Suche
Mein Konto
Climate protection in agriculture: measures for a green future!
The TU Braunschweig provides information about research, events and educational excellence in a dynamic university environment.
Climate protection in agriculture: measures for a green future!
On June 27, 2025, the Technical University of Braunschweig will present a variety of current projects that shed light on the connection between science, the environment and society. A central topic is climate protection in agriculture, which is supported with an innovative approach to early warning of vegetation stress.
As part of an ESA measurement campaign, the new HELiPOD helicopter model is being used to measure the condition of vegetation in Italy from the air. The aim is to detect drought or heat stress early, which is crucial for the implementation of climate-adapted agriculture. This measure is particularly relevant as agriculture in Germany is responsible for 8.8% of total emissions and the climate crisis is considered the greatest threat to food security. Germany plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 by taking various measures to reduce emissions and conserve resources. bmel.de reports that annual emissions from agriculture are to be reduced to 56 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents by 2030.
Research on the magnetocaloric effect
Another innovative area of research includes the magnetocaloric effect, which is being studied in the mineral atacamite. This technology, which optimizes heat transfer through magnetic fields, could have significant implications for energy-efficient cooling technologies. Scientists from the TU Braunschweig and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are researching how the drastic temperature change when applying magnetic fields can be used to develop new approaches for sustainable cooling technologies. These technologies could be used not only in household appliances, but also in heat pumps, promising greater efficiency compared to conventional solutions. wikipedia.org informed that prototypes are being tested with materials such as gadolinium, which has a Curie temperature of 19°C.
A key feature of the magnetocaloric effect is the alignment of the magnetic moments of a material in the magnetic field, which decreases as the magnetic field decreases and shows hysteresis effects. This research is crucial to developing low hysteresis materials that can be used for both cooling and heating, for example in modern underfloor heating systems.
Cultural events and education
The TU Braunschweig also promotes cultural activities that contribute to community building. On July 1st, the TU BigBand's semester concert will take place in the auditorium in the House of Science. Music lovers are welcome to enjoy the repertoire, which includes both new songs and classics like “Feeling Good.”
Another highlight is the math day at Lehndorf elementary school, where around 100 student teachers design mathematical projects for around 360 students. The aim is to promote individual and creative mathematics knowledge. These initiatives are part of the broader “Continuing Education in University Teaching” program, which offers teachers the opportunity to acquire the “Lower Saxony State Certificate in University Teaching” and improve their teaching skills.
In summary, the TU Braunschweig not only represents significant advances in research, but is also actively involved in education and culture in order to enrich both scientific and social life in the region. A variety of other events, such as funding programs for MINT research and information workshops, round off the university's commitment.