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How to operationalise the term water security? Three water experts in dialogue
Focussing on how to operationalise the term water security, the interdisciplinary dialogue presents positions from three water researchers (IRI THESys/ IGB/ Université de Limoges) and invites to actively participate in the discussion. It will take place on 30 November 2018.
New Research Group on Multifunctional Landscapes
Since 1 November 2018, IRI THESys is home to a new research group led by Dr. Ina Säumel. The group will focus on edible city solutions, future landscapes and healthy living.
Apply now for the THESys Award 2018
For the fourth time, the IRI THESys awards prizes for excellent bachelor and master theses in the field of human-environment research at HU Berlin. The closing date for this year's application is November 30, 2018.
New paper on wildfire strategies
Dr. Iago Otero, former postdoctoral researcher at IRI THESys, has published parts of his research results in PLOS ONE. The pilot study demonstrates how democratic participation is able to reduce wildfire risk.
New paper on payments for ecosystem services
As one of the results of her PhD, Letícia Santos de Lima published a paper in Ecological Economics discussing if PES schemes will survive even without evidence of their effectiveness.