Archive

Is the black woodpecker endangered in Lower Saxony due to the loss of coniferous wood caused by calamities?
A guest contribution by Dr. Marcus Schmidt and David Singer from the Northwest German Forest Research Institute

Taking a holistic approach to climate adaptation in cities
Interview with UMEX-HOPE speaker Prof. Dr. Björn Maronga

Big visions, but quick small steps
Social sustainability arises when different actors take responsibility, act together, and combine big visions with concrete, small steps.

Job opening at the ZKfN
The ZKfN is looking for a dialogue and transfer officer to strengthen the exchange between science and society in climate and climate research in Lower Saxony.

Climate risk analysis for Lower Saxony 2025
NIKO has published its climate risk analysis for Lower Saxony in 2025 – 42 assessed risks as a basis for climate adaptation.

Invitation to the Werkstatt der Mutigen
Kick-off for the Ecosystem Social Sustainability (ESS)

Laser scans in the forest: measuring CO₂ between red beeches and deadwood
What a windless morning, 1,000 square meters of forest, and a laser scanner reveal about carbon storage.

Job opening at DIVERSA
PhD position in the Vegetation Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation working group

ZKfN guest at the “Get active now” seminar
The “Get active now” seminar brings together knowledge, commitment, and social practice.

OpenFactory Zine 01: ‘Elastic Spaces – Context’
A working status report from the OpenCultures climate future lab on elasticity in construction practice


Happy Holidays!
We wish everyone relaxing days, time to take a deep breath and a good start to the new year. We will be available again from 5 January.