Project
How can we protect biodiversity and the climate while ensuring a stable and resilient food supply? This central question lies at the heart of a research project that seeks innovative answers to this complex challenge. It aims to develop solutions that respect and sustainably use the planet’s limited resources. By bringing together experts from diverse disciplines, the project strives to identify and address knowledge gaps at the intersections of biodiversity, climate, agriculture, and nutrition. Its interdisciplinary approach fosters a holistic understanding of the complex interconnections among these areas. A key focus of the project is linking scientific research with public discourse. It prioritizes the integration of knowledge and the development of transformative solutions that can be applied at local, regional, and international levels. The overarching goal is to support societal shifts toward comprehensive sustainability through the promotion of innovation and evidence-based decision-making. Another essential component is the development of effective strategies for communicating scientific information to the public. This includes actively addressing misinformation related to sustainability. The project reviews and synthesizes various science communication methods, creates educational materials tailored to different audiences, and designs training programs that treat biodiversity, climate, agriculture, and nutrition as interconnected fields. It also explores new ways of transferring knowledge and technology, aiming to make complex information more accessible and engaging. These tools are intended to support both classroom teaching and self-directed learning. To test and refine its approaches, the project will implement activities at five pilot sites located in both developed and developing countries. These sites will help ensure the applicability and effectiveness of its solutions in real-world contexts.
04/2024 - 03/2027
Leibniz Association (WGL)
https://www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/en/research/leibniz-labs/systemic-sustainability
German Institute for Adult Education – Leibniz-Centre for Lifelong Learning (DIE), Bonn
German Institute for Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien (GIGA)
TIB – Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology
Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (SGN)
GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences
Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)
Research Center Borstel - Leibniz Lung Center (FZB)
Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW)