What does climate change mean for Bavaria – for its landscapes such as forests, lakes, and fields, its cities, and its people? How do we secure biodiversity, water resources, harvests, and health in an era where extreme weather, heatwaves, and new stressors are becoming the norm? This is exactly where bayklif2 comes in.
Funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, this forward-looking network program builds on the successful work of its predecessor, bayklif, while simultaneously taking a decisive step further: from AI-supported biodiversity monitoring and the stability of our lakes to climate-resilient forests and crops, and urban health strategies – bayklif2 approaches climate research in an integrative, data-driven, and practical manner.
Six highly innovative research projects are pooling their expertise at leading Bavarian institutions. Together, they combine ecological research, state-of-the-art sensor technology, Artificial Intelligence, and medical expertise toward one goal: finding practically implementable answers to the challenges of climatic changes for Bavaria’s ecosystems and society.
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Launch Event, May 11, 2026
How does climate change impact health, water, nutrition, and biodiversity—and what solutions can science develop? The time has come! It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of the second Bavarian Climate Research Network. Following an intensive evaluation process, six interdisciplinary research projects have been selected. Together, they…
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Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice: bayklif2 celebrates kickoff
Munich, May 11, 2026 – In the impressive ambiance of the Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation at Nymphenburg Palace, science, politics, and business came together to celebrate the launch of the second phase of the Bavarian Climate Research Network, bayklif2. Guided by the motto of solution-oriented, translational climate research, the…
Words of welcome from the Bavarian Minister of State for Science and the Arts
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Its effects are diverse, complex, and affect nearly every aspect of our lives—from the environment to the economy to society. This makes it even more important for us to understand these developments through scientific research and to develop sustainable solutions based on that understanding.
With the Bavarian Climate Research Network bayklif 2, the Free State of Bavaria is sending a strong signal in support of excellent, interdisciplinary research. Building on the successes of the network’s first funding phase, existing expertise is being pooled and further strengthened, while new momentum is being generated with a focus on the research areas of biodiversity, health, water, and nutrition. The goal is to create even closer ties between climate researchers in Bavaria, promote innovative approaches, and sustainably improve the transfer of knowledge to politics, business, and society.
Through their projects, the participating scientists are making an indispensable contribution to a better understanding of climatic processes as well as to potential adaptation and mitigation strategies. It is precisely this close collaboration across disciplinary boundaries that opens up new perspectives and strengthens the innovative capacity of our research hub.
As Bavarian Minister of State for Science and the Arts, it is a particular priority of mine to create excellent conditions for research and to provide targeted support for forward-looking projects such as bayklif2. For it is only through excellent research and open dialogue between science and society that we can effectively address the challenges of climate change.
I thank everyone involved for their commitment and wish the Bavarian Climate Research Network bayklif 2 a successful launch and continued success in this important work.
Munich, April 2026
Markus Blume, MdL
Bavarian State Minister for Science and the Arts
Image Source:State Minister for Science and the Arts, © Steffen Böttcher