In the Media

IRI THESys doctoral researcher Laura Betancur was recently interviewed by Der Spiegel for their reportage “Die Wächter der Unterwelt” (The Guardians of the Underworld). In the piece, Laura provided insights on the growing movement for rivers’ rights and how local communities in Colombia are emerging as reference points in Latin America for legal and social initiatives to protect their territories. The interview highlights the relevance of grassroots cultural actions beyond the limitations of legal frames.

Jason Alexandra was a guest at IRI THESys in December 2023 with an International Connections Grant as part of the strategic partnership between HU and ANU. During his guest stay, the expert on water and climate issues analyzed the work of IRI THESys and compared it with that of his two home institutes.

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THESys member and PIK researcher Hermann Lotze-Campen explains on ZDF’s Morgenmagazin how we can prepare for extreme weather events and reduce their likelihood in the future.

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In a joint paper, THESys doctoral researcher Anja Klein and her colleagues argue for situated modelling – an approach that makes self-reflection part of knowledge production and relies on heterogeneous working groups. Find out more on HU’s press portal: Situierte Modellierung