Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit | Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)

Two big topics at this year's climate summit are the oceans and financing actions against climate change.

Two big topics at this year's climate summit are the oceans and financing actions against climate change. In Torsten Thiele's research work, both areas merge: The oceans have a huge influence on our global climate, and on human wellbeing. But it takes a lot of money to really understand and protect them. So Torsten is looking into innovative and holistic ways of Ocean Finance.

Hauke van der Linden, soon-to-be intern at IASS, shares his first impressions at the UN Climate Change Conference 2017

Hauke van der Linden, soon-to-be intern at IASS, shares his first impressions at the UN Climate Change Conference 2017, and explains why he's so intrigued by research in the field of Earth System Governance.

Sonja Thielges, IASS expert for climate and energy policy, on the impact of the Trump administration's decision to drop out of the Paris Agreement

Sonja Thielges, IASS expert for climate and energy policy, on the impact of the Trump administration's decision to drop out of the Paris Agreement on this year's UN climate talks at COP23 in Bonn, Germany.

There’s lots of information about the Sustainable…

There’s lots of information about the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Accord, but most of it focuses on the targets themselves, not the process that led to their creation. But if we understand how such policies are negotiated, we can better understand why they fall short in some areas and are breakthroughs in others. By IASS Senior Fellow Craig Morris.

What's COP23 about? Kathleen Mar, atmospheric chemist and scientist at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam

What's COP23 about? Kathleen Mar, atmospheric chemist and scientist at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam, on this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, and why it matters.

What’s the best way to raise awareness and engage…

What’s the best way to raise awareness and engagement about climate change? Should we stress the urgency, thereby risking scaring people away? Or should we emphasize hope – at the risk of understating the challenge? Join IASS Senior Fellow Craig Morris in his talks with lecturers and participants at the Potsdam Summer School for a discussion.

In September 2017, some 40 young professionals fr…

In September 2017, some 40 young professionals from around the world came to Potsdam, Germany, for 10 days of lectures and workshops on the sustainability of cities and communities at the Potsdam Summer School. IASS Senior Fellow Craig Morris recorded their thoughts and conversations with his audio recorder to find out how society can tackle major challenges of the future. Stay tuned for his upcoming podcast, and join him on the journey!