World Water Day

World Water Day Every year on March 22nd, World Water Day serves as a global reminder of the importance of protecting our water resources and promoting sustainable water use. This annual observance highlights the critical role that water plays in our daily lives, economies, and ecosystems. This year, the United Nations focused on the protection

Reflections on Boundaries in Inter- and Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research

Reflections on Boundaries in Inter- and Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research At the DKN Sustainability Summit, regulate members Fanny Frick-Trzebitzky and Linda Söller chaired a session on “Boundaries as Integration, Boundaries of Integration”—a critical topic in inter- and transdisciplinary research. The discussion, inspired by insights from the regulate research group, explored how boundaries shape sustainability research and

What Protects Us from Too Much Water?

What Protects Us from Too Much Water? Due to the climate crisis, heavy rainfall is increasingly flooding German cities. This threatens lives and incurs billions of euros in damages. Outdated plans and unclear responsibilities have so far hindered effective flood protection. To change this, better coordination between authorities is needed. Additionally, flood protection must be

“Water is a burning issue for people.” An ethnographic analysis of regulated water policy in Frankfurt am Main and its significance for regional usage conflicts

“Water is a burning issue for people.” An ethnographic analysis of regulated water policy in Frankfurt am Main and its significance for regional usage conflicts This work centers on the drinking water supply in Frankfurt am Main and the associated conflicts of use. Special significance is given to the regions of Vogelsberg and Hessisches Ried,

Groundwater models through stakeholders’eyes: Evaluating benefits, challenges, andlessons for SGMA implementation

Our team member Linda Söller has contributed to a recent study investigating how groundwater models are used in developing Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The research highlights both the benefits and challenges of incorporating these models into stakeholder-driven planning processes.