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Federal Building Minister Klara Geywitz honours the GFZ

The Minister presented the two GFZ board members with a plaque bearing the silver certificate for sustainable building. The GeoBioLab was honoured for its innovative energy concept.

Geothermal Congress 2024: GFZ scientific partner

From 22 to 24 October, the industry's largest event will take place in Potsdam for the first time. The GFZ will be the scientific partner of the organising Bundesverband Geothermie e.V.

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Oliver Bens appointed to the Brandenburg Climate Council

The Head of ‘Operational Management’ at the GFZ is a member of the newly founded Brandenburg Scientific Climate Council, which advises the state on how to achieve its climate targets.

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Kyrgyz Ambassador at the GFZ

On July 15, 2024, the Kyrgyz Ambassador Omurbek Tekebaev visited the GFZ. Further possible fields of cooperation in research, education and training were discussed.

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