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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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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From ocean currents to the energy transition: thousands visit PIK for Potsdam Science Day
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Climate change could become the most important driver of biodiversity loss by mid-century
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Girls' Day 2024 at PIK: Exciting insights into climate research
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Securing competitiveness of energy-intensive industries through structural change: The pulling power of renewables
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PIK research among most cited papers in policy documents worldwide
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Digital ministers visit PIK
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PIK in the Media
Jun 04, 2024
· DIE WELT (Online-Medien)
Erderwärmung: Die fatalen Folgen sauberer Schifffahrt
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Jun 04, 2024
· Zeit Online (Online-Medien)
Besondere Wetterlage sorgt für das katastrophale Hochwasser
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Jun 02, 2024
· Spiegel Online (Online-Medien)
Flutkatastrophe in Süddeutschland: »Starkregen wird durch die Klimaerwärmung häufiger und...
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Jun 01, 2024
· Tagesspiegel (Online-Medien)
„Die Großwetterlage befindet sich im Wandel“: Woher kommen die enormen Regenmengen in Deutschland?
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May 31, 2024
· FOCUS Online (Online-Medien)
Was der verheerende Starkregen mit dem Klimawandel zu tun hat
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