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Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

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 480 is led by a committed interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.

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Cover for Human activities accelerate changes in the freshwater cycle

Human activities accelerate changes in the freshwater cycle

Dry and wet anomalies now occur about twice as often as they did in the early 20th century.

Published on 2026-06-16
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Cover for Deforestation lowers threshold for Amazon degradation to below 2°C warming

Deforestation lowers threshold for Amazon degradation to below 2°C warming

Climate change and deforestation interact to cascade impacts across the Amazon

Published on 2026-06-15
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Cover for How the EU’s carbon price on imports strengthens climate policies globally

How the EU’s carbon price on imports strengthens climate policies globally

Exporters of polluting goods to the EU must pay a climate tariff, unless their country has its own pricing scheme.

Published on 2026-06-02
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Cover for Was Europa bis 2040 schaffen sollte, um zehn Jahre später klimaneutral zu sein

Was Europa bis 2040 schaffen sollte, um zehn Jahre später klimaneutral zu sein

Der EU Green Deal ist realistisch – und er macht den Alten Kontinent im Ergebnis stärker und unabhängiger von Öl- und Gaskrisen.

Published on 2026-04-16
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Cover for Buch räumt auf mit fünf Irrtümern zur CO₂-Bepreisung

Buch räumt auf mit fünf Irrtümern zur CO₂-Bepreisung

In einem neuen Buch erklären Fachleute des Potsdam-Instituts für Klimafolgenforschung (PIK) dieses Konzept und korrigieren Fehlwahrnehmungen.

Published on 2026-02-17
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Cover for How markets should be designed for non-permanent carbon removals

How markets should be designed for non-permanent carbon removals

A new study provides guidance based on economic principle

Published on 2026-01-21
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PIK assessment on COP30 closing

A major initiative to finance global rainforest protection has been launched. Agreement between EU and China on financing of emissions reductions.

Published on 2025-11-23
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Cover for Rising planetary risks after missed decade of action

Rising planetary risks after missed decade of action

A new commentary led by Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

Published on 2025-11-23
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COP30: Neue Wege der Kooperation zur Klimafinanzierung

Gemeinsamer Diskussionsbeitrag, den das Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung (PIK) und das Research-Team der KfW im Rahmen von COP30.

Published on 2025-11-12
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Cover for “State of the climate” 2025

“State of the climate” 2025

Earth’s vital signs worsen, science shows options for livable future

Published on 2025-10-29
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Front page of report 'CO2 hat seinen Preis'

CO2 hat seinen Preis

Edenhofer, O., Kilimann, C., Leisinger, C., (2026): CO₂ hat seinen Preis. Warum eine wirksame Klimapolitik die CO₂-Bepreisung braucht

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Published in 2026-02
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