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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25 of 35 planetary vital signs at record extremes: 2024 State of the Climate Report
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Mapping the overlay between climate and conflict risks: the Climate Conflict Vulnerability Index
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Atmospheric teleconnections drive surge in summer heatwaves
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Earth exceeds safe limits: First Planetary Health Check issues red alert
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How a carbon central bank can turn Europe into a CO2 “eater”
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Global Warming's Economic Blow: Risks rise more rapidly for the rich
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Lisa Murken receives Hermann Eiselen Science Prize for excellent research
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Achieving prosperity for planet and people requires fair resource sharing and addressing inequality: New Earth Commission study
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Increase of future sea-level rise highly depends on reducing emissions today
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PIK in the Media
Sep 28, 2024
· The Times of India (Online-Medien)
Oceans turning acidic: This is can wipe out marine life and cause major disasters claim scientists
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Sep 27, 2024
· Tagesspiegel (Online-Medien)
Podcast „Gradmesser“: Hat der Osten den Klimaschutz abgewählt?
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Sep 25, 2024
· The Hindu (Online-Medien)
Leaders at U.N. urge world’s richest to do more on climate
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Sep 25, 2024
· Financial Times (Online-Medien)
Rockström initiative finds planet Earth in ‘critical condition
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Sep 24, 2024
· ChinaDaily.com.cn (Online-Medien)
Acidic oceans threatening life on Earth
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