We analyse and actively contribute to sustainability transformations.
The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) 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.
Sustainable Development, Biodiversity, Climate engineering, Digitalization, Anthropocene, Energy, Clean air, Arctic, and climate change
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Chatham House Think Tanks | Chatham House Think Tanks | Other 22 Nov 2021 | | |
BMW Group Automobile, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | BMW Group Automobile, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Other 27 Sep 2021 | | |
European Space Agency - ESA Defence and Aerospace, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | European Space Agency - ESA Defence and Aerospace, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | Other 3 Dec 2018 | | |
Heidelberg Materials Construction, Building supplies, Wholesale Building Materials | Heidelberg Materials Construction, Building supplies, Wholesale Building Materials | Other 9 Oct 2020 | | |
United Nations Academic Impact International development, International Affairs | United Nations Academic Impact International development, International Affairs | Other 2 Sep 2021 | | |
European Commission European Union, Environmental Services | European Commission European Union, Environmental Services | Other 13 Sep 2019 | | |
German Energy Agency (dena) Energy, Public business cluster, Think Tanks | German Energy Agency (dena) Energy, Public business cluster, Think Tanks | Other 21 Sep 2023 | | |
BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Non-profit Organizations | BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Non-profit Organizations | Other 24 Apr 2015 | | |
IDDRI Research, Research Services | IDDRI Research, Research Services | Other 30 Oct 2023 | |