Current note
In accordance with the guidelines of the authorities and the Robert Koch Institute, we are not offering guided tours for visitors at AWI sites for the time being. Our employees are increasingly working from home. If appointments or meetings with AWI staff are pending, please check whether they can be held by telephone or video conference. Service providers or suppliers can contact their client at the AWI by telephone or e-mail if they have any questions. We try to deal with all requests in a timely manner. We ask for your understanding if delays occur.
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Exploring Ice and Oceans
The polar regions and the oceans play a central role in the global climate system. We explore the Arctic, Antarctic, and the seas and coastal regions of the temperate latitudes. From the atmosphere to the deep sea. Climate research for us and for future generations.
Logbook
Tracking down microplastics in Antarctica
29.11.2021
Microplastics are everywhere, even in the most remote places. Where do these tiny pieces of plastic come from? Researchers from the University of Basel and the Alfred Wegener Institute have shown that it takes precise analysis to answer this question.
Find out more >"Map the Gaps"
25.11.2021
The aim of the "Seabed 2030" project is to bring together all available bathymetric data to produce the definitive map of the world ocean floor by 2030 and make it available to all. The AWI is an integral part of the Seabed 2030 project. On December 1st from 2 p.m. the "Map the Gaps Symposium" will be organized. Topics such as mapping and data processing technology, deep water exploration and alumni activities are shared and discussed. This year's event is virtually hosted by IOC Africa and all are welcome.
Planetary Health: What we need to talk about
18.11.2021
Today, the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) publishes a new impulse paper on planetary health, on which AWI biologist Prof. Hans-Otto Pörtner worked as a member. With this paper, the WBGU wants to initiate a discussion on health and global sustainability. The results and insights gained from it are intended to inspire the preparation of the main report on this topic, which is scheduled for publication in 2023.
Events
Event
Lectures for school classes
New lecture series for upper secondary school students
When: Fr, 03.09.2021 - Mo, 20.12.2021
Where: ONLINE
Who: Staff Unit 'Scientific Education' (Alfred Wegener Institute)
