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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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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38 trillion dollars in damages each year: World economy already committed to income reduction of 19 % due to climate change
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PIK in the Media
May 31, 2024
· FOCUS Online (Online-Medien)
Was der verheerende Starkregen mit dem Klimawandel zu tun hat
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May 31, 2024
· Spiegel Online (Online-Medien)
Schwefeldioxid-Abgase: Umweltvorschriften verbessern die Luftqualität, können aber den Klimawandel...
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May 29, 2024
· ZDF.de (Online-Medien)
CO2-Speicherung im Meer: Kabinett macht den Weg frei
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May 28, 2024
· ZDF.de (Online-Medien)
Emissionshandel: Was 20 Jahre CO2-Zertifikate gebracht haben
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May 21, 2024
· Tagesspiegel (Online-Medien)
Forschung zu Planetaren Grenzen: Renommierter Tyler Prize geht an Potsdamer Johan Rockström
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May 18, 2024
· Spiegel Online (Online-Medien)
Klimakrise: Energiepolitik von Rishi Sunak und Donald Trump | dreht sich was?
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