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 480 is led by a committed interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.
Ice, Oceans & Sea Level Rise
Identifying long-term dynamics to assess the risks. This is one of our research topics.
Read morePlanetary Boundaries, Tipping Elements & Global Commons
Grand concepts put to work to tackle grand challenges. This is one of our research topics.
Read moreClimate Policy, Economics & Energy
Finding ways to stabilize our climate and ensure equitable prosperity. This is one of our research topics.
Read moreComplex Networks, Machine Learning & Decision Theory
Frontier science with new methods. This is one of our research topics.
Read moreHealth, Security & Development
Keeping people safe in the face of climate impacts. This is one of our research topics.
Read moreWeather, Extremes & Atmosphere
What happens high up in the sky affects everyone’s life down on the ground. This is one of our research topics.
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News
Girls’ Day 2026: From Ocean Current Experiments to the World Climate Conference
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Press Release
A third of animal habitats on land could experience multiple extreme events by 2085, new study
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New Lancet Europe report shows increase in heat‑attributable deaths and ballooning energy costs from fossil fuels
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Nordic Seas Overturning Circulation strengthens as Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation weakens, new study
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The 2040 milestones that Europe must meet to achieve climate neutrality by 2050
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Ottmar Edenhofer re-elected Chair of EU climate advisory board
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AMOC collapse could turn Southern Ocean into carbon source, adding 0.2°C to global warming
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Press Release
How Europe can use emissions trading to also manage carbon removals
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“What Works Climate Solutions” project launched to accelerate the implementation of effective climate policies
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Publications
PIK in the Media
Apr 22, 2026
· Forbes (Online-Medien)
It's Earth Day — What Is Your Organization Doing About It?
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Apr 21, 2026
· FOCUS Online (Online-Medien)
Strömung im Nordatlantik verschiebt sich – Forscher besorgt
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Apr 21, 2026
· ARD tagesschau (Online-Medien)
Warum der Fleischkonsum in Deutschland wieder steigt
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Apr 17, 2026
· Mail Online (Online-Medien)
Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected:...
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Apr 16, 2026
· CNN.com international (Online-Medien)
A vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents is weakening and closer to collapse than thought, new...
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Apr 15, 2026
· The Guardian online (Online-Medien)
Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought
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Projects (Selection)
