Each of the Labs is administratively connected to one of the research departments, with which they are in close dynamic exchange. They provide valuable key components and focus on crosscutting research topics with long-term relevance.

Planetary Boundaries Science
Addressing critical gaps in the understanding and monitoring of the Earth’s system, and providing an annual planetary health check. More

Land Use Transition
Providing knowledge on the role and limits of land use in transition scenarios balancing demands for ecosystem services and biosphere integrity. More

Energy Transition
Understanding the dynamics between different options of energy transition on different scales, considering a just transformation. More

Societal Transition and Well-being
Contributing to the understanding of the social cost of carbon and its implications for a just transformation combining philosophical considerations with machine learning-based economic analyses.

Policy Evaluation
Using big data-based analyses to advance the understanding of the efficiency of different policy measures to contribute to effective regulatory frameworks. More