@misc{BundschuhRappelBocketal., author = {Bundschuh, Jana and Rappel, Herbert and Bock, Andreas and Balleisen, Ute and Daiser, Markus and Friedmann, G{\"u}nter and K{\"o}nig, Werner and Miltenberger, Tobias and M{\"u}ller, Manuela and M{\"u}ller, Robert and Poeplau, Norbert and Roosen, Alix and Schlotter, Alexander and Sedlmair, Christian and Weiler, Michael and Thewes, Christoph and Brock, Christopher}, title = {Effects of queen excluders on the colony dynamics of honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) under biodynamic management}, series = {Apidologie}, volume = {55}, journal = {Apidologie}, number = {16}, issn = {1297-9678}, doi = {10.1007/s13592-023-01041-9}, abstract = {The evaluation of beekeeping management practices (BMPs) is important for beekeepers worldwide because their choice affects health and survival of managed honeybee (A. mellifera L.) colonies and touches ethical and economic questions. This study focusses on queen excluders, a common hive addition in contemporary beekeeping. Its impacts are controversially discussed but have not been studied scientifically yet. Within a 4-year participatory on-farm experiment, we assessed the effects on colony dynamics in 64 hives in 8 apiaries during one season in Germany using the Liebefeld estimation method. We found no significant deviation for parameters of colony dynamics between hives managed with and without queen excluders. A qualitative decision-making tool (Pugh decision matrix) facilitated concept selection only for specific beekeepers.}, language = {en} } @misc{EisenhauerFrankWeigeltetal., author = {Eisenhauer, Nico and Frank, Karin and Weigelt, Alexandra and Bartkowski, Bartosz and Beugnon, R{\´e}my and Liebal, Katja and Mahecha, Miguel and Quaas, Martin and Al-Halbouni, Djamil and Bastos, Ana and Bohn, Friedrich J. and Brito, Mariana Madruga de and Denzler, Joachim and Feilhauer, Hannes and Fischer, Rico and Fritsche, Immo and Guimaraes-Steinicke, Claudia and H{\"a}nsel, Martin and Haun, Daniel B. M. and Herrmann, Hartmut and Huth, Andreas and Kalesse-Los, Heike and Koetter, Michael and Kolleck, Nina and Krause, Melanie and Kretschmer, Marlene and Leit{\~a}o, Pedro J. and Masson, Torsten and Mora, Karin and M{\"u}ller, Birgit and Peng, Jian and P{\"o}hlker, Mira L. and Ratzke, Leonie and Reichstein, Markus and Richter, Solveig and R{\"u}ger, Nadja and S{\´a}nchez-Parra, Beatriz and Shadaydeh, Maha and Sippel, Sebastian and Tegen, Ina and Thr{\"a}n, Daniela and Umlauft, Josefine and Wendisch, Manfred and Wolf, Kevin and Wirth, Christian and Zacher, Hannes and Zaehle, S{\"o}nke and Quaas, Johannes}, title = {A belowground perspective on the nexus between biodiversity change, climate change, and human well-being}, series = {Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment}, volume = {3}, journal = {Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, issn = {2767-035X}, doi = {10.1002/sae2.12108}, pages = {12}, abstract = {Soil is central to the complex interplay among biodiversity, climate, and society. This paper examines the interconnectedness of soil biodiversity, climate change, and societal impacts, emphasizing the urgent need for integrated solutions. Human-induced biodiversity loss and climate change intensify environmental degradation, threatening human well-being. Soils, rich in biodiversity and vital for ecosystem function regulation, are highly vulnerable to these pressures, affecting nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and resilience. Soil also crucially regulates climate, influencing energy, water cycles, and carbon storage. Yet, climate change poses significant challenges to soil health and carbon dynamics, amplifying global warming. Integrated approaches are essential, including sustainable land management, policy interventions, technological innovations, and societal engagement. Practices like agroforestry and organic farming improve soil health and mitigate climate impacts. Effective policies and governance are crucial for promoting sustainable practices and soil conservation. Recent technologies aid in monitoring soil biodiversity and implementing sustainable land management. Societal engagement, through education and collective action, is vital for environmental stewardship. By prioritizing interdisciplinary research and addressing key frontiers, scientists can advance understanding of the soil biodiversity-climate change-society nexus, informing strategies for environmental sustainability and social equity.}, language = {en} } @misc{BillerbeckKieferWinkleretal., author = {Billerbeck, Anna and Kiefer, Christoph P. and Winkler, Jenny and Bernath, Christiane and Sensfuß, Frank and Kranzl, Lukas and M{\"u}ller, Andreas and Ragwitz, Mario}, title = {The race between hydrogen and heat pumps for space and water heating: A model-based scenario analysis}, series = {Energy Conversion and Management}, volume = {299}, journal = {Energy Conversion and Management}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, issn = {0196-8904}, doi = {10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117850}, pages = {19}, abstract = {This paper analyses different levels and means of the electrification of space and hot water heating using an explorative modelling approach. The analysis provides guidance to the ongoing discussion on favourable pathways for heating buildings and the role of secondary energy carriers such as hydrogen or synthetic fuels. In total, 12 different scenarios were modelled with decarbonisation pathways until 2050, which cover all 27 member states of the European Union. Two highly detailed optimisation models were combined to cover the building stock and the upstream energy supply sector. The analysis shows that decarbonisation pathways for space and water heating based on large shares of heat pumps have at least 11\% lower system costs in 2050 than pathways with large shares of hydrogen or synthetic fuels. This translates into system cost savings of around €70 bn. Heat pumps are cost-efficient in decentralised systems and in centralised district heating systems. Hence, heat pumps should be the favoured option to achieve a cost-optimal solution for heating buildings. Accordingly, the paper makes a novel and significant contribution to understanding suitable and cost-efficient decarbonisation pathways for space and hot water heating via electrification. The results of the paper can provide robust guidance for policymakers.}, language = {en} }