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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Precise PIK forecasts of the beginning of the monsoon help farmers in India
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How to avoid eating the world: From degrowth to a sustainable food system transformation
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PIK experts appointed to Berlin´s "Klimaschutzrat"
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Fungi-based meat alternatives to help save Earth’s forests
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Sustaining Peace Amidst the Climate Crisis: PIK Scientists at the Federal Foreign Office
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Why a new Emissions Trading System is needed in Europe to make road transport “Fit for 55”
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Girls'Day 2022: A digital look behind the scenes at PIK
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Experts’ statement calls to acknowledge links between climate change and conflict
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Citizen participation for energy transition in Hesse and Berlin
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PIK in the Media
May 16, 2022
· Der Tagesspiegel (Online-Medien)
Studie zu globaler Ernährung : Kann „Degrowth“ den Welthunger stillen und das Klima schützen?
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May 14, 2022
· Derstandard.De (Online-Medien)
Wo die Klimakrise den Meeresspiegel nach oben treibt
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May 12, 2022
· Deutschlandfunk Kultur (Online-Medien)
Hitzewelle in Indien - Es wird lebensgefährlich
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May 11, 2022
· Zdf.De (Online-Medien)
Klimaforscher: "Schlimmste Erwartungen bestätigt"
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May 10, 2022
· Hamburger Abendblatt (Online-Medien)
Klima: 1,5 Grad Erderwärmung schon bald erreicht – das sind die Folgen
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