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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Two PIK researchers involved in new IPCC Special Report on cities
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Transforming China’s food system: Healthy diets lead the way
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"Serious concerns about the future of international climate cooperation": PIK statement on Trump inauguration
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Green hydrogen: Big gaps between ambition and implementation
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Climate fee on food could effectively cut greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture while ensuring a social balance
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Growing Divide: Agricultural Climate Policies Affect Food Prices Differently in Wealthy and Poor Countries
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New study identifies causal links behind the increase in hot and dry extremes in Central Europe
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IPBES Nexus Report: Integrated solutions to address interconnected global crises
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Climate hazards could reduce corporate earnings by up to 7 percent annually by 2035
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PIK in the Media
Feb 07, 2025
· Deutschlandfunk (Online-Medien)
US-Behörden löschen Klimastudien von Regierungsseiten? Int. Prof. Rahmstorf
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Feb 07, 2025
· HindustanTimes.com (Online-Medien)
Hottest Jan ever as La Nina fails to moderate temps
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Feb 06, 2025
· Deutschlandfunk (Online-Medien)
Warum der Klimawandel im Wahlkampf nicht stattfindet
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Feb 06, 2025
· ZDF.de (Online-Medien)
Wärmster gemessener Januar: Überraschender Klimarekord
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Feb 06, 2025
· Deutschlandfunk (Online-Medien)
Bilanz der Klimapolitik: Interview mit Otmar Edenhofer, MCC
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Feb 01, 2025
· FAZ.net (Online-Medien)
Vogelsterben im Amazonas-Regenwald | FAZ-Klimablog
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