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 500 is led by a committed interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.
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How the world can develop without ruining itself
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Climate impact science for the next IPCC cycle: OptimESM-ISIMIP workshop
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PIK covers a wide range of topics at the Potsdam Science Day
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The atmospheric memory that feeds billions of people: Newly discovered mechanism for monsoon rainfall
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Focus on tipping elements: Professorship for Nico Wunderling
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“Support for the EU Green Deal”: PIK statement on the coalition agreement in Germany
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Empowering future female researchers – Girls’ Day 2025 at PIK
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Climate policy contributes to Europe’s security
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Three high-level political delegations hosted at PIK
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PIK in the Media
May 19, 2025
· BBC (Online-Medien)
Preços dos alimentos: os recordes de alta vieram para ficar? - BBC News Brasil
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May 18, 2025
· BBC (Online-Medien)
Nous dirigeons-nous vers une décennie de prix alimentaires records ?
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May 16, 2025
· The Hindu (Online-Medien)
Atmospheric memory: How do monsoons ‘remember’ the past? | In Focus podcast
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May 16, 2025
· ZDF.de (Online-Medien)
Waldbrandgefahr in Brandenburg: Wie sich das Land wappnet
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May 14, 2025
· FAZ.net (Online-Medien)
Forscher veröffentlichten Zukunftsstudie zu Planetaren Belastungsgrenzen: „Ein Navigationssystem für...
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