From natural science to social science, from risks to solutions, from identifying Planetary Boundaries to managing Global Commons: The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) is advancing the frontier of integrated research for global sustainability, and for a safe and just climate future. A member of the Leibniz Association, the institute is based in Potsdam, Brandenburg and connected with the global scientific community. Drawing on excellent research, PIK provides relevant scientific advice for policy decision-making. The institute’s international staff of about 400 is led by a committed interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.
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Global Recognition: PIK researchers again part of the top 1% of the world’s most cited scientists
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Integrating nature and climate risk scenarios for the financial sector
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COP29: PIK and KfW launch financing concept for carbon removals at world climate summit
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PIK expertise at COP29 in Azerbaijan
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Newly published climate scenarios for the financial system: Timely, coordinated transition needed
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Pioneering Planetary Boundaries science as key to mitigating rising planetary risks
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Ottmar Edenhofer reappointed to the Science Platform Climate Protection
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Three pathways to achieve global climate and sustainable development goals
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Green growth: 30 percent of regions worldwide achieve economic growth while reducing carbon emissions
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PIK in the Media
Nov 18, 2024
· CNN.com international (Online-Medien)
The Latest on the Russia-Ukraine War | Amanpour
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Nov 18, 2024
· ZDF.de (Online-Medien)
NANO vom 18. November 2024: Wird Island zur CO2 Müllhalde?
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Nov 18, 2024
· DIE WELT (Online-Medien)
Klimawandel: Die Welt reißt das 1,5-Grad-Klimaziel – und zwar jetzt
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Nov 18, 2024
· BBC (Online-Medien)
'Out of sync': The trillion-dollar climate puzzle that's become a diplomatic nightmare
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Nov 17, 2024
· Dagens Nyheter (Online-Medien)
"Sverige blundar och gasar på väg mot avsatsen"
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Nov 17, 2024
· ZDF.de (Online-Medien)
Klimakonferenz in Baku: Donald Trump ist nicht das Problem
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