Das Projekt "Workshop: 'Frauen in der Strahlenforschung - ein Jahrhundert nach Marie Curie'" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Helmholtz Zentrum München, Institut für Strahlenbiologie durchgeführt. Aufgabe des Workshops war es, den aktuellsten Kenntnisstand in den Gebieten moderner molekularer und klinischer Strahlenforschung darzustellen. Dazu wurde am Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU) ein dreitägiger Workshop 'Women in Radiation Sciences - a Century after Marie Curie' insbesondere für den Nachwuchs in der Strahlenforschung organisiert. Fernerhin wurden in einem Plenarvortrag Frauen gewürdigt, die in der Strahlenforschung sehr wichtige Beiträge geleistet haben, wie z. B. Marie Curie und ihre Tochter Irene, Lise Meitner, Paula Hertwig und viele weitere.
Das Projekt "Pasture rehabilitation on, and management of degraded areas in the Andes of South Ecuador" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Universität Bayreuth, Fachgruppe Biologie, Bayreuther Zentrum für Ökologie und Umweltforschung (BayCEER), Lehrstuhl für Pflanzenphysiologie durchgeführt. Project abstract: This knowledge transfer project will be centered in the San Francisco valley in the South Ecuadorian Andes. However, the problem of abandoning pastures because of heavy infestation by weeds, in particular by bracken fern (Pteridium spec.), is a general issue in the tropical Andes. Pastures which have been abandoned for that reason amount meanwhile to 11Prozent of the area of the San Francisco valley. Infestation by bracken fern and shrubs is a consequence of the traditional use of fire for clearing of the natural forest and pasture management. Growth of both, bracken and woody weeds, is fostered by recurrent burning. In a 2-phase experiment on a heavily bracken-infested slope at c. 2000 m altitude, substantial control of the weed and subsequent pasture rehabilitation could be achieved. In the planned project, this procedure shall be scaled-up to farm level and the altitudinal range of repasturisation shall be extended from 1000 m to 2400 m altitude. To that end local farmers will put respective parts of their land to the projects disposal and public authorities will provide man-power. There are several challenges to be met: (i) Long-term bracken infestation has depleted the soils from nutrients, in particular P and N. Therefore targeted fertilization is needed for profitable grass productivity. (ii) Since bracken can never be completely eradicated, its regrowth must be suppressed by trampling, i.e. frequent grazing. A sustainable grazing management has to be developed which corresponds to soil fertility. (iii) The dominating pasture grass is the C4-type grass Setaria sphacelata. It is growing well in a warm climate but its competitive strength in the harsher climate above 2000 m is low. Bracken as a C3-type plant is less dependent on the temperature. To this adds that it occurs in 2 species in the area, one of which is an upland type. Thus the climate gradient over the elevational transect will influence the competitive strength of both competitors. Therefore the suitability of the traditional monoculture of this grass species for pasture rehabilitation shall be tested in the context of a comprehensive pasture management experiment which the farmers will be involved. (iv) A special problem is the high oxalate concentration in the growing parts of the Setaria leaves which can cause calcaemia in cattle. In a pot experiment which will be run in collaboration with a research team of the UTPL, feeding quality and toxicity of a monotonous diet of Setaria will be tested. Beside the experimental areas, demonstration sites will be installed where regular training workshops will be organized to encourage the farmers to apply the developed rehabilitation and management strategy to their own farms.
Das Projekt "Umsetzung des Memorandum of Understanding zum CBD-Capacity Building - 6. Internationaler Workshop auf Vilm in 2009 vom 23.04. bis 27.04.2009" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Bundesamt für Naturschutz durchgeführt. At the 8th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), a Memorandum of Understanding on capacity building in the frame of the CBD was signed by the CBD Secretariat and research/ education institutions of different countries, including the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation. The International Academy for Nature Conservation is conducting a number of training workshops aiming at enhancing the capacity of countries in implementing key obligations of the CBD. After having hold two workshops on the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas in 2007 and another one in 2008, the series will continue this year with 2 workshops to support the implementation of the PoWPA in South Eastern Europe as well as in the CIS. The specific focus of this workshop will be the identification and communication of benefits of Protected Areas.
Das Projekt "International Research Trainig Group (IRTG): Dynamical Phenomena in Complex Networks: Fundamentals and Applications - RD2" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung e.V. durchgeführt. During the last decade, networks with complex topology have become a very powerful approach for understanding large complex systems in various fields of applications ranging from Neuroscience, via Engineering to Sociology and Economy. So far, most studies have concentrated on fixed topology, i.e. were strongly restricted in their applicability. Therefore, we intend to study in this IRTG principles of self-organization in evolving complex networks. To bring these principles closer to various applications, we will in addition investigate the influence of heterogeneity in the network structure, multiscale time delays and stochasticity. These theoretical studies will be intimately connected with the investigation of experimental and natural dynamical networks of increasing complexity starting from lasers, via hybrid networks of neurons to the Earth system. The latter one is a special challenge for the network theory and it will be a focus of this IRTG. In this context, the main topic will be to understand the functioning of the Earth s subsystems under changing conditions, especially global warming and deforestation in Amazonia. A key goal of this interdisciplinary IRTG will be to develop a structured PhD program which will enable young researchers to work in network theory as well as across various fields of network applications. It comprises education on modern theoretical concepts and training on network applications, even involving 'hands-on' experience with the corresponding experiments. The training program includes dual supervision of each student, annual schools, workshops and on-site learning, but innovative forms of learning and communication such as teleconferences, e-learning, or wikiversity will be extensively used too. Special emphasis will be devoted to soft skills education by making use of the Humboldt Graduate School and the University of Sao Paulo.
Das Projekt "Photovoltaik in der Landwirtschaft, dargestellt an Beispielen in den Landwirtschaftlichen Lehranstalten Triesdorf" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Fränkisches Überlandwerk durchgeführt. Im Rahmen des Projektes werden Moeglichkeiten zum Einsatz der Photovoltaik in der Landwirtschaft untersucht. Die Untersuchungen werden in den Landwirtschaftlichen Lehranstalten Triesdorf durchgefuehrt, da hier in verschiedenen Bereichen (wie Werkstaetten, Rinder- und Schweinehaltung, Teichwirtschaft, Saatzucht, Gartenbau und Hauswirtschaft) der dezentrale Betrieb von solarelektrisch versorgten Geraeten und Einrichtungen demonstriert werden kann. In einer rund zweieinhalbjaehrigen Betriebsphase werden die Anlagen erprobt. Mit der Erprobung verbunden wird ein Schulungs- und Messprogramm durchgefuehrt, das die Uebersicht ueber alle Einsatzgebiete gewaehrt und dem Vergleich unterschiedlicher Solaranlagen (nachgefuehrt, fest, mobil, etc) dient. Das Programm stellt die klimatischen und technischen Voraussetzungen zum Betrieb sowie die Vor- und Nachteile dieser Technik aus heutiger Sicht und mit Blick auf die Zukunft dar.
Das Projekt "International Research Trainig Group (IRTG): Dynamical Phenomena in Complex Networks: Fundamentals and Applications - RD4" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung e.V. durchgeführt. During the last decade, networks with complex topology have become a very powerful approach for understanding large complex systems in various fields of applications ranging from Neuroscience, via Engineering to Sociology and Economy. So far, most studies have concentrated on fixed topology, i.e. were strongly restricted in their applicability. Therefore, we intend to study in this IRTG principles of self-organization in evolving complex networks. To bring these principles closer to various applications, we will in addition investigate the influence of heterogeneity in the network structure, multiscale time delays and stochasticity. These theoretical studies will be intimately connected with the investigation of experimental and natural dynamical networks of increasing complexity starting from lasers, via hybrid networks of neurons to the Earth system. The latter one is a special challenge for the network theory and it will be a focus of this IRTG. In this context, the main topic will be to understand the functioning of the Earth s subsystems under changing conditions, especially global warming and deforestation in Amazonia. A key goal of this interdisciplinary IRTG will be to develop a structured PhD program which will enable young researchers to work in network theory as well as across various fields of network applications. It comprises education on modern theoretical concepts and training on network applications, even involving 'hands-on' experience with the corresponding experiments. The training program includes dual supervision of each student, annual schools, workshops and on-site learning, but innovative forms of learning and communication such as teleconferences, e-learning, or wikiversity will be extensively used too. Special emphasis will be devoted to soft skills education by making use of the Humboldt Graduate School and the University of Sao Paulo.
Das Projekt "International Research Trainig Group (IRTG): Dynamical Phenomena in Complex Networks: Fundamentals and Applications - RD1" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung e.V. durchgeführt. During the last decade, networks with complex topology have become a very powerful approach for understanding large complex systems in various fields of applications ranging from Neuroscience, via Engineering to Sociology and Economy. So far, most studies have concentrated on fixed topology, i.e. were strongly restricted in their applicability. Therefore, we intend to study in this IRTG principles of self-organization in evolving complex networks. To bring these principles closer to various applications, we will in addition investigate the influence of heterogeneity in the network structure, multiscale time delays and stochasticity. These theoretical studies will be intimately connected with the investigation of experimental and natural dynamical networks of increasing complexity starting from lasers, via hybrid networks of neurons to the Earth system. The latter one is a special challenge for the network theory and it will be a focus of this IRTG. In this context, the main topic will be to understand the functioning of the Earth's subsystems under changing conditions, especially global warming and deforestation in Amazonia. A key goal of this interdisciplinary IRTG will be to develop a structured PhD program which will enable young researchers to work in network theory as well as across various fields of network applications. It comprises education on modern theoretical concepts and training on network applications, even involving 'hands-on' experience with the corresponding experiments. The training program includes dual supervision of each student, annual schools, workshops and on-site learning, but innovative forms of learning and communication such as teleconferences, e-learning, or wikiversity will be extensively used too. Special emphasis will be devoted to soft skills education by making use of the Humboldt Graduate School and the University of Sao Paulo.
