Welcome to gaiac, the Research Institute for Ecosystem Analysis and Assessment e.V. at RWTH Aachen University.
We are pleased to be your partner for applied research and risk assessment in the fields of ecotoxicology and ecology. Our range of services is aimed at industry, the public sector as well as planning offices and water associations.
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And how many earthworms live in your soil?
In cooperation with the Institute for Environmental Research at RWTH Aachen University (IFER) and the Bavarian State Research Centre for Agriculture, Institute of Agroecology and Organic Farming (LfL) and under…
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Publication: Natur und Landschaft 9/10
The current issue of the journal "Natur und Landschaft" focuses on the topic of ‘Protecting soil life’. Together with numerous specialist colleagues, an overview is given of the current status…
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How are floating photovoltaic systems affecting the aquatic biocoenosis?
In the SPUErs project, funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the progres.nrw programme, we are investigating the effects of floating photovoltaic systems on vertical and horizontal physical gradients…
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Undercover in the field
Have you ever wondered how the use of film affects the structure of biotic communities in the agricultural landscape? We take a closer look and have just completed the first…
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About us
We develop solutions for sustainable environmental management
gaiac Research Institute for Ecosystem Analysis and Assessment
at RWTH Aachen University
An der Ölmühle 2
52074 Aachen – Germany
Phone: +49 241 – 8027600
Mail: info@gaiac-eco.de