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 500 is led by a committed interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.
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Tropical bird populations reduced by a third since 1980, compared to a world without climate change
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Nature study on economic damages from climate change revised
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PIK develops a new global, high resolution data set of atmospheric rivers
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How sustainable climate policy and sound public finances go hand in hand
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International cooperation on fossil fuel levies could raise billions for climate finance
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Hospital and nursing home food undermines both patient and planetary health, new study shows
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Data-based analysis confirms: Paris Agreement temperature limits increasingly out of reach
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Resilient and stable Earth system is critical for human health - Scientists call for unified approach
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Weather station in Potsdam shows driest first half-year since measurements began over 130 years ago
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PIK in the Media
Aug 14, 2025
· Süddeutsche.de (Online-Medien)
Untersuchungen von Stalagmiten: Studie gibt neue Hinweise auf Ende der Maya
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Aug 14, 2025
· The Times of India (Online-Medien)
Climate heat extremes driving tropical bird decline: study
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Aug 12, 2025
· La Nacion (Online-Medien)
Asombrosa disminución de aves en los trópicos por el cambio climático
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Aug 12, 2025
· The Times of India (Online-Medien)
Tropical bird populations reduced by a third since 1980, compared to a world without climate change...
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Aug 12, 2025
· O Globo (Online-Medien)
População global de aves tropicais pode ter reduzido até 38% por conta do calor extremo
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Aug 12, 2025
· ARD tagesschau (Online-Medien)
Nationale Wasserstoffstrategie: Ziele werden "krachend verfehlt"
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