Research focuses on processes and possible consequences of global change and as well on suitable mitigation strategies. Interdisciplinary research has to address the science needed for understanding of processes and impacts but also needs to focus on ethical, societal, law-related, and technical aspects, also with respect to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes the establishment of strategies for the management of natural resources in cooperation with interest groups such as policy makers, environmental regulators and society. The Platform offers the chance to learn from a number of successful transdisciplinary research projects and to address the perspective of the non-researcher community.
Main Topics:
- Strategies to reduce anthropogenic input of pollutants, e.g. via wastewater treatment plants
- Management of water resources and matter fluxes (demolition waste, recycling materials)
- Renewable energies (i.a. wind, hydropower, innovative fuels, and energy storage) and carbon sequestration
- Impact of extreme events (heavy rainfall, droughts)
- Biodiversity and invasive species
- Soil erosion and soil quality
