News and Events for Researchers

Alternet Summer School in Peyresq, France.
19.08.2026

The registration for the 20th edition of the Alternet Summer School is now open. It takes place 19–29 August 2026.

Confocal laser scanning microscopy image of the plastisphere collected from plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean. Photo: Dr Thomas Neu/UFZ
09.04.2026

Plastic pollution is a global problem. It damages ecosystems, endangers animals, and in the form of nanoplastic…

Drought in maize crop.
27.03.2026

Extreme climate impacts on people and the environment are often associated with very high levels of global warming (3 or…

18.03.2026

Beavers could play a significant role in Europe’s climate mitigation efforts, by transforming suitable river corridors…

16.03.2026

Forests in Europe are under pressure from logging, forest fires, storms and pests. Rapid insight into where and when…

03.03.2026

Forests and nature play an important role in achieving climate targets. But how much can forest management measures…

18.02.2026

Young deciduous trees stand amongst the pines in the woods near Venlo (The Netherlands). This is where foresters and…

23.01.2026

Global trading systems are damaging the very ecosystems that they rely upon to produce food and materials, with harmful…

Wheat harvest
21.01.2026

Wheat yields in north-west Europe have remained largely stable for many years, even though the crop itself still has…

21.01.2026

The PEERspectives event on 21 january 2026 will identify critical gaps and up-to-date knowledge and data that are needed…