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.
News
News
Overview article - Is the Atlantic Overturning Circulation Approaching a Tipping Point?
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Statement
PIK statement on the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights in three climate cases
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Press Release
Food matters: Healthy diets increase the economic and physical feasibility of 1.5°C
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EU climate policy: How the EU could regulate carbon removal
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From knowledge to action: "10 Must Knows" as a guide to preserving biodiversity
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News
Transforming energy, land use, production and consumption to safeguard Global Commons
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Climate change risk to price stability: Higher average temperatures increase inflation
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Not in my backyard? Wind turbines have little effect on US property values
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News
Earth’s freshwater cycle out of stable state
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Numbers
Publications
PIK in the Media
Apr 10, 2024
· Forbes (Online-Medien)
The World’s Largest Customer Grapples With Climate Risks
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Apr 09, 2024
· radioeins (Online-Medien)
Urteile - Europäischer Gerichtshof: Klimaschutz ist ein Menschenrecht
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Apr 09, 2024
· taz.de (Online-Medien)
Klimaschutz als Menschenrecht: Seniorinnen siegen in Straßburg
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Apr 09, 2024
· Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk MDR (Online-Medien)
Schweiz wegen zu wenig Klimaschutz verurteilt
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Apr 07, 2024
· Frankfurter Rundschau (Online-Medien)
Kakao, Olivenöl und Co werden teurer: Die hohen Preise sind erst der Anfang
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Projects (Selection)