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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New Brandenburg Climate Council chaired by Hermann Lotze-Campen
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“A shining example of dedicated leadership within global health”: Johan Rockström receives Virchow Prize 2024
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Wolfgang Lucht appointed to the German Advisory Council on the Environment for third term
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Leonie Wenz awarded Piers Sellers Prize 2024
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Up to 30 percent more time: Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water
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Paving the way for carbon pricing with green alternatives
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Katja Frieler: Climate Impact Professorship at the University of Potsdam
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Credibility makes or breaks the price: political commitment in long-term climate policy key for effective EU emissions trading system
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Johan Rockström awarded Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement in Potsdam
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PIK in the Media
Jul 19, 2024
· Tagesspiegel (Online-Medien)
Podcast „Gradmesser“ mit Stefan Rahmstorf: „Die Leute möchten glauben, dass alles nicht so...
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Jul 17, 2024
· ZDF.de (Online-Medien)
Klimawandel: Was den Kaffee jetzt noch retten kann
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Jul 16, 2024
· CNBC (Online-Medien)
Many Americans think they’re insulated from climate change. Their finances indicate otherwise
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Jul 15, 2024
· Deutschlandfunk (Online-Medien)
Potsdam - Klimabeirat in Brandenburg gegründet
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Jul 15, 2024
· Tagesspiegel (Online-Medien)
Folgen des Klimawandels: Brandenburgs neuer Klimabeirat befürchtet „massive Einbrüche an Wohlstand“
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