UpdatePublications

OpenCultures in Journal for Cultivated Plants

Using subproject 1 as an example, the publication shows how local gardening and community initiatives can contribute to climate-friendly urban development.
  • October 27, 2025
  • 1 min. Reading time
© Birgit Klötzer

The Climate Future Lab OPEN_CULTURES is dedicated to the question of how urban development can be designed to be climate-friendly—from community gardens to energy communities. In a recent article entitled “Climate from the roots: Subproject in the transdisciplinary research project ‘Open Planning Cultures’” in the Journal für Kulturpflanzen, the researchers present subproject 1, which highlights the connection between local gardening, community initiatives, and climate impact.

Download

All
  • Job openingJob opening

    Job opening at DIVERSA

    PhD position in the Vegetation Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation working group

    1 min. Reading time
  • With the laser scanner in her hand, Dr. Sandra Peters slowly walks across the study area.With the laser scanner in her hand, Dr. Sandra Peters slowly walks across the study area.

    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.

    4 min. Reading time
  • Sofia and Elena are working on the group assignment and examining the statement: “Germany alone cannot prevent climate change.” Sofia and Elena are working on the group assignment and examining the statement: “Germany alone cannot prevent climate change.”

    ZKfN guest at the “Get active now” seminar

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

    2 min. Reading time