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Science in dialogue: Forests protect the climate and habitats!
TUM’s new “AHA” initiative promotes science communication. Opening event on May 18th in the Hofbräukeller.
Science in dialogue: Forests protect the climate and habitats!
On May 14, 2025, the new initiative “AHA – The Science Communication Hub” was presented, which is dedicated to target group-oriented science communication. This is supported by various institutions such as the Technical University of Munich (TUM), museums and research institutes. The aim is to strengthen trust in research and promote dialogue between science and society. As part of this initiative, the first public event “AHA Wirtshaus-Wissen” will take place on May 18, 2025 in the Hofbräukeller on Wiener Platz in Munich. The event will be moderated by TV reporter Willi Weitzel, while TUM professor Ferdinand Ludwig will take part in the discussion. TUM reports that…
The discussion highlights the forest as a habitat, a place to relax, a supplier of building materials and a climate protector. In addition to Professor Ludwig, other renowned experts are also expected, including Dr. Thassilo Franke from the Bavarian State Natural Science Collections, Prof. Dr. Michaela Hau from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence and Prof. Dr. Raoul Klingner from the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research WKI. The event is particularly aimed at young people from the 3rd grade and entry is free, while drinks and food have to be paid for. After the lectures, there will be the opportunity to ask questions and exchange experiences in an informal setting. AHA provides information about...
Forests and climate change
The importance of forests in Germany is currently in focus, particularly with regard to their ability to adapt to extreme weather conditions such as storms, droughts and insect infestation. Forest owners are required to develop strategies to strengthen the climate protection performance of their forests. To this end, the Natural Forest Academy is conducting a comprehensive literature study that is intended to help identify “no-regret” and “low-regret” strategies that have positive effects independent of climate change. Natural Forest Academy highlights that...
The literature study focuses on forests with older trees, which play a key role in climate protection and biodiversity. Several hundred scientific studies are evaluated to analyze factors such as tree growth, ability to respond to disturbances and carbon storage. The results so far are intended to support the Scientific Advisory Board for Natural Climate Protection in the development of sustainable forest management strategies. The study aims to provide an objective basis for the debate about forests, climate and human use.