Climate Change and Climate Protection in the Caucasus: Georgian Bogs in the Botanical Garden Potsdam
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Georgian Bogs in Focus: A Lecture on Climate Change and Climate Protection
On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Dr. Matthias Krebs from the University and Bog Research Center Greifswald will lead the audience in the Botanical Garden Potsdam into the fascinating world of Georgian bogs. The slide lecture combines scientific research, impressive landscape images, and current questions of climate protection.
A Journey between the Caucasus and the Black Sea
Georgia, the historic Colchis, lies between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus as well as the Black Sea. The region impresses with pristine forests, open meadows, and species-rich bog landscapes. The lecture makes this special natural backdrop tangible through images and places its significance for international bog protection in context.
Research on an Extraordinary Type of Bog
Researchers from the University of Greifswald, together with Georgian colleagues, investigated the bogs of the country. They discovered what is likely the only rain-fed flow-through bog in the world – a previously unknown type of bog. Sphagnum lawns, bright yellow azaleas, and rare plant species, some of which occur only regionally, characterize these extraordinary habitats.
Science Explained Clearly and Vividly
Dr. Matthias Krebs connects research findings with impressive images from the Caucasus. The focus is on the role of bogs in the climate system, their sensitivity to changes, and the possibilities for effective climate protection. Thus, the event is aimed at nature-interested individuals as well as visitors who are interested in biodiversity, landscape protection, and international research projects.
A Special Evening in the Botanical Garden
The Great Auditorium Botany provides the perfect setting for this event experience. The organization by the Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam combines scientific expertise with a vivid public presentation. The anticipatory event atmosphere and the fascinating landscape images make the lecture an informative evening for all who want to experience nature research not only abstractly but visually and emotionally.
Conclusion
The lecture offers a rare insight into Georgian bogs and shows why these sensitive ecosystems are so important for climate protection and biodiversity. Those who want to learn about the Caucasus from a new perspective and experience current bog research up close should not miss this evening in the Botanical Garden Potsdam.
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