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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Figure: Deviation in soil moisture during the 2022 summer compared to a normal summer, in units of standard deviation. Pink stippling indicates locations where 2022 was the driest summer since 1960. Figure: UFZ
08.11.2024 | 11:30 AM

The 2022 drought: What was the role of climate change?

The drought that lasted through the summer of 2022 was especially intense and caused the soil in many regions of Europe to dry out substantially. Public discussions about the causes repeatedly broached the question of the extent to which climate...

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SpongeScapes delegates visiting the Evenlode catchment in England
06.11.2024 | 06:52 PM

SpongeScapes: progressing European climate adaptation research

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) hosted the SpongeScapes General Assembly from 23 to 25 October 2024 at its Wallingford site. SpongeScapes is a major European initiative, funded by the EU Horizon Europe Programme and UKRI, aimed at...

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28.10.2024 | 02:47 PM

Book now! Hydrometry: River discharge monitoring using ADCPs 12 & 13 March 2025

This very practical training workshop is for new starters and moderately experienced ADCP users alike. You will have a live interactive learning experience. We will demonstrate several of the field techniques. These will show the deployment of...

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28.10.2024 | 01:53 PM

Evidence synthesis training 26 Feb 2025

This dynamic and interactive online course will introduce you to essential methodologies in Evidence Synthesis, Evidence Review, Systematic Reviews, and Rapid Evidence Assessment.

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Ongoing studies are still exploring the pros and cons of drone-based monitoring of cryptic species and non-colonial species of breeding waterbirds. (Photo: Thomas E. Holm).
23.10.2024 | 11:56 AM

Drones assessing bird numbers along the East Atlantic Flyway

Development of new drone-based remote methods for counting and mapping waterbirds.

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Figure: Demonstration of the "something from nothing" phenomenon.
18.10.2024 | 11:50 AM

Effects of chemical mixtures: Neurotoxic effects add up

Chemicals are omnipresent today: they enter our bodies through food, air or the skin. But how do these complex mixtures of chemicals affect our health? In a study published in the journal Science, a research team from the Helmholtz Centre for...

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17.10.2024 | 02:33 PM

Ammonia – Insights for better air quality management

This dynamic 3-day interactive course is designed to provide a practical, hands-on understanding of ammonia air quality pollution. With a focus on how ammonia is measured and the real-world application of the principles, participants will gain the...

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10.10.2024 | 12:17 PM

Mastering Environmental Data with R: From Basics to Efficiency

Are you looking to streamline your environmental data workflow and transform raw data into ready-to-analyse insights? Join us for "Mastering Environmental Data with R: From Basics to Efficiency" from 18-20 March 2025. Gain the essential data...

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High-protein feed for livestock, such as imported soya beans, is associated with deforestation carried out to make space for cultivation. © mailsonpignata, stock.adobe.com
08.10.2024 | 11:33 AM

Can the EU chart a sustainable transition to greater protein self-sufficiency?

Incentivising environmentally sustainable protein production and transitioning towards healthier diets can help improve EU protein self-sufficiency, reduce agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve overall sustainability.

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19.09.2024 | 12:25 PM

How to Write Highly Cited Papers 12-13 February 2025

Are you tired of pouring your heart and soul into research papers, only to see them go unnoticed? Do you dream of writing impactful scientific papers that will be cited again and again? Look no further! Our intensive workshop is designed to help you...

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