Climate and Nature

University of Groningen researchers Jacqueline Stefels and Maria van Leeuwe are joining an expedition to Antarctica on the icebreaker Polarstern. They investigate the influence of sea ice and algae on the regional climate in Antarctica. This contributes to the protection of the Weddell Sea.

André Faaij, Professor of Energy Systems Analysis at the University of Groningen and Director of Science and Technology at TNO, attended the COP30 climate conference, where topics such as climate change, climate adaptation and the energy transition were discussed. He saw many positive aspects.

Coral reefs worldwide are dying off so rapidly that we have now reached the first climate tipping point, researchers reported last week. Sancia van der Meij, marine biologist at the University of Groningen, researches various species inhabiting coral reefs and is deeply concerned.

With a grant from the Wadden Fund and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, RUG Professor Britas Klemens Eriksson will conduct research into the impact of noise on underwater life in the Wadden Sea.

A shift in everyday habits by the world’s wealthiest households could cut the overall household-related global carbon emissions by 40 percent.

Microorganisms may offer solutions that can help us combat climate change, say RUG scientists. This is also shown in an international report.

The Wadden Sea has always played an important role for fish, birds, and soil life: it serves as a breeding ground, refuelling station, and resting place. However, the Wadden Sea is not doing well. Today, researchers of the University of Groningen present their findings of the projects Swimway Waddenzee and Waddenmozaïek. 

Professor of Migratory Bird Ecology Theunis Piersma has been named a Knight of the National Order of Mauritania.