Effects of land use on soil biodiversity in cropland and grassland  › more

Biodiversity, ecosystems and economics of enriching beech forests with conifers  › more

New study published in Science  › more

Today, the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) enters a new phase with new funding, a new COO, and a new research group.  › more

More than half of Germany’s habitat types have an ecologically unfavourable status  › more

New study shows climate impact  › more

Botanik-Tagung takes place from 15 to 19 September at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg  › more

Serious impact on climate, say researchers  › more

Birds and mammels on islands have a slower metabolism than their closest relatives on the mainland  › more

Early career researchers study sustainable development  › more

A new study reveals how farming practices affect colony health.  › more

Researchers developed a comprehensive framework to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in global biodiversity research  › more

Low-intensity grassland is better able to withstand the consequences of climate change  › more

By leveraging millions of time-stamped observations, researchers can identify plant rhythms and ecological patterns year-round  › more

Study identifies policy needs, challenges, and future pathways.  › more

Report by Jose Valdez, postdoctoral researcher of Biodiversity Conservation at iDiv and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) Despite hosting some of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems…  › more

iDiv met with members of the Bundestag to discuss expanding Germany's role  › more

Life strategies of a multitude of soil faunal taxa can affect the formation of organic matter in soil.  › more

New study in Nature Communications  › more

Land users struggle with inflexible regulations and a lack of workforce  › more

Largest modelling study of its kind, published in Science  › more

Local differences in plant traits partially explain variation in climate-regulation processes  › more

Researchers at iDiv propose a new strategy for rewilding amphibians in a recent study.  › more

One-third of Africa’s great ape population faces risks related to mining  › more

Diana Wall passed away on the 25th of March 2024. Diana Wall, a leading environmental scientist and soil ecologist, has been a longstanding member of iDiv's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and part…  › more

New study reveals how social status and behaviour are reflected in the genetic makeup  › more

Ecologist Prof Henrique Pereira is part of the ECB's Motifs Advisory Group, which proposes motifs for the next generation of euro banknotes.  › more

Fish species respond to temperature increases by going after more readily available prey. Models suggest this behaviour could lead to more extinctions.  › more

A new approach to quantify the dependency of international trade and so-called Nature’s contributions to people  › more

Nature study on the effects of land use change in tropical ecosystems  › more

Study identifies vegetation types most in need of conservation efforts to protect threatened species.  › more

Higher temperatures could pose the greatest threat  › more

The US researcher will use the prize money for several stays at iDiv  › more

Survey shows positive attitudes towards rewilding in the Oder Delta region, but finds locals’ feelings are mixed.  › more

Whitepaper examines the role of technology and finance to address biodiversity challenges  › more

Wirth’s work complements research focus of the Max Planck Institute  › more

Effects of extreme drought have been greatly underestimated  › more

Study reveals link between frequent plantation visits and infant mortality in wild southern pig-tailed macaques in Peninsular Malaysia  › more

Interview with Martin Quaas, head of Biodiversity Economics research group  › more