10 Years of German–Chilean Research Collaboration in the Atacama Desert
Joint research by the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences and the University of Atacama provides new insights into the role of microorganisms in soil formation.
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Rock laboratory for geothermal energy in the Odenwald: Next step for GeoLaB
Studies by the Helmholtz Association confirm that the subsoil in South Hesse is suitable for an underground research laboratory. The detailed planning and approval phase can now begin.
GFZ hosted the 8th Tashkent Water Security Forum in Uzbekistan
More than 100 participants from 19 countries discussed the topic: “From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening the Dialogue between Science and Policy for Improved Water Security in Central Asia”
News from RIFS
Do First-Hand Experiences of Disasters Increase Our Sense of Solidarity?
During her time at RIFS, Fellow Kim Vender investigates how personal experiences of climate-induced disasters in the so-called ‘Global North’ influence solidarity with communities in the ‘Global South’. Her research focuses on the southern German regions where extreme weather events have led to…
Positions
Dr Pinar Büyükakpınar is member of the Coordinating Committee of the TopoAsia Initiative
The international collaborative platform is launched to advance a 4D understanding of Asia’s dynamic Earth. The Committee will be e.g. contributing to the development of TopoAsia’s scientific strategy
Awards & Honours
Poster Award for MSc Patrick Schreiner: Potential of the planned ESA Genesis mission
The researcher from Section 1.2 “Global Geomonitoring and Gravity Field” was honoured for his work on integrating all four space geodetic techniques onto a single satellite.
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