(Opinion piece) At first, environmentalism and right-wing extremism seem worlds apart. Most environmentalists such as us GCE students would consider ourselves as democratic, humanists, and progressive thinkers, invested in addressing climate change, global challenges and working for a sustainable future for all. Meanwhile, right-wing movements downplay or outright deny environmental problems. They typically follow a […]
The application period for our Master’s Program is now open! If you are interested in joining our program, you can submit your application via CAMPUSonline. International applicants should also ensure that they obtain their VPD (preliminary review documentation) from UNI-assist before completing their application. About the program The Master’s program in Global Change Ecology is […]
Being part of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC was an absolute honor for us as GCEs. Witnessing the clever arguments and negotiations of 197 countries under one huge roof is clearly an experience of a lifetime. Not only the high-profile negotiations, but also the side events associated with pavilions of […]
Are you passionate about tackling the pressing challenges of global change? The M.Sc. Global Change Ecology at the University of Bayreuth offers an exceptional opportunity to become a leader in environmental science and policy. Taught in English, this interdisciplinary programme explores the environmental, ecological and societal dimensions of global change. Designed for enthusiastic and driven […]
In November 2024, four GCEs had the opportunity to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan as observers. This event is held every year in different countries by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) with the aim of negotiating and agreeing on global strategies to combat climate change. […]
As we have highlighted in previous blog posts, our planet’s and its people’s health is deeply interconnected and depends on thriving ecosystems and a stable climate.However, unprecedented challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing health disparities underscore the need to change our current approaches to, for example, economics and ecosystems. Therefore, in this […]
Disclaimer: This blog entry is the third of four on planetary health. Flexitarian, paleo, keto, vegan – with so many diverse diets out there and new ones seemingly being developed each year, finding your perfect fit can feel overwhelming. One recent addition to this list of diets is the Planetary Health Diet (PHD). This addition attempts to tackle two of […]
Every day, news about rising temperatures, natural disasters, biodiversity loss, or melting ice caps seems to get worse. It’s challenging not to feel a growing sense of worry about the future. Emerging global difficulties are weighing heavily on an increasing number of people, and they are not just environmental issues; they are also impacting our […]
Imagine waking up one morning to a world where we experience pleasant temperatures, fresh air, clean rivers, and blooming forests. Such a scene doesn’t have to be a utopia, it can be a reality if we take the health of our planet seriously. However, we’re not there yet. Compared to this vision of our future, […]
In December 2023, 11 Global Change Ecology students had the opportunity to visit the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai as Observers. Here we reflect on our experiences and give some insights into the workings of an international climate conference. Writing about the one COP seems impossible since there is not just one. I […]
