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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PIK statement on today's IPCC synthesis report
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Advances, Applications, Perspectives: NDA23 Conference
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Press Release

Less predictable rainfall important for Maya decline
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Planetary boundaries to help policy assessment in climate crisis
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Justice key to live within Earth system boundaries
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Sustainability beyond Sustainable Development Goals – ERC grant for Prajal Pradhan
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From forest resilience to power grids to loss and damage: PIK Research Days
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Tackling climate threats together: Munich Security Conference and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research cooperate
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Earlier, higher, smaller: Climate change alters glacial lake outburst floods
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PIK in the Media
Mar 19, 2023
· Zeit Online (Online-Medien)
"Der Weltklimarat ist ein bisschen wie die katholische Kirche"
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Mar 15, 2023
· Time (Online-Medien)
How 10 Years of Pope Francis Has Changed Climate Action
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Mar 14, 2023
· Der Tagesspiegel (Online-Medien)
Debatte um die Verkehrswende: „Nicht jeder wird in Zukunft ein eigenes Auto haben können“
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Mar 13, 2023
· Ard Tagesschau (Online-Medien)
Synthetische Kraftstoffe: Wie sinnvoll sind E-Fuels?
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Mar 10, 2023
· Handelsblatt.Com (Online-Medien)
Energieeffizienz: Mietwohnungen haben kaum Nachteile
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Mar 07, 2023
· Rnd Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (Online-Medien)
Dürre-Winter in Europa: Was bedeutet das für Deutschland?
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