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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PIK research among most cited papers in policy documents worldwide
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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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Stefan Rahmstorf honoured with Alfred Wegener medal
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Overview article - Is the Atlantic Overturning Circulation Approaching a Tipping Point?
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PIK statement on the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights in three climate cases
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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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Transforming energy, land use, production and consumption to safeguard Global Commons
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PIK in the Media
Apr 18, 2024
· Forbes (Online-Medien)
Climate Change Will Cost Global Economy $38 Trillion Every Year Within 25 Years, Scientists Warn
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Apr 17, 2024
· Le Figaro (Online-Medien)
Climat : le PIB mondial amputé de près d'un cinquième en 2050, calculent des chercheurs
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Apr 17, 2024
· WirtschaftsWoche Online (Online-Medien)
Studie: Weltwirtschaft droht durch Klimafolgen stark zu schrumpfen
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Apr 17, 2024
· The Times of India (Online-Medien)
Study reveals: Climate change to cost global economy trillions, urgent action needed
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Apr 17, 2024
· Zeit Online (Online-Medien)
Weltwirtschaft droht durch Klimafolgen stark zu schrumpfen
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Apr 17, 2024
· La Repubblica.it (Online-Medien)
Senza interventi di mitigazione il reddito medio si ridurrà del 15 per cento a causa della crisi del...
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