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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A just world on a safe planet: First study quantifying Earth System Boundaries
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New framework from “Efficiency first” to “Decarbonization first” in European building sector needed
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Climate change risk to price stability: Higher average temperatures increase inflation
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Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would save billions of people from dangerously hot climate
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Effective capital markets are needed to protect the climate
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Large-scale nature conservation efforts alone will not preserve benefits for our societies
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High-level Pakistani delegation visit at PIK
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Building back better: Resilience means more than bouncing back
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PIK expertise on the Petersberg Climate Dialogue
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PIK in the Media
Jun 05, 2023
· Faz.Net (Online-Medien)
Waldbrand südlich von Berlin: Brandfläche bei Jüterbog hat sich mehr als verdoppelt
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Jun 05, 2023
· Zeit Online (Online-Medien)
Feuer bei Jüterbog: "Aktuell brennen acht Hektar Wald"
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Jun 03, 2023
· Faz.Net (Online-Medien)
Dürren: Landwirte müssen vermehrt für Wasser zahlen
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May 31, 2023
· Ard Tagesschau (Online-Medien)
Studie: Grenzen der Erde bereits überschritten
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May 31, 2023
· La Nacion (Online-Medien)
“Cambios catastróficos”: siete de los nueve umbrales que permiten la vida humana sobre la Tierra ya fueron sobrepasados
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