Biodiversity research is a key strength of the Martin Luther University. This is demonstrated by the “Faktencheck Artenvielfalt” (German Biodiversity Assessment), the first comprehensive time series analysis of biodiversity in Germany. Scientists at MLU played a major role in the study. Read more
If Professor Henrique Pereira has his way, people in Europe will carry a piece of biodiversity in their wallets in the future. The ecologist is part of the “Motifs Advisory Group”, which is proposing new designs for the European Central Bank (ECB) to print on the next generation of euro notes. Read more
Which plant species grow where, alongside which others - and why? Researchers at the University of Halle and the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig have the answer. They have set up the world's first global database on the earth's vegetation. Professor Helge Bruelheide, head of the international project, explains what can be explored with such a wealth of data. Read more
Every year, many animal and plant species all over the world become extinct. As yet, we know very little about the exact extent, the reasons for this and the consequences for the ecosystems, humankind and the world. Within the scope of the world biodiversity council IPBES, researchers from all over the world are working on a first global assessment and solutions for stopping this biodiversity loss. Many researchers of Martin Luther University are actively involved with this international platform. Read more
Humboldt Professor Tiffany Knight studies the changes of ecosystems over long periods of time and the effects that a loss of biodiversity may have on the ecosystem. In February 2016, the affiliation of the renowned US-scientist changed from the Midwestern US to Central Germany. She is now working at the German Center of Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig. Read more