Das Projekt "Molecular Ecology and Evolution of Bacterial Symbionts (SYMBIOMICS)" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Max-Planck-Institut für marine Mikrobiologie durchgeführt. Symbiosis research is currently in the midst of a revolution as molecular techniques are leading to major breakthroughs in our understanding of interactions between animals and microbes. There is an emerging recognition that all animals are intimately associated with a complex community of beneficial microbes that are essential for their development, nutrition, and health. Thus, modern symbiosis research has become a newly emerging supra-disciplinary field with novel and innovative methods for examining microbial symbiosis, the vast majority of which remain as yet uncultivable. As so often when novel technologies open up new areas of research, training for students lags behind. We propose to close this gap by offering a comprehensive and innovative training in the microbial ecology and evolution of animal symbionts. The proposed ITN Symbiomics will include 14 leading research groups as well as 4 top-tier participants from the private sector to provide 14 early stage researchers (ESRs) and 1 experienced research (ER) with an interdisciplinary and synergistic training. Cutting edge methods in molecular biology and image analysis will be used to analyze a broad range of hosts from protozoan and invertebrate animal groups. Symbiomics will provide training through a combination of local and network-wide activities that will include research, secondments, workshops and courses including soft skills training, networking and meetings, regular thesis committee meetings, and mentoring. By pooling the scientific, technological, and entrepreneurial expertise of the Symbiomics partners, this ITN will provide a synergistic research environment and training that extends far beyond what each partner would be able to offer with local training alone. At the end of their training, the early stage researchers will have the skills they need for successful careers in academia and industry in a broad range of disciplines in the fields of environmental, applied, and medical microbiology.
Das Projekt "Forest Sector Development in Northern Montenegro" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von GFA Envest GmbH durchgeführt. The project aims at supporting the whole state forest sector, from planning and execution of forest resource management to the processing of final wood products including their marketing. The assistance was directed to the forest management planning, development of seedling production to cater for enhanced reforestation activities, improvement both the wood-raw material procurement and the processing capability of the industry. Services provided: Analyse the current status of the forest management planning in Montenegro and make recommendations for improvement to current practices; Development of a proposal for modernising the current methodology including equipment, tools, computer hardware and software. Participation in the selection, preparatory work and execution of a pilot forest management plan; Review, assessment and consulting on the preliminary development plan of nurseries Kolasin and Zabljak; Organising and providing workshops and trainings for these nurseries (reforestation personnel), as well as for timber enterprises personnel; Review, analysis and assessment of existing logging operations in the state forests and of the timber processing industries; Analysis and identification of marketing opportunities available to Montenegro producers; Analysis of management practices and systems in target companies in terms of the intended privatisation process. Consultancy and recommendations on management strategy.
Das Projekt "Learning about Interacting Networks in Climate (LINC)" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Universidad Politecnica Barcelona durchgeführt. Improving our understanding of the Earths climate phenomena, such as El Niño, has a huge economic and social impact for present and future generations, and can underpin advances in areas as diverse as energy, environment, agricultural, etc. There is a great shortage of qualified workforce to perform this task and a major challenge is the training of qualified researchers that can approach climate phenomena from a complex systems point of view. The ITN proposed here, Learning about Interacting Networks in Climate (LINC) aims to address these issues by training 12 ESRs and 3 ERs in the complete set of skills required to undertake a career in physics and geosciences with expertise in climatology, networks and complex systems. We will combine recent advances in network methodologies with state-of-the-art climate understanding. The consortium, comprising of 6 academic partners, 3 SMEs and one associate partner (also an SME) is in an excellent position to impart these skills, with expertise ranging from complex systems (network construction, nonlinear time series analysis), and environment and geosciences (nonlinear processes in the oceans and atmosphere) up to commercial applications (climate risk analysis, using climate networks to predict extreme events). The skills to be imparted in each of the 5 WPs (Network Construction and Analysis, Interacting Networks, Natural Climate Variability, Future Climate Change, and Tipping Points in the Climate System) can be applied across a wide range of interdisciplinary fields. In LINC the training of researchers will be aided by secondments at the commercial partners premises, a series of workshops, schools and a conference. The strong commitment towards training and research of the partners will guarantee graduates with full interdisciplinary capabilities, that will allow them to significantly advance the present knowledge of climate phenomena, and which will provide them a wide-range of career opportunities.
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