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Leopoldina recommends establishing Earth System Science in Germany

In order to understand the Earth as one system and find effective solutions for global challenges, German Geosciences need to be modernised with ... More

Science academies publish statements ahead of the G7 summit

The science academies of the G7 states are calling for urgent international action to protect the ocean and polar regions and to accelerate ... More

COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness: more intensive research on antiviral medications

The availability of highly effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 marks a great advancement in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, there ... More

Leopoldina Statement on Economic Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about new medium- and long-term challenges in Germany that will need to be addressed by economic and social ... More

Climate Change: Factsheet explains Causes, Consequences and Possible Actions

Why is swift action to protect the climate so important and what is the scientific basis for calculations on causes and consequences of climate ... More

Annual Assembly discusses the Value and Protection of Diversity

The decline of biodiversity is one of the greatest societal challenges of the 21st century. This is why “Biodiversity and the Future of Diversity” ... More

COVID-19 pandemic: mitigating the consequences for children and adolescents

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a wide range of consequences for children and adolescents when it comes to education, social interaction ... More

Environment and ecology in green concept - 3d illustration

Climate neutrality: RNE and Leopoldina call for swift action

The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) have published a joint position paper ... More