Analysis of bioenergy production in Central Germany and

Analysis of bioenergy production in Central Germany and modelling of their impacts on ecosystem services Daniel Wurbs GEOFLUX, Halle (Saale), Germany Brussels, 28 October 2015 Photo: André Künzelmann (UFZ)

Role in Open. NESS • Involved in WP 5 (case 08 Saxony) • Cooperating with Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (Uf. Z) 12. 6. 2021 Daniel Wurbs, GEOFLUX (Germany) • Joint development and application of tools and methods • Data collection, mapping of ES • Modelling and analysis (Erosion modelling; climate scenario analysis) • Organisation of CAB-meetings and information of stakeholders

Main expected outputs • GEOFLUX is specialized in ecosystem (erosion) modelling and scenario analyses • Thus, there is interest in the following research outputs: 12. 6. 2021 Daniel Wurbs, GEOFLUX (Germany) • What´s the impact of increasing of bioenergy production in our case study area on the different ecosystems ? • What are the problems and solutions for various ecosystem services ? • How can stakeholders be informed/advised ? 3 Photo: André Künzelmann (UFZ)

Main expected benefits to the company • Expansion company profile by … 12. 6. 2021 Daniel Wurbs, GEOFLUX (Germany) • … application of new methods and models • … more specialization in the topic of ecosystem services & bio energy production • Creation & extension of relationships with … • … involved stakeholders (regional & national administration) • … Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (Uf. Z) • … other participants in Open. NESS

Generic lessons for SMEs • Participation in EU research projects enables SMEs to gain scientific and administrative experience • Enables exchange at international level 12. 6. 2021 Daniel Wurbs, GEOFLUX (Germany) • Especially small SME under circumstances might face difficulties to ensure the logistical (international meetings) and personnel expenses 5