The RIFS Research Institute for Sustainability | at GFZ conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformation processes towards sustainability in Germany and abroad.
The institute was founded in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and has been affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences under its new name since 1 January 2023 and is thus part of the Helmholtz Association.
Its research approach is transdisciplinary, transformative, and co-creative. The Institute cooperates with partners in science, political and administrative institutions, the business community, and civil society to develop solutions for sustainability challenges that enjoy broad public support. Its central research topics include the energy transition, climate change and socio-technical transformations, as well as sustainable governance and participation.
A strong network of national and international partners and a Fellow Programme supports the work of the Institute.
Company Details
- Employees
- 147
- Address
- Berliner Str. 130, Potsdam,brandenburg 14467,germany
- Industry
- Research Services
- NAICS
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Scientific Research and Development ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Website
- iass-potsdam.de
- Keywords
- Sustainable Development, Biodiversity, Climate engineering, Digitalization, Anthropocene, Energy, Clean air, Arctic, climate change.
- HQ
- Potsdam, Brandenburg
- Competitors
- Climate Analytics, adelphi, GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Stockholm Resilience Centre, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), NewClimate Institute, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Ecologic Institut, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.
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Climate Analytics,
Adelphi,
Gfz Helmholtz Centre For Geosciences,
Pik - Potsdam Institute For Climate Impact Research,
Stockholm Resilience Centre,
International Institute For Applied Systems Analysis (Iiasa),
Newclimate Institute,
International Institute For Sustainable Development,
Ecologic Institut,
Wuppertal Institute For Climate, Environment And Energy.
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