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Researchers in Leipzig, including members of Leipzig University, have launched an international series of publications that will summarise the latest findings in biosphere research each year. The aim is to provide decision-makers around the world – in politics, business and civil society – with well-founded insights into the current state of biosphere research. Among other things, the new publication series aims to ensure a steady flow of scientific information during the periods between the UN assessment reports published every eight to ten years by the IPCC and IPBES.
Professor Ana Bastos, Professor of Land-Atmosphere Interactions at Leipzig University and one of the lead researchers, explains the goals: “A particular priority for us is not only to communicate well-established knowledge, but also to make existing uncertainties and research gaps transparent. From the outset, it was important to us to work in a highly interdisciplinary way. That’s why researchers from the natural sciences, social sciences and economics are part of the project.” The participating researchers are based in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa. “It was very important to us to incorporate such a wide range of perspectives and regional contexts,” says Dr Friedrich Bohn, a research fellow at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and lead scientist of the publication series.
The first paper, which has just been published, explores the importance of coastal habitats, among other things, as well as “how deforestation affects the global water cycle. We also analysed expected changes in fire dynamics as a result of climate change, and identified key factors to consider in nature-based approaches to carbon sequestration,” says Professor Ana Bastos. Dr Friedrich Bohn adds: “We also present scientific work on the proportion of near-natural habitats and highlight the factors that should be given greater attention in future international policy packages related to the biosphere. Another focus is the economic significance of ecosystems. We present a framework that goes beyond purely economic valuation by incorporating ecological and social values.”
Among other things, the new publication series aims to ensure a steady flow of scientific information during the periods between the UN assessment reports published every eight to ten years by the IPCC and IPBES.
In their efforts to be heard by decision-makers, the authors of the study are receiving support from a consultancy agency, says co-author Friedrich Bohn: “The agency, BAM! Bock auf Morgen, was founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). Since then, the team has been advising companies, NGOs and local authorities on a holistic sustainability transformation that goes far beyond just energy and CO₂. After all, the way we talk about transformation is crucial – marketing is probably just as important as the content itself if real change is to succeed.”
Professor Ana Bastos
Institute for Earth System Science and Remote Sensing
Leipzig University
Phone: +49 341 97 - 32804
Email: ana.bastos@uni-leipzig.de
Dr Friedrich Bohn
Research fellow
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
Phone: +49 341 235 1784
Email: friedrich.bohn@ufz.de
“Reviews and syntheses: Current perspectives on biosphere research 2024–2025 – eight findings from ecology, sociology, and economics”, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2024-2551
https://magazin.uni-leipzig.de/en/en-detail-leipziger-universitaetsmagazin/artik... Find a more detailed interview with the two researchers in the Leipzig University magazine.
Professor Ana Bastos
Quelle: Antje Gildemeister
Copyright: Leipzig University
Dr Friedrich Bohn, research fellow at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
Quelle: André Künzelmann
Copyright: UFZ
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Professor Ana Bastos
Quelle: Antje Gildemeister
Copyright: Leipzig University
Dr Friedrich Bohn, research fellow at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
Quelle: André Künzelmann
Copyright: UFZ
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