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Our principles for the archiving and sustainable publication of research data.

Small standing waters are overlooked and underestimated because of their small size – yet they account for more than 30 percent of the world's inland water bodies and are of great ecological and social importance.

IGB and its topics at a glance.

Scientific findings and developments from one year of freshwater research

IGB's structure at a glance.

The "Ecologist's Career Compass" helps students and professionals to discover the diversity of career paths in the ecological job market.

This IGB Policy Brief provides a concise summary of what is known about the causes of the fish kill, and what measures policymakers and authorities should take to restore and preserve the River Oder habitat and its important ecosystem services. 

Based on its research and expertise, IGB commented on the EU Consultation “Nutrients – Action plan for better management”. While the scientific advice focuses on the impact of nutrient emissions on freshwater ecosystems, the IGB scientists underlined that aquatic systems are also closely linked to their terrestrial surrounding.