Researchers

PEER members are dedicated exclusively to environmental research focusing on the interaction between man and the environment and sustainable development.

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Policymakers

PEER combines forces to follow a joint strategy in environmental sciences, to enhance ecological research and to strengthen the knowledge base for the sustainable development.             

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Strategic Areas

PEER has defined three Strategic Areas for research in our network: Biodiversity, Climate Action and Adaptation as well as Urban Environmental Sustainability.

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11.01.2024 | 01:30 PM

Alternet and PEER webinar: Science-policy interface in practice

INRAE is organizing a PEER-Alternet Science-policy interface webinar on January 11, from 1:30pm to 3pm CET. The webinar will focus on the example of a collective scientific expertise at the request of public authorities on the impacts of plant...

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To be a world leader in integrating knowledge and expertise for sustainable development

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WELCOME TO PEER

Welcome message from Thierry Caquet, Environment Scientific Director at INRAE.

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11.09.2024 | 12:37 PM

Freshwater Phytoplankton Identification Training Course 7-11 July 2025

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of our freshwater ecosystems and gain a deep understanding of the microscopic organisms that play a crucial role in our environment? Look no further! We're thrilled to launch a new date for our Freshwater...

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Bowhead whales are tagged in Disko Bay, West Greenland, to track their movements and diving behavior. (Photo: Mads Peter Heide-Jørgensen).
11.09.2024 | 10:54 AM

Long-distance relationship of bowhead whales revealed

Bowhead whales are among the largest and longest-lived mammals in the world. Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving cycle and a long-range synchronization.

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10.09.2024 | 01:21 PM

Water requirements of freshwater ecosystems Training Course 4-5 December 2024

Aquatic ecosystems are increasingly recognised as legitimate water users as they provide essential ecosystem services and support our quality of life. But how much water do they need?

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Figure: The scientists took water samples at five locations along the River Oder, extracted poisoned fish and analysed the effects of the micropollutants. Source: Annika Jahnke / UFZ Figure: The scientists took water samples at five locations along the River Oder, extracted poisoned fish and analysed the effects of the micropollutants. Source: Annika Jahnke / UFZ
06.09.2024 | 02:55 PM

The role of micropollutants in fish mortality on the River Oder in 2022

An international UFZ-led team have detected ca. 120 organic micropollutants in the River Oder and investigated their role in damaging aquatic organisms. They found that high concentrations of these substances amplify the lethal effects of the algal...

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Zebrafish larvae in experimental plate for swimming behavior assay Zebrafish larvae in experimental plate for swimming behavior assay Photo: Sebastian Gutsfeld / UFZ
06.09.2024 | 02:16 PM

PFAS influence the development and function of the brain

Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as "forever chemicals". They adversely affect health and can lead to liver damage, obesity, hormonal disorders, and cancer.

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Ecosystem integrity assessment training 5-6 March 2025
04.09.2024 | 04:53 PM

Ecosystem integrity assessment training 5-6 March 2025

By the end of the training, you will have an understanding of the principles of Ecosystem Integrity. You will be able to link theory to survey data for real world applications at different spatial scales.

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21.08.2024 | 03:27 PM

Wildfires report shows climate change caused unprecedented blazes

Unprecedented wildfires in Canada last year were three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally, according to the first annual review of its kind. The State of Wildfires report...

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21.08.2024 | 03:12 PM

Transforming environmental data in R - training course, 12-14 November

Now is the time to make your work with data more efficient and less prone to human error! This 2-day interactive course will help you understand the benefits of data transformation tools (such as R).

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21.08.2024 | 03:01 PM

Training course: spatial analysis in QGIS and R, 18 - 22 November

Are you an environmental scientist eager to harness the power of spatial analysis to advance your research and make more informed decisions? Look no further: UKCEH has designed our upcoming course "Spatial Analysis in QGIS and R" just for you!

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14.08.2024 | 03:42 PM

Monitoring forest condition in Germany

According to the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), large parts of the German forest show an increase in damage as a result of the extreme drought period in Germany during the last years. However, hardly any data are available...

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