UFZ
UFZ is a research center that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Climate change intensified 2022 drought in Central and Southern Europe, study finds
UFZ researchers estimate that climate change contributed to roughly one third of the drought intensity.
Research team develops an impact-based forecasting system for improved early flood warning
The combination of various forecasting models enables more precise forecasting of flood impacts.
Land under water: What causes extreme flooding?
According to UFZ researchers, the more flood driving factors there are, the more extreme a flood is.
Researchers analyze the illegal trade in supply of drinking water in Jordan
A UFZ research team quantifies the black market for drinking water.
Natural flood prevention: Building higher trust through better communication
A UFZ study shows: If the population feels well informed, it has a more positive view towards nature-based flood prevention.
Climate change is affecting drinking water quality
The disappearance of forests will have consequences for water quality in reservoirs.
Ecological functions of streams and rivers severely affected globally
International meta-analysis identifies critical stressors.
Drought in Europe from 2018 to 2020 was most intense in over 250 years
These were days, months and years that many will come to remember: the drought from 2018 to 2020. An international team of researchers led by scientists from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) has succeeded in categorizing the historical dimensions of this event. Based on their findings, no drought covering such a large area […]
Precipitation trends determine how often droughts and heat waves will occur together
Precipitation trends determine how often droughts and heat waves will occur together.