Birte Peters
Engineer / Administrative Officer
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)
Halle-Jena-Leipzig
Puschstraße 4
04103 Leipzig
Email
Tel.
birte.peters@ufz.de +49 341 9733138
Research interest
Ecological interactions and networks never fail to fascinate me, both at descriptive and functional scales. Understanding their comprehensive complexity, in my opinion, necessitates a collaborative scientific approach that spans from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Therefore, the development of interdisciplinary research employing multidisciplinary methods holds utmost importance in my view.Furthermore, I have a strong interest in participatory research, biodiversity education, and exploring innovative approaches to enhance interactions between science, society, and policy in the field of environmental research. This interest is fueled by the recognition that the contribution individuals make to science, research, and policy is a key step in aligning activities with the actual needs of the community. Hence, citizen science plays a crucial role in modern society as an essential component and valuable resource. Additionally, interdisciplinary research is dedicated to finding solutions for real-world environmental issues. The integration of citizen science with modern tools (such as DNA metabarcoding or automated image recognition), demonstrates substantial potential in addressing crucial data gaps, particularly when conventional scientific monitoring proves impractical or unfeasible. I strongly believe that successful conservation strategies must embrace a harmonious approach that involves collaborating with nature and actively engaging with humans.
Publications
2025 (1)
- Oh, R.R.Y., Suarez Castro, A.F., Fuller, R.A., Tervo, M., Rozario, K., Peters, B., Chowdhury, S., von Gönner, J., Friedrichs-Manthey, M., Berger, A., Schultz, T., Dean, A.J., Tulloch, A., Bonn, A. (2025):
Using nature-based citizen science initiatives to enhance nature connection and mental health
Front. Environ. Sci. 13 , art. 1461601 10.3389/fenvs.2025.1461601
2024 (4)
- Oh, R.R.Y., Fuller, R.A., Peters, B., Dean, A.J., Pachana, N.A., Callaghan, C.T., Sockhill, N.J., Bonn, A., Suarez-Castro, A.F. (2024):
Enhancing the health and wellbeing benefits of biodiversity citizen science
Front. Environ. Sci. 12 , art. 1444161 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1444161 - Oh, R.R.Y., Fuller, R., Peters, B., Dean, A.J., Pachana, N.A., Callaghan, C.T., Sockhill, N.J., Bonn, A., Suarez-Castro, A.F. (2024):
Enhancing the health and wellbeing benefits of biodiversity citizen science [Data set]
Zenodo 10.5281/zenodo.13284070 - Sheard, J.K., Adriaens, T., Bowler, D.E., Büermann, A., Calaghan, C.T., Camprasse, E.C.M., Chowdhury, S., Engel, T., Finch, E.A., von Gönner, J., Hsing, P.-Y., Mikula, P., Oh, R.R.Y., Peters, B., Phartyal, S.S., Pocock, M.J.O., Wäldchen, J., Bonn, A. (2024):
Emerging technologies in citizen science and potential for insect monitoring
Philos. Trans. R. Soc. B-Biol. Sci. 379 (1904), art. 20230106 10.1098/rstb.2023.0106 - Svenningsen, C.S., Peters, B., Bowler, D.E., Dunn, R.R., Bonn, A., Tøttrup, A.P. (2024):
Insect biomass shows a stronger decrease than species richness along urban gradients
Insect. Conserv. Divers. 17 (2), 182 - 188 10.1111/icad.12694
2023 (2)
- Engel, T., Chowdhury, S., Friedrichs-Manthey, M., von Gönner, J., Herrmann, T., Klenke, R., Sheard, J.K., Peters, B., Bonn, A. (2023):
Digitalisierung in Citizen Science und Naturschutz – Anwendungsbeispiele aus der Praxis. Digital technologies in citizen science and nature conservation – Overview of practical examples
Nat. Landschaft 98 (6/7), 319 - 329 10.19217/NuL2023-06-07 - Svenningsen, C.S., Peters, B., Bowler, D.E., Dunn, R.R., Bonn, A., Tøttrup, A.P. (2023):
Insect biomass shows a stronger decrease than species richness along urban gradients [Data set]
Zenodo 10.5281/zenodo.8420450