This thesis investigates reactive interfaces in surface science across three domains: heterogeneous catalysis, environmental nanoplastics, and two-dimensional materials.

This thesis focuses on the social dimensions of crane and wetland conservation in rural landscapes in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

As a non-invasive genetic method, eDNA based approaches have become an important component of ecologists' and environmental managers' toolkits for biomonitoring in conservation and an increasingly important source of ecological knowledge.

PNEC-pro is a user-friendly screening tool for professionals dealing with the assessment of surface water quality. The tool calculates local, watertype specific no-effect concentrations (PNEC) of copper, lead, nickel and zinc based on biotic ligand models (BLMs).

Marine sponges are important members of reef ecosystems, as they play ecological roles that are essential for the health of the reef.

This thesis describes the genetic and prokaryotic diversity of giant barrel sponges.

Promotores: G. Persoon, R. Schefold

This thesis addresses the challenge of sustainable urban development by analyzing the interplay between green and grey infrastructure to optimize resource use and ecosystem services.

The International Health Regulations are a set of binding rules which organise the global response to viral outbreaks and other similar transboundary risks to public health.

Als Europese landen alleen vertrouwen op technologische vooruitgang, kunnen we de opwarming van de aarde niet beperken tot 1,5 graad. Ook huishoudens moeten hun levensstijl veranderen. Deze 'inconvenient truth' is het resultaat van de berekeningen van industrieel ecoloog Stephanie Cap. ‘Het is geen…

Security and safety challenges rank among the most pressing issues of modern times. Challenges such as cyber-crime, terrorism, and environmental disasters impact the lives of millions across the globe. The course will introduce you to this broad theme in an increasingly complex world.

Celebrating 20 years of Environmental Research and Education in Northern Cameroon

In 2013-2014, CML published over 100 papers, contributed to various international sustainability debates, renovated our building and educated thousands of students from all over the world through our MOOC. These accomplishments and many more are highlighted in this booklet, CML wish you a pleasant…

In this course, you will learn about sustainability and staying with the environmental boundaries of our planet. You will gain an understanding of the effects of growing affluence and population growth, the key challenges we are facing, and ways to influence your direct environment.

This thesis aimed to investigate the impact of exposure dynamics, relative contributions of ENPs(particle) and ENPs(ion), and dosing regimens on the toxicity of ENPs varying in different physico-chemical properties, on the composition and functioning of soil microbial communities.

Bacteria often experience external challenges, such as changes in environmental conditions or attacks by bacteriophages.

Welke kleding kun je het beste kopen als je aan het milieu wilt denken? Die vraag is nog niet zo makkelijk te beantwoorden. Je moet namelijk rekening houden met de hele levenscyclus van een kledingstuk: van productie tot het moment dat we het de deur uit doen. In de rubriek 'What's better?' van radioprogramma…

Fate and toxicity of copper nanoparticles was related to the water chemistry of the environment and pristine size.

Projecten van de afdeling Environmental Biology

Hieronder vind je een overzicht van de publicaties van LAPP.

Wat hebben klimaatverandering en traditionele Japanse muziek met elkaar te maken? Veel, vermoedt universitair docent Andrea Giolai. Hij krijgt een NWO-beurs om de relatie verder uit te diepen.

Studenten Urban Studies kunnen vanaf dit semester aan de slag met de stedelijke ontwikkeling van de gemeente Den Haag. Een LUF stimuleringssubsidie maakt het mogelijk dat zij hun kennis nog beter in de praktijk kunnen brengen. Tegelijkertijd start een onderzoek naar het optimale gebruik van de stedelijke…

How do you engage society to stop biodiversity loss? How do you create political and social involvement to deal with climate change? And how do you balance the economic needs of industry with the negative effects of pollution? If you find these kinds of questions interesting, then this Pre-University…

What is the optimal design of sandy solutions for sustainable climate change adaption, from an ecological, biophysical and societal point of view?

Seagrass is a marine flowering plant with special adaptations to coastal and marine environments, playing a crucial role in providing a wide range of ecosystem services.

Promotor: E. Gittenberger, Co-promotores: B.W. Hoeksema; L.P. van Ofwegen

Biodiversity enables ecosystems to thrive through the synergy of functional differences among organisms. While human well-being strongly depends on biodiversity-driven ecosystem services, human actions are also at the root of current unprecedented biodiversity declines.

Promotores: W.J.G.M. Peijnenburg, G.R. de Snoo, Co-promotor: M.G. Vijver

Binnen het brede netwerk van de Universiteit Leiden neemt het instituut deel aan onderzoek binnen de volgende profileringsgebieden:

Promotor: G.R. de Snoo Co-promotor: C.J.M. Musters

In this PhD study, I aim to deepen our understanding of the influence of major mycorrhizal types, namely arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) and ectomycorrhizae (EM), on the global soil carbon cycle and their potential distribution changes under future environmental shifts.

Promotores: Prof.dr. W.J.G.M. Peijnenburg & Dr. M.G. Vijver

The use of N fertilizers has increased worldwide in the past century. While this increased input of N has increased food productivity, it has also contributed to decreases in biodiversity, soil quality and environmental health, including increases in greenhouse gas emissions.

Anthropogenic change is reshaping ecological systems, raising concerns about increasing transmission of infectious diseases. Among these, mosquito-borne diseases may be particularly sensitive to environmental change, as their transmission depends on vector populations.