 25th of March 2024. Diana Wall, a leading environmental scientist and soil ecologist, has been a longstanding member of iDiv's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and part…  › more

New study reveals how social status and behaviour are reflected in the genetic makeup  › more

Ecologist Prof Henrique Pereira is part of the ECB's Motifs Advisory Group, which proposes motifs for the next generation of euro banknotes.  › more

Fish species respond to temperature increases by going after more readily available prey. Models suggest this behaviour could lead to more extinctions.  › more

A new approach to quantify the dependency of international trade and so-called Nature’s contributions to people  › more

Nature study on the effects of land use change in tropical ecosystems  › more

Study identifies vegetation types most in need of conservation efforts to protect threatened species.  › more

Higher temperatures could pose the greatest threat  › more

The US researcher will use the prize money for several stays at iDiv  › more

Survey shows positive attitudes towards rewilding in the Oder Delta region, but finds locals’ feelings are mixed.  › more

Whitepaper examines the role of technology and finance to address biodiversity challenges  › more

Wirth’s work complements research focus of the Max Planck Institute  › more

Effects of extreme drought have been greatly underestimated  › more

Study reveals link between frequent plantation visits and infant mortality in wild southern pig-tailed macaques in Peninsular Malaysia  › more

Interview with Martin Quaas, head of Biodiversity Economics research group  › more