Researchers in Helmholtz Earth and Environment are investigating and measuring our planet, environment, and atmosphere. They collect data and facts about the soil under our feet, the air we breathe, the atmosphere that protects us, and the nature that nourishes and surrounds us. They monitor rivers, clouds, air and water currents, land surfaces, and forests; travel the oceans; dispatch experts to far-off polar regions; and send measuring instruments into space via satellite. In doing so, they also take a fresh look at nature’s toolbox, the diversity of renewable resources, and the possibilities offered by biotechnology.
The researchers use their findings to develop knowledge-based solutions and robust forecast models. With these strategies, they are paving the way for a sustainable use of natural resources and a circular bioeconomy, and providing society and politics with concrete recommendations for action.
Jülich scientists help us to gain a deeper understanding of our atmosphere and our soil, mitigate climate change, and avoid air pollution. They collect and analyse information that enable adaptation strategies to be developed to counteract the consequences of climate change in a targeted manner. At the same time, they work on solutions for establishing a sustainable bioeconomy in order to use the Earth’s resources more efficiently and protect them in the long term.
Forschungszentrum Jülich is involved in the programme 'Changing Earth – Sustaining our Future'. Here you can find information on the programm and topics. ↓
There are many bright minds behind research in the field of ‘Matter’. Here you will find an overview of Jülich contact persons at the level of the Research Field and its programmes. ↓
Successful research is only possible in a network. Get an overview of the other Helmholtz Centres involved in this research field here. ↓
Our planet is a highly complex system. Soil and atmosphere; lakes, rivers, and oceans; “permanent” ice; plants, animals, and microorganisms – nothing can be viewed in isolation. Collaboration therefore plays a key role in the Helmholtz programme “Changing Earth – Sustaining our Future”. The aim is to pool knowledge and demonstrate potential courses of action for a sustainable future.
Unique infrastructures and long-term projects help researchers to sharpen their focus on our planet. Examples include the Jülich atmospheric simulation chamber SAPHIR; the IAGOS measurement campaign, which has been running for 30 years; the use of unique measuring instruments developed in house and deployed on weather balloons, research aircraft, or zeppelins; the TERENO Earth observation network; the FLEX satellite infrastructure for mapping global photosynthetic activity; the Jülich Plant Phenotyping Center; and Jülich’s infrastructure for microbiology and biotechnology research. All of the work carried out is supported by the world’s most powerful supercomputers and sophisticated algorithms for advanced simulations and models – whether it be for calculating biological processes and ecosystems, extreme weather events, air quality, or climate change.
There are many bright minds behind research in the field of 'Helmholtz Earth and Environment'. Here you will find an overview of Jülich contact persons at the level of the research field and its programmes. Further specific contact persons can be found on the relevant topic pages.
Mitglied des Vorstandes
Leiter der Systemischen Mikrobiologie (IBG-1)
This field is coordinated by Helmholtz Vice President for the Research Field Earth and Environment Prof. Dr. Susanne Buiter (Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam - Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum).
In PoF IV, the centers involved in Helmholtz Earth and Environment are: Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung (AWI), Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel, Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung (UFZ), Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT).
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