29 October 2019 press release IGB Policy Brief: Strengths and weaknesses of the Water Framework Directive The IGB Policy Brief recommends continued commitment to the objectives of the WFD and improved practical implementation – and offers options for action to policy makers and practitioners.
1 October 2019 We grieve the Loss of Victoria Braithwaite We are deeply saddened by the death of Professor Victoria Braithwaite. The staff and management of the IGB commemorate her with great sadness.
30 September 2019 insight Schwoerbel-Benndorf Prizes to IGB Young Researchers At its annual conference, the German Limnological Society (DGL) awards three prizes to outstanding young researchers. Jonas Schaper and Oleksandra Shumilova from IGB received the 2nd and 3rd prizes. Congratulations!
1 October 2020 short news Latte Macchiato for freshwater research Today is World Coffee Day, so lay back, take a sip, watch our video and learn more about how water bodies stratify like milk in your coffee.
23 September 2019 insight International Workshop on the Evolution of Female and Male When fundamental perspectives in research change, it is good to share them. At the expert meeting from September 19 to 21 there was no gender struggle but a lively discourse on the evolution of female and male.
19 September 2019 insight The IGB Newsletter 4/2019 is out! Every other month, the FRESHWATER NEWS give an overview of the developments in IGB freshwater research and of upcoming events.
20 September 2019 short news The fingerprint of water in cyclones Dörthe Tetzlaff and her team investigated the path of water in cyclones.
18 September 2019 short news Survey on urban ponds Support the project Urban Algae and participate in the online survey on perception and appreciation of urban ponds by 30th September 2019!
16 September 2019 press release Fungicides as an underestimated hazard for freshwater organisms Justyna Wolinska and her Team have found that pollution by fungicides can have unforeseen but far-reaching consequences for the functioning of aquatic systems – like indirectly on the development of algal blooms.
11 September 2019 press release "Planting water" is possible – against aridity and droughts Dörthe Tetzlaff and her team have developed a mathematical model that can reflect the complex interplays between vegetation, soil and water regimes.
