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From knowledge to action: “10 Must Knows” as a guide to preserving biodiversity

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:26:00 +0100

From as yet undiscovered biodiversity to resilient forests and the impact of food consumption on nature: 64 experts, including Wolfgang Wende from the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER), have now published their knowledge and recommendations in the form of “10 Must Knows from Biodiversity Science” for 2024. The Leibniz Research Network Biodiversity's new report provides policymakers and society with concrete ways to effectively conserve and sustainably use biodiversity at the local, national, and European levels and thereby also mitigate climate change.

Promoting innovative research on spatial aspects of transformations: IOER launches fellowship programme

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:54:42 +0100

With a new fellowship programme, the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) is offering established scientists the opportunity to advance their research ideas and network during a guest stay at the IOER. The first call for applications has been launched. Applications can be submitted until 13 May 2024.

Understanding the complexity of cities – Diego Rybski with DFG funding at the IOER

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:56:15 +0100

Funded by the Heisenberg Programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG), Dr Diego Rybski has been researching at the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) since February. Over the next five years, the scientist will be investigating the question of whether cities can be understood as complex systems, similar to physics, and what conclusions can be drawn from this for sustainable urban planning. With the Heisenberg Programme, the DFG supports outstanding researchers with research projects of high quality and originality.

Planetary Justice and Societal Responsibility – Register now for International Conference

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:27:00 +0100

Under the heading "Planetary Justice and Societal Responsibility in International Sustainability Sciences and Scientific Cooperation", the Leibniz Research Network "Knowledge for Sustainable Development" invites interested parties to its international conference 2024. The virtual event will take place on 13 and 14 March. Conference language is English. Participation is free of charge, registration is possible until 29 February.

IOER Conference 2024 "Space & Transformation: Living in Harmony with Nature"

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:28:00 +0100

What needs to be achieved in spatial development, i.e. in the planning and design of landscapes, regions, cities and neighbourhoods, so that people can live quickly and permanently in harmony with nature? – The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) will address this question at its 2024 conference under the heading "Space & Transformation: Living in Harmony with Nature". The IOER conference, including an international summer school of the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS), will take place from 25 to 27 September at the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum Dresden. Registration for the event will be possible from the beginning of May.

Leibniz R network announces another "Journalist in Residence" fellowship

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:27:00 +0100

For the fourth time, journalists have the opportunity to apply for a research fellowship from the Leibniz Research Network "Spatial Knowledge for Society and Environment - Leibniz R". This time, the host organisation is the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) in Dresden. Submission of applications was possible until 22 March 2024.

Supporting democracy and human dignity – A statement from the Leibniz Association

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:27:00 +0100

The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) fully endorses the statement of the Leibniz Association.

Which policies are suitable for climate adaptation? - Overview of modelling methods published

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:26:48 +0100

Which policies are suitable for tackling complex problems such as climate change adaptation? And how can we predict in advance whether a policy measure will have the intended effect? The PoliMod project at the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) is focussing on these questions. An initial study summarises the results of comprehensive research into qualitative and quantitative modelling approaches. It has been published in the "Climate Change" series of the Umweltbundesamt.

DNCi2023 report published: Protecting biodiversity | What can Saxony do?

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:31:00 +0100

How can actors in Saxony contribute to the fulfilment of global biodiversity goals? This question was the focus of the Interim Dresden Nexus Conference (DNCi2023) in summer 2023, a regional workshop format related to the international Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC). The summary of the results has now been published by the three organising institutions: United Nations University (UNU-FLORES), Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) and TUD Dresden University of Technology.

Season's greetings

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:15:11 +0100

The IOER team would like to thank all cooperation partners, funding bodies and service providers for their excellent collaboration and support.

Markus Münzinger receives the SaxFDM FAIRest Data Award

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:05:00 +0200

Markus Münzinger, research associate at the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER), has received the SaxFDM FAIRest Data Award for the Canopy Height Model Dresden 2017 data set. With this award, the initiative "SaxFDM – Forschungsdatenmanagement in Sachsen" (Research Data Management in Saxony) honours data sets that best fulfil the so-called FAIR principles. The award ceremony took place on 19 October during the SaxFDM conference in Chemnitz.

