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 scientist Barbora Šedová awarded with outstanding dissertation of the year
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How global trade can help the climate
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How taxing the rich can help everyone
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Emissions Trading for building and transport - new Ariadne analyses
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SDGs failing to have meaningful impact, research warns
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New PIK Podcast: Energy security crisis. Cost of living crisis. Climate Crisis. What's the way out?
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"Climate, War and Science: Edenhofer holds Erich Schneider lecture in Kiel
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Stephen Schneider Award for Stefan Rahmstorf
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PIK welcomes Prof Thomas Hertel visiting on Humboldt Research Award
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PIK in the Media
Jun 27, 2022
· T-Online (Online-Medien)
G7-Klimaclub: Zuckerbrot und Peitsche für die Klimarettung
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Jun 27, 2022
· Euractiv.Com (Online-Medien)
How to make ETS2 work for climate and people
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Jun 26, 2022
· Irish Independent (Online-Medien)
Climate club: How Germany hopes to keep G7 leaders’ focus on the environment
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Jun 24, 2022
· Die Presse.Com (Online-Medien)
Klimaökonom Edenhofer: „Die hohen Preise sind auch eine Chance“
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Jun 23, 2022
· The Economist (Online-Medien)
How does Bangladesh cope with extreme floods?
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