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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Not in my backyard? Wind turbines have little effect on US property values
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Earth’s freshwater cycle out of stable state
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Hurricanes and power grids: Eliminating large-scale outages with a new approach
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“An invaluable contribution to our planet’s welfare”: Johan Rockström awarded Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
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BMBF State Secretary Judith Pirscher visits PIK
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Edenhofer on the presentation of the German government's Carbon Management Strategy
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Citizens' Assembly on nutrition recommends steps towards a more sustainable diet
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Electrification or hydrogen? Both have distinct roles in the European energy transition
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From Planetary Boundaries to Global Commons: “PIK Research Days” with latest science update
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PIK in the Media
Mar 18, 2024
· taz.de (Online-Medien)
Entscheidung über neuen Nationalpark: Showdown in Ostwestfalen
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Mar 13, 2024
· ARD tagesschau (Online-Medien)
Brandenburg: 13. Deutscher Klimakongress: Klimaforscher treffen sich in Potsdam
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Mar 12, 2024
· NewScientist (Online-Medien)
Storm-proofing 1% of power lines protects entire grid from blackouts
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Mar 12, 2024
· watson.de (Online-Medien)
Absturz des CO2-Preises: Warum die Folgen für Deutschland fatal sind
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Mar 12, 2024
· radioeins (Online-Medien)
Wissenschaft - Klimawandel und Extremwetterereignisse: Die 13. Deutsche Klimatagung Potsdam
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