DLGS Winter School on "Urban Futures"

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:05:00 +0200

Questions of sustainable urbanism, spatial planning and transformation as well as the role of technology in shaping future cities are the focus of an international Winter School hosted by the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS). The event will take place on 15 December in Dresden.

Save the Date: IOER Conference 2024 "Space & Transformation: Living in Harmony with Nature"

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:28:50 +0200

What needs to be achieved in spatial development, i.e. in the planning and design of landscapes, regions, cities and neighbourhoods, so that people can live quickly and permanently in harmony with nature? – This is the question addressed by the IOER Conference 2024. Under the heading "Space & Transformation: Living in Harmony with Nature", the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) invites scientists and practitioners to the event. The IOER Conference will take place on 26 and 27 September at the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum Dresden. The day before, the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) will be organising its international Summer School for PhD students on the same overarching topic.

Martin Behnisch appointed to new professorship for Spatial Information and Modelling

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:05:00 +0200

With a sixth joint professorship appointment, the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) and the TUD Dresden University of Technology are strengthening their collaboration. Martin Behnisch, senior researcher at the IOER, has been appointed to the newly created Chair for Spatial Information and Modelling at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences. He is also the new head of the Research Area of the same name at the IOER

Joint research for urban and regional transformations: IOER strengthens strategic collaboration with Taiwan

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:30:06 +0200

The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) and the National Taiwan University (NTU) intend to work more closely on questions of sustainable urban and regional development in the future. Through the exchange of scientists at all career levels and joint research projects, new concepts and approaches for transformative change shall be developed. This forms the subject of a cooperation agreement that both institutions signed in July 2023.

Strengthening transdisciplinary research: IOER to co-lead new CoARA Working Group

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:38:40 +0200

In December 2022 an international coalition for advancing research assessment was formed (CoARA). Together with partners, the IOER is now leading one of the first CoARA Working Groups confirmed at the beginning of August. The Working Group will deal with the assessment of transdisciplinarity regarding its importance for solving pressing societal problems.

IOER Forum: Autumn series starts with a discussion on mobility in Dresden

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:48:00 +0200

A sustainable mobility culture and infrastructure will be the topic of a panel discussion entitled "Verkehrswende Dresden – Verkehrsflächen neu denken". The event will take place on 5 September at COSMO Science Forum. It kicks off the autumn series of the IOER Forum.

Book a Scientist – Speed Dating with Science

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:57:00 +0200

On September 12, curious minds are invited to a new edition of "Book a Scientist". In this format, initiated by the Leibniz Association, Leibniz researchers answer questions on topics that touch everyday life. This time, five scientists from the IOER are taking part.

IOER Forum | autumn series 2023: "No net land take - competition for land in cities, regions and landscapes"

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:33:00 +0200

The autumn series 2023 of the IÖR-Forum is dedicated to the change of land use. To kick things off, representatives from science, practice and civil society will discuss mobility in Dresden. This will be followed by lectures and discussions by scientists and practitioners on individual aspects of the topic until the end of the year.

What to do in urban heat stress? - Two videos and a manual provide important advice

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:40:00 +0200

At the end of the HeatResilientCity II project, which was led by the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER), the project partners have compiled important findings from the total project duration of more than five years and summarised them in two explanatory videos. In addition, a heat manual provides information on the health consequences of heat in the city and gives recommendations for action.

IOER Forum from autumn with new concept

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:46:00 +0200

The series "IOER Forum" starts in autumn 2023 with a new look. The series of events of the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) serves the dialogue and exchange with society. So far it has offered thematically diverse lectures. Now new formats are being added. Participation is open to all interested parties and is still free of charge.

