Almut Arneth

Prof. Almut Arneth is a leading ecosystem researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where she heads the 'Modeling Global Land Ecosystems' working group at KIT's Alpine Campus in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Her work focuses on the interactions between terrestrial ecosystems and climate change, emphasizing the interdependence of biodiversity, carbon storage, and human livelihoods.

Research Interests: Arneth investigates the impacts of global environmental change on ecosystems, including land-use dynamics, climate-biodiversity feedback loops, and sustainable land management. She advocates for holistic approaches to address climate and biodiversity crises, stressing the need to reduce emissions, restore natural habitats, and implement equitable policies.

• Key focus areas: Terrestrial Ecosystems, Carbon Cycle Modeling, Land-Atmosphere Interactions
• Policy influence: IPCC Special Reports, IPBES Global Assessments, Leopoldina Discussion Papers

Scientific Awards:

• 2022 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (Germany's most prestigious research award)
• Highly cited researcher in climate-biodiversity science

Public Engagement: Arneth contributes to international climate assessments (IPCC) and biodiversity policy frameworks (IPBES, UN Convention on Biological Diversity). She emphasizes the urgency of aligning climate, biodiversity, and social justice goals, particularly in agricultural and forestry practices.