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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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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10 New Insights in Climate Science 2024: Heat surges risk ecosystem collapse
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New attribution studies: Increasing effects of global warming on fire dynamics and public health
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New report: Global water crisis threatens more than half of world food production
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Johan Rockström receives Virchow Prize 2024
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Scientists caution no guarantees when it comes to overshooting 1.5°C
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25 of 35 planetary vital signs at record extremes: 2024 State of the Climate Report
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PIK in the Media
Nov 06, 2024
· taz.de (Online-Medien)
Präsidentschaftswahl in den USA : Wen kümmert das Klima?
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Nov 01, 2024
· Süddeutsche.de (Online-Medien)
Nordischer Ministerrat berät über Klima und Krieg
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Oct 30, 2024
· Mail Online (Online-Medien)
Why Valencia's floods are so catastrophic: Scientists blame climate change for the torrential rains...
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Oct 30, 2024
· Tagesspiegel (Online-Medien)
Klimakrise bedroht Gesundheit: Lancet-Bericht fordert milliardenschwere Umverteilung
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Oct 28, 2024
· Libération (Online-Medien)
Le «cold blob», ou pourquoi l’effondrement de l’Amoc, un courant majeur de l’Atlantique, inquiète...
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Oct 28, 2024
· The Daily Star (Bangladesh) (Online-Medien)
Rising temperatures pose a threat to maternal, reproductive health: study
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