"Raumforschung und Raumordnung | Spatial Research and Planning" accepted to Scopus database

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:43:00 +0200

Since June 2023, the Open-Access-journal "Raumforschung und Raumordnung | Spatial Research and Planning" is part of the database Scopus. The journal, which is published by the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) and four further members of the Research Network "Spatial Knowledge for Society and Environment (Leibniz R)", has thus reached a major milestone.

DNCi2023: Protecting biodiversity | What can Saxony do?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:31:23 +0200

How can actors in Saxony contribute to the fulfilment of global biodiversity goals? This question was the focus of the Interim Dresden Nexus Conference (DNCi2023) on 23 June, a regional workshop format related to the international Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC). Around 50 experts from science, politics and practice accepted the invitation of the United Nations University (UNU-FLORES), the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) and the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) and discussed regional solutions for the biodiversity crisis.

International Land Use Symposium ILUS 2023 on transforming cities and regions

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:05:00 +0200

How can spatial data and spatial analysis support the transition to sustainability? This question is the focus of the 4th International Land Use Symposium ILUS 2023, which will take place in Ahmedabad, India, from 4 to 6 October 2023. ILUS2023 will address tools, methods and application for transforming cities and regions. Registration is possible until 10 September 2023.

Position paper on designing missions for sustainability transformations published

Tue, 23 May 2023 17:07:44 +0200

Worldwide a profound change towards more sustainability is needed in order to overcome global challenges such as the climate crisis. With the innovative concept of mission-oriented research, science, together with a wide range of different stakeholders, is breaking new ground. But this new way of doing research itself has some challenges to overcome and needs certain prerequisites. A position paper of the Leibniz Research Network "Knowledge for Sustainable Development" addresses these challenges. It draws attention to seven key lessons.

Spatial Science Colloquium 2023 on "Spatial Development and Digitalisation"

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:53:00 +0200

The intensive interactions of digitalisation and spatial development are the focus of the Spatial Science Colloquium 2023 (SSC2023), an event hosted by the Leibniz Research Network "Spatial Knowledge for Society and Environment – Leibniz R". For the first time, the SSC will take place on two days: 4 July is an online event aimed at an international scientific audience. Day 2 on 5 July will be a face-to-face event in Berlin dedicated to the application-oriented exchange between science, politics and practice.

Data for the fundamental transformation of cities and regions – IOER establishes new Research Data Centre

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:00:15 +0200

The sustainable transformation of cities and regions requires specific knowledge resources as well as data, analyses and digital tools. In the future, science and practice will be able to fall back on services of the new research data centre IOER RDC, which the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) will establish over the next few years. It will be headed by data expert Dr Ramona Voshage. A new website provides information on the services offered by the IOER RDC.

How effective are adaptation measures in combating urban heat stress? - The "HRC-Hitzetool" was designed to evaluate them

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:40:55 +0100

Adaptation to summer heat is becoming increasingly crucial in German cities. A new online tool helps users to determine the effectiveness of various adaptation measures outdoors as well as in and around buildings. The "HRC-Hitzetool" (HRC heat tool) was developed as part of the HeatResilientCity (HRC) project - a joint effort of the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development and the Technische Universität Dresden along with research and community partners. The tool is suited to use by municipalities, the housing industry and individual people alike.

Colouring Dresden project seeks citizen scientists

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:30:00 +0100

Since the beginning of March, citizens of Dresden can actively participate in a citizen science project. The project is about bringing together knowledge about the city's diverse buildings in a digital map and thus making it visible and usable. The information is collected on the online platform "Colouring Dresden", which is operated by the IOER. Various event formats provide insight into the project and invite people to join in the research.

The Shape of Space – IOER and BBSR show exhibition in Leipzig

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 08:09:00 +0100

Germany's landscapes are diverse and constantly changing. Growing cities, wind turbines and solar fields, high-voltage lines, new traffic routes, agricultural industry and increasing technology are changing the landscape faster and faster. The exhibition "The Shape of Space - Landscapes of Germany as Images of Society" makes this change visible with diverse aerial photographs. The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) and the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) will present the exhibition from 15 May to 9 June 2023 at the Volkshochschule (vhs) Leipzig.