This feed notifies the subscriber of news and events from the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER)© 2009 Partnership for European Environmental Researchhttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/http://www.peer.eu/Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:42:47 +0100editor@peer.eu (Verantwortlicher)http://www.peer.eu/uploads/tx_a21feeds/http://www.peer.eu/news_events/deeditor@peer.eu (Verantwortlicher)newstx_libfeedcreatorhttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/world_water_week_stockholm_september_511/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=dd928556b4News and Events from www.peer.euThe World Water Week in Stockholm is the annual meeting place for the planet’s most urgent water-related issues. Organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), it brings together 2500 experts, practitioners, decision makers and ...The World Water Week in Stockholm is the annual meeting place for the planet’s most urgent water-related issues. Organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), it brings together 2500 experts, practitioners, decision makers and ...Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:55:56 +0100SYKEeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/world_water_week_stockholm_september_511/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=dd928556b4http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/bioenergy_by_products_cannot_be_ignored_any_longer/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=ee315e9ea1News and Events from www.peer.euAn article in the current issue of Global Change Biology Bioenergy explains that researchers must recognize the importance of including the environmental effects of bioenergy by-products as part of the lifecycle analysis of bioenergy production ...An article in the current issue of Global Change Biology Bioenergy explains that researchers must recognize the importance of including the environmental effects of bioenergy by-products as part of the lifecycle analysis of bioenergy production ...Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:39:48 +0100AlterraWageningen UReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/bioenergy_by_products_cannot_be_ignored_any_longer/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=ee315e9ea1http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/peer_partners_participate_in_european_topic_centre_on_climate_change_ad_aptation/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=d4c671767fNews and Events from www.peer.euPEER scientists take part in a new European Topic Centre on climate change adaptation. The new topic centre will provide support to the European Environment Agency (EEA) and its monitoring network, Eionet. This can be seen as the most recent result ...PEER scientists take part in a new European Topic Centre on climate change adaptation. The new topic centre will provide support to the European Environment Agency (EEA) and its monitoring network, Eionet. This can be seen as the most recent result ...Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100PEEReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/peer_partners_participate_in_european_topic_centre_on_climate_change_ad_aptation/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=d4c671767fhttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/pleasing_to_the_eye_even_brooding_female_birds_are_sensitive_to_visual_stimulation/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=9fddbe1269News and Events from www.peer.euIn a breeding experiment with Houbara Bustards ‒ a North African bird species with a very distinctive courtship behaviour, scientists have concluded that visual stimulation from attractive males of the same species positively affects brooding ...In a breeding experiment with Houbara Bustards ‒ a North African bird species with a very distinctive courtship behaviour, scientists have concluded that visual stimulation from attractive males of the same species positively affects brooding ...Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:16:03 +0100UFZeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/pleasing_to_the_eye_even_brooding_female_birds_are_sensitive_to_visual_stimulation/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=9fddbe1269http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/peer_initiative_to_build_a_european_digital_atlas_of_ecosystem_services/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=f97d94283dNews and Events from www.peer.euThe PEER institutes have combined their expertise on biodiversity and ecosystem services into a new initiative. The initiative is designed to deliver innovative scientific research products with policy relevance. It is also meant to facilitate ...The PEER institutes have combined their expertise on biodiversity and ecosystem services into a new initiative. The initiative is designed to deliver innovative scientific research products with policy relevance. It is also meant to facilitate ...Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:14:30 +0100PEEReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/peer_initiative_to_build_a_european_digital_atlas_of_ecosystem_services/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=f97d94283dhttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/staff_exchange_between_peer_centres_a_focal_point_for_the_future/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=a03897a0c8News and Events from www.peer.euThe PEER centres are forming a joint staff exchange programme in order to facilitate joint working, knowledge exchange, dissemination of best practices and collaboration at all levels between the centres. The development of collaboration between the ...The PEER centres are forming a joint staff exchange programme in order to facilitate joint working, knowledge exchange, dissemination of best practices and collaboration at all levels between the centres. The development of collaboration between the ...Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:14:07 +0100PEEReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/staff_exchange_between_peer_centres_a_focal_point_for_the_future/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=a03897a0c8http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/benchmarking_reveals_peer_centres_strong_focus_on_sustainability_issues_and_significant_increase_in/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=f957113b86News and Events from www.peer.euPEER began a benchmarking working group in 2008 in order to monitor its achievements from scientific and societal perspectives. The results show that PEER centres are involved in 295 FP6/7 projects funded by the EC, and in 52% two or more PEER ...PEER began a benchmarking working group in 2008 in order to monitor its achievements from scientific and societal perspectives. The results show that PEER centres are involved in 295 FP6/7 projects funded by the EC, and in 52% two or more PEER ...Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:13:44 +0100PEEReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/benchmarking_reveals_peer_centres_strong_focus_on_sustainability_issues_and_significant_increase_in/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=f957113b86http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/sustainable_land_management_enhances_our_living_soils/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=9074f5b603News and Events from www.peer.euThe World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on desertification problems around the world, and this year researchers are joining hands with farmers around the world to stand up to one of the greatest, yet most overlooked environmental problems. ...The World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on desertification problems around the world, and this year researchers are joining hands with farmers around the world to stand up to one of the greatest, yet most overlooked environmental problems. ...Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100AlterraWageningen UReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/sustainable_land_management_enhances_our_living_soils/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=9074f5b603http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/consequences_of_being_rich_wealth_and_population_are_key_drivers_of_invasive_species_in_europe/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=3f9fb7b6aeNews and Events from www.peer.euA new study of biological invasions in Europe found they were linked not so much to changes in climate or land cover, but to two dominant factors - more money and more people. Wealth and population density, along with an increase in international ...A new study of biological invasions in Europe found they were linked not so much to changes in climate or land cover, but to two dominant factors - more money and more people. Wealth and population density, along with an increase in international ...Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:04:23 +0100UFZeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/consequences_of_being_rich_wealth_and_population_are_key_drivers_of_invasive_species_in_europe/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=3f9fb7b6aehttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/snake_populations_decline_in_tropical_and_temperate_climates/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=35a713770aNews and Events from www.peer.euNewly published data from the UK, France, Italy and Nigeria provides evidence that a number of snake species populations declined synchronously over a four-year period. The research, published in the journal Biology Letters, was led by Dr Chris ...Newly published data from the UK, France, Italy and Nigeria provides evidence that a number of snake species populations declined synchronously over a four-year period. The research, published in the journal Biology Letters, was led by Dr Chris ...Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100CEHeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/snake_populations_decline_in_tropical_and_temperate_climates/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=35a713770ahttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/ies_brochure_2008_2009/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=4dcdc6fdf7News and Events from www.peer.euOn the 8th of June 2010 the IES launched its new brochure: ‘Science for the environment’. The brochure gives an insight into many activities and achievements of the JRC’s Institute for Environment and Sustainability over the past two ...On the 8th of June 2010 the IES launched its new brochure: ‘Science for the environment’. The brochure gives an insight into many activities and achievements of the JRC’s Institute for Environment and Sustainability over the past two ...Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100JRC - IESeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/ies_brochure_2008_2009/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=4dcdc6fdf7http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/real_time_monitoring_commences_in_the_gulf_of_bothnia_the_baltic_proper_and_the_kattegat/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=9d4b28eaeaNews and Events from www.peer.euThe Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute SMHI and the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE are increasing their joint monitoring of the state of the environment in the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic Proper and the Kattegat. A TransAtlantic ...The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute SMHI and the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE are increasing their joint monitoring of the state of the environment in the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic Proper and the Kattegat. A TransAtlantic ...Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100SYKEeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/real_time_monitoring_commences_in_the_gulf_of_bothnia_the_baltic_proper_and_the_kattegat/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=9d4b28eaeahttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/on_the_way_to_solutions_to_save_our_tropical_forests/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=f3f8b36b72News and Events from www.peer.euIn 2010, proclaimed the ‘International Year of Biodiversity’ by the United Nations, tropical forests are no less endangered than before. Though in some regions, forests are certainly recovering, deforestation and woodland degradation continue ...In 2010, proclaimed the ‘International Year of Biodiversity’ by the United Nations, tropical forests are no less endangered than before. Though in some regions, forests are certainly recovering, deforestation and woodland degradation continue ...Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100AlterraWageningen UReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/on_the_way_to_solutions_to_save_our_tropical_forests/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=f3f8b36b72http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/politics_is_a_key_factor_in_biodiversity/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=cb3c76b2a7News and Events from www.peer.euPolitical decisions are among the main driving forces that influence the survival of biodiversity. They have a direct impact on decisions in key areas of man’s interaction with nature and the countryside, e.g. through agriculture, traffic or ...Political decisions are among the main driving forces that influence the survival of biodiversity. They have a direct impact on decisions in key areas of man’s interaction with nature and the countryside, e.g. through agriculture, traffic or ...Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:30:58 +0100UFZeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/politics_is_a_key_factor_in_biodiversity/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=cb3c76b2a7http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/the_danish_red_list_has_been_updated_with_2702_plant_and_animal_species/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=2e33dbaa50News and Events from www.peer.euThe National Environmental Research Institute (NERI), Aarhus University, has launched the status of 2,702 species of Danish insects, fish, mammals, fungi, lichens and vascular plants in total. The results indicate that 99 species have become ...The National Environmental Research Institute (NERI), Aarhus University, has launched the status of 2,702 species of Danish insects, fish, mammals, fungi, lichens and vascular plants in total. The results indicate that 99 species have become ...Fri, 28 May 2010 14:35:11 +0100NERIeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/the_danish_red_list_has_been_updated_with_2702_plant_and_animal_species/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=2e33dbaa50http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/specialized_species_in_woodland_and_grassland_are_the_most_threatened_species_groups/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=8ff5c2e51aNews and Events from www.peer.euThe revision of the Danish Red List, which was initiated in 2003, has now been completed. The status for the species examined shows that approx. every four of the species on which adequate data exists is categorised as threatened to a higher or ...The revision of the Danish Red List, which was initiated in 2003, has now been completed. The status for the species examined shows that approx. every four of the species on which adequate data exists is categorised as threatened to a higher or ...Fri, 28 May 2010 13:25:47 +0100NERIeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/specialized_species_in_woodland_and_grassland_are_the_most_threatened_species_groups/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=8ff5c2e51ahttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/environmental_contaminants_threaten_the_health_of_polar_bears/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=b74c94025eNews and Events from www.peer.euA cocktail of industrial chemicals damages the bones and organs of polar bears, their immune system and their reproduction. However, the extent of the detrimental effects remains unknown, concludes senior scientist Christian Sonne, National ...A cocktail of industrial chemicals damages the bones and organs of polar bears, their immune system and their reproduction. However, the extent of the detrimental effects remains unknown, concludes senior scientist Christian Sonne, National ...Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:43 +0100NERIeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/environmental_contaminants_threaten_the_health_of_polar_bears/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=b74c94025ehttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/soils_impact_on_climate_change_first_soil_atlas_of_the_northern_circumpolar_region/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=559a7b7e70News and Events from www.peer.euOn the 4th of May 2010, the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science M. Geoghegan-Quinn launched the Soil Atlas of the Northern Circumpolar Region at the European Parliament. This IES’ SOIL Action’s publication is the first ...On the 4th of May 2010, the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science M. Geoghegan-Quinn launched the Soil Atlas of the Northern Circumpolar Region at the European Parliament. This IES’ SOIL Action’s publication is the first ...Tue, 25 May 2010 13:56:30 +0100JRC - IESeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/soils_impact_on_climate_change_first_soil_atlas_of_the_northern_circumpolar_region/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=559a7b7e70http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/geo_biodiversity_observation_network_to_monitor_and_study_the_global_biosphere/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=6191d2f629News and Events from www.peer.euThe Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON) has initiated a coordinated global campaign to gather and share information on biodiversity, provide tools for data integration and analysis, and contribute to improved ...The Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON) has initiated a coordinated global campaign to gather and share information on biodiversity, provide tools for data integration and analysis, and contribute to improved ...Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100AlterraWageningen UReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/geo_biodiversity_observation_network_to_monitor_and_study_the_global_biosphere/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=6191d2f629http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/filling_the_knowledge_gaps_peer_ecosystem_services_project_presented_at_green_week_3_june_2010/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=166c44478eNews and Events from www.peer.euGiovanni Bidoglio, JRC - IES's Head of Unit for Rural, Water and Ecosystem Resources will hold a presentation at the Green Week event in Brussels. The session 'Filling the knowledge gaps' will help to clarify by different speakers how research can ...Giovanni Bidoglio, JRC - IES's Head of Unit for Rural, Water and Ecosystem Resources will hold a presentation at the Green Week event in Brussels. The session 'Filling the knowledge gaps' will help to clarify by different speakers how research can ...Fri, 21 May 2010 15:58:51 +0100PEEReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/filling_the_knowledge_gaps_peer_ecosystem_services_project_presented_at_green_week_3_june_2010/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=166c44478ehttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/ceh_response_to_eyjafjallajoekull_volcanic_ash_fallout/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=5fc4c26bf1News and Events from www.peer.euAs volcanic ash fallout is predicted to reach ground level following the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland, scientists from the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have responded rapidly to increase sampling rates of air quality, soils ...As volcanic ash fallout is predicted to reach ground level following the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland, scientists from the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have responded rapidly to increase sampling rates of air quality, soils ...Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100CEHeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/ceh_response_to_eyjafjallajoekull_volcanic_ash_fallout/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=5fc4c26bf1http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/consoil_2010_22_24_september_2010/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=daa08ed1b2News and Events from www.peer.euThe 11th International UFZ- Deltares/TNO Conference on Management of Soil, Groundwater and Sediment takes place in Salzburg, Austria from 22-24 September 2010....The 11th International UFZ- Deltares/TNO Conference on Management of Soil, Groundwater and Sediment takes place in Salzburg, Austria from 22-24 September 2010....Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100UFZeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/consoil_2010_22_24_september_2010/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=daa08ed1b2http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/first_year_experiments_of_oxygenation_research_show_decreased_levels_of_hydrogen_sulphide/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=a2a4f09818News and Events from www.peer.euThe three-year joint Nordic project PROPPEN aims at demonstrating whether the state of coastal waters, suffering from oxygen depletion, can be improved by pumping oxygen-rich surface water to the bottom-near water layers. According to preliminary ...The three-year joint Nordic project PROPPEN aims at demonstrating whether the state of coastal waters, suffering from oxygen depletion, can be improved by pumping oxygen-rich surface water to the bottom-near water layers. According to preliminary ...Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100SYKEeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/first_year_experiments_of_oxygenation_research_show_decreased_levels_of_hydrogen_sulphide/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=a2a4f09818http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/atmospheric_dispersal_of_the_icelandic_volcano_plume_over_europe/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=3b9d29151aNews and Events from www.peer.euDenmark's National Environmental Research Institute NERI provides continuous calculations of how the plume with polluted air from the volcano underneath the Icelandic glacier Eyjafjallajökull will spread over Europe during the coming 3 days. The ...Denmark's National Environmental Research Institute NERI provides continuous calculations of how the plume with polluted air from the volcano underneath the Icelandic glacier Eyjafjallajökull will spread over Europe during the coming 3 days. The ...Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100NERIeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/atmospheric_dispersal_of_the_icelandic_volcano_plume_over_europe/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=3b9d29151ahttp://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/living_with_water_in_new_orleans/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=afc36d4cb3News and Events from www.peer.euThree Wageningen MSc students have designed a Dutch-style 'water city' for New Orleans. Peter Hermens, Jaap van der Salm and Chris van der Zwet drew up designs for New Orleans that show how the city could live with water and enjoy it. ...Three Wageningen MSc students have designed a Dutch-style 'water city' for New Orleans. Peter Hermens, Jaap van der Salm and Chris van der Zwet drew up designs for New Orleans that show how the city could live with water and enjoy it. ...Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100AlterraWageningen UReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/living_with_water_in_new_orleans/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=afc36d4cb3http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/intensive_agriculture_homogenizes_butterfly_communities/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=b6f09d2b02News and Events from www.peer.euIncreased efficiency in the use of agricultural farmland is resulting in homogenisation of butterfly communities and a lower number of butterfly species. As cultivated areas grow in size, important butterfly habitats, such as field margins, meadows ...Increased efficiency in the use of agricultural farmland is resulting in homogenisation of butterfly communities and a lower number of butterfly species. As cultivated areas grow in size, important butterfly habitats, such as field margins, meadows ...Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:42:28 +0100SYKEeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/intensive_agriculture_homogenizes_butterfly_communities/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=b6f09d2b02http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/new_alliance_for_the_environment_allenvi_food_water_climate_territories/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=49d43b9bc0News and Events from www.peer.euTwelve major institutions involved in scientific research have pooled their resources to create the National alliance for environmental research. AllEnvi is the fourth research alliance, following those for health (Aviesan), energy (Ancre) and ...Twelve major institutions involved in scientific research have pooled their resources to create the National alliance for environmental research. AllEnvi is the fourth research alliance, following those for health (Aviesan), energy (Ancre) and ...Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100Cemagrefeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/new_alliance_for_the_environment_allenvi_food_water_climate_territories/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=49d43b9bc0http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/henrik_sandbech_new_chair_for_peer/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=d7f079fa02News and Events from www.peer.euDirector General Henrik Sandbech, National Environmental Research Institute (NERI) at Aarhus University, has taken over the task as chairman of the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER) for the next two years. An essential focal ...Director General Henrik Sandbech, National Environmental Research Institute (NERI) at Aarhus University, has taken over the task as chairman of the Partnership for European Environmental Research (PEER) for the next two years. An essential focal ...Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:23:28 +0100PEEReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/henrik_sandbech_new_chair_for_peer/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=d7f079fa02http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/new_european_research_project_on_greenhouse_gas_balance_in_agriculture_and_forestry/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=771be94c25News and Events from www.peer.euOn 27 January a new large European project on greenhouse gas balance in agriculture and forestry was launched. The ambitious aim of this project is to establish a greenhouse gas budget for Europe, including the order of magnitudes of various ...On 27 January a new large European project on greenhouse gas balance in agriculture and forestry was launched. The ambitious aim of this project is to establish a greenhouse gas budget for Europe, including the order of magnitudes of various ...Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100AlterraWageningen UReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/new_european_research_project_on_greenhouse_gas_balance_in_agriculture_and_forestry/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=771be94c25http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/will_earlier_springs_throw_nature_out_of_step/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=eb83121ba0News and Events from www.peer.euThe recent trend towards earlier UK springs and summers has been accelerating, according to a study published on 9 February 2010 in the scientific journal Global Change Biology. The collaborative study, involving scientists from 12 UK research ...The recent trend towards earlier UK springs and summers has been accelerating, according to a study published on 9 February 2010 in the scientific journal Global Change Biology. The collaborative study, involving scientists from 12 UK research ...Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100CEHeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/will_earlier_springs_throw_nature_out_of_step/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=eb83121ba0http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/joensuu_forestry_networking_week_2010_forest_water_interactions_in_europe_23_28_may_2010/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=c79c4d6732News and Events from www.peer.euThe Joensuu Forestry Networking Week 2010 welcomes young scientists, professionals and stakeholders in forestry from across Europe to participate in a unique forum with the objective to improve participants' expertise and knowledge on forest-water ...The Joensuu Forestry Networking Week 2010 welcomes young scientists, professionals and stakeholders in forestry from across Europe to participate in a unique forum with the objective to improve participants' expertise and knowledge on forest-water ...Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:41 +0100SYKEeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/joensuu_forestry_networking_week_2010_forest_water_interactions_in_europe_23_28_may_2010/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=c79c4d6732http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/new_scenarios_for_climate_change_research_needed/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=3f76eaea73News and Events from www.peer.euClimate change analysts are increasingly making use of scenarios, which help them to think about plausible future developments in society, economy and the environment and the possible consequences of different policy actions. The current set of ...Climate change analysts are increasingly making use of scenarios, which help them to think about plausible future developments in society, economy and the environment and the possible consequences of different policy actions. The current set of ...Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:21:42 +0100SYKEeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/new_scenarios_for_climate_change_research_needed/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=3f76eaea73http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/soil_contributes_to_climate_warming_more_than_expected_finnish_research_shows_a_flaw_in_climate_mo/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=8595373c45News and Events from www.peer.euThe climatic warming will increase the carbon dioxide emissions from soil more than previously estimated. This is a mechanism that will significantly accelerate climate change. Already now the carbon dioxide emissions from soil are ten times higher ...The climatic warming will increase the carbon dioxide emissions from soil more than previously estimated. This is a mechanism that will significantly accelerate climate change. Already now the carbon dioxide emissions from soil are ten times higher ...Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:43:42 +0100SYKEeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/soil_contributes_to_climate_warming_more_than_expected_finnish_research_shows_a_flaw_in_climate_mo/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=8595373c45http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/ageng_2010/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=63d6e24c60News and Events from www.peer.euOn behalf of the European Society of Agricultural Engineers, EurAgEng and of the French Society of Engineers and Technicians in Mechanization and Agricultural Engineering, SitmAFGR, Cemagref organizes the International Conference on Agricultural ...On behalf of the European Society of Agricultural Engineers, EurAgEng and of the French Society of Engineers and Technicians in Mechanization and Agricultural Engineering, SitmAFGR, Cemagref organizes the International Conference on Agricultural ...Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100Cemagrefeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/ageng_2010/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=63d6e24c60http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/inspire_conference_2010_call_for_papers/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=109b2c1b62News and Events from www.peer.euThe INSPIRE Conference 2010 will take place from the 23rd to the 25th June 2010 in Krakow, Poland. On the 22nd June pre-conference workshops will be organized. The theme of this year's edition is "INSPIRE as a Framework for Cooperation"....The INSPIRE Conference 2010 will take place from the 23rd to the 25th June 2010 in Krakow, Poland. On the 22nd June pre-conference workshops will be organized. The theme of this year's edition is "INSPIRE as a Framework for Cooperation"....Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100JRC - IESeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/inspire_conference_2010_call_for_papers/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=109b2c1b62http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/less_beekeepers_throughout_europe/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=896d7f3082News and Events from www.peer.euThe number of bee colonies in Central Europe has decreased over recent decades. In fact, the number of beekeepers has been declining in the whole of Europe since 1985. This is the result of a study that has now been published by the International ...The number of bee colonies in Central Europe has decreased over recent decades. In fact, the number of beekeepers has been declining in the whole of Europe since 1985. This is the result of a study that has now been published by the International ...Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:59:53 +0100UFZeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/less_beekeepers_throughout_europe/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=896d7f3082http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/21st_iaps_conference_vulnerability_risk_and_complexity_impacts_of_global_change_on_human_habitats/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=96d2b9a503News and Events from www.peer.euIn accordance with the IAPS mission, the conference will address the study of the interrelations between the social, the built and the natural environment and the impacts on them by what is called ‘global change’. This includes climate impacts, ...In accordance with the IAPS mission, the conference will address the study of the interrelations between the social, the built and the natural environment and the impacts on them by what is called ‘global change’. This includes climate impacts, ...Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100UFZeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/21st_iaps_conference_vulnerability_risk_and_complexity_impacts_of_global_change_on_human_habitats/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=96d2b9a503http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/finnish_experts_will_study_reduction_of_the_environmental_risks_of_acid_sulphate_soils/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=451ab0d082News and Events from www.peer.euIn Finland there are some 100 000 to 200 000 hectares of acid sulphate soils under cultivation, mostly in Southern Ostrobothnia, The acid and metal loadings from these soils have degraded the water quality in rivers, lakes and coastal waters. The ...In Finland there are some 100 000 to 200 000 hectares of acid sulphate soils under cultivation, mostly in Southern Ostrobothnia, The acid and metal loadings from these soils have degraded the water quality in rivers, lakes and coastal waters. The ...Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:36:08 +0100SYKEeditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/finnish_experts_will_study_reduction_of_the_environmental_risks_of_acid_sulphate_soils/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=451ab0d082http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/peer_climate_change_project_highlighted_in_change_magazine/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=66f1204753News and Events from www.peer.euPEER's recent project on climate change adaptation in Europe and its final report were highlighted in Issue 3 of Change Magazine which was published at the end of 2009. The magazine includes a foreword by Connie Hedegaard, the future European ...PEER's recent project on climate change adaptation in Europe and its final report were highlighted in Issue 3 of Change Magazine which was published at the end of 2009. The magazine includes a foreword by Connie Hedegaard, the future European ...Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:33:56 +0100PEEReditor@peer.eu (PEER)http://www.peer.eu/news_events/detail/item/peer_climate_change_project_highlighted_in_change_magazine/?tx_list_pi1%5Bmode%5D=2&cHash=66f1204753