RTG- Urban Green Infrastructure

The aim of this RTG-UGI is to inspire and train young researchers to develop novel solutions for Urban Green Infrastructures (UGI). By developing networks of green and blue open spaces with multiple ecosystem services, the sustainability, resilience and quality of life of cities will be improved. Doctoral candidates undergo a specific and innovative qualification program that enables them to conduct UGI-related research in their respective disciplines at the highest academic level, while training them in inter- and transdisciplinary research within a systems thinking approach. They collaborate with, and receive support and guidance from, leading researchers in the fields of urban planning, ecology, engineering, and environmental medicine. The Research Training Group therefore represents a cornerstone in the careers of young scientists integrated urban research. The Research Training Group develops within a social-ecological-technological systems framework with three interacting UGI research clusters on (1) urban transformation, (2) climate resilience and energy efficiency, and (3) sustainable stormwater management. The Research Training Group is funded by the German Research Foundation DFG. The initial duration is from April 2022 - September 2026.