Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences

The Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES) aims to perform world leading research in order to understand the response of the natural environment to human impact. With this knowledge, the institute contributes to mitigating ecosystem degradation and finding solutions to restore the natural environment.

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Why does methane bubble up in lakes and rivers (and is that a problem)?

11 September 2024 Research news item

Ecologist Sarian Kosten researches why and how much methane is emitted from our surface waters.

With the right plants peat can recover and that's great news for nature

09 September 2024 Research news item

Wetlands, such as bogs and marshes, have largely disappeared in the Netherlands. With humidification and the growth of the right plants, wetlands can be restored. This is evident from research by Renske Vroom from Radboud University.

Sarian Kosten nominated for Huibregtsen Prize 2024

29 August 2024 Research news item

The prize is intended for a recent research project that combines scientific quality and innovation with significant societal impact. Sarian Kosten receives the nomination for her project 'Aquatic systems in a warming climate'.