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 more than 300 is led by a committed interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.
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Urgent Call for action after ‘Our Planet, Our Future’ Summit
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Statement

PIK STATEMENT on the ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court on the German climate protection law
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Press Release

Fair climate policy could help reduce extreme poverty
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Press Release

The new EU climate target will increase carbon prices and could phase out coal power in Europe as early as 2030
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“World’s top climate scientists”: many PIK researchers feature prominently in Reuters ranking
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Biden's Climate Summit: leaders and journalists seek out PIK's expertise
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Netflix film “Breaking boundaries” with PIK Director Johan Rockström and David Attenborough: preview at Biden climate summit
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Girls' Day gives schoolgirls from all over Germany an insight into climate impact research
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Online European Geosciences Union 2021 with strong PIK participation
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PIK in the Media
Apr 29, 2021
· Deutschlandfunk
Reaktion auf Klima-Urteil - Scientists for Future: Gerichtsentscheid ist "Aufforderung zu unmittelbarem Handeln"
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Apr 28, 2021
· MAZ - Märkische Allgemeine
Kältester April in Deutschland seit 30 Jahren
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Apr 27, 2021
· Haaretz.com
John Kerry Calls on Scientists to Lead Fight Against Climate Change Denial
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Apr 27, 2021
· DerStandard.de
Durch Lebensstiländerung wäre EU zehn Jahre früher klimaneutral
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