Organisation profile

Sustainability has many facets. Inter- and transdisciplinary research and teaching characterize the School of Sustainability. Scientists in our research projects work together in the laboratory, on the heath, in the grassland, in the classroom, with the city administration, with farmers, with non-governmental organizations, with companies, with students in the lecture hall and of course at their desks.

Furthermore, we work with regional and national political actors, e.g. ministries, as well as international organizations, e.g. UNEP, UNESCO, EU. We are part of national and international bodies, e.g. sustainability advisory boards of companies, member of the German Sustainability Award, World Biodiversity Council (IPBES), in order to contribute to social change with scientific findings.

Topics

Als Träger der universitätsweiten Wissenschaftsinitiative Nachhaltigkeitsforschung fragt die Fakultät nach Bedingungen und Chancen einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung. Die Fakultät verbindet dazu Human- und Naturwissenschaften mit derzeit etwa 25 Professuren aus den Disziplinen Chemie, Informatik, Kommunikation, Management, Ökologie, Philosophie, Planung, Politik, Psychologie, Recht, Technik und VWL. Die transdisziplinären Arbeitsweisen in Forschung, Studium und Dienstleistungen zielen insbesondere darauf, zukünftige Entwicklungschancen für die Zivilgesellschaft des 21. Jahrhunderts zu schaffen und zu erhalten.

  1. 2024
  2. E-pub ahead of print

    Diversity-enhanced canopy space occupation and leaf functional diversity jointly promote overyielding in tropical tree communities

    Ray, T., Fichtner, A., Kunz, M., Proß, T., Bradler, P. M., Bruelheide, H., Georgi, L., Haider, S., Hildebrand, M., Potvin, C., Schnabel, F., Trogisch, S. & Oheimb, G. V., 10.08.2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Science of the Total Environment. 175438.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Cradle-to-cradle business model tool: Innovating circular business models for startups

    Hoang, K. M. & Böckel, A., 15.08.2024, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 467, 13 p., 142949.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Contributing to sustainable development pathways in the South Pacific through transdisciplinary research: Conference report

    Riechers, M., Baumann, L., Braun, M., Carew, A., Chinappa, M., Dehm, J., Ganachaud, A., Holland, E., Kelsey, H., Lal, S., Landemard, M., Rocle, N. & Stockwell, B. L., 09.2024, In: Marine Policy. 167, 3 p., 106124.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  5. Published

    Unveiling the Bounty: A Systematic Synthesis of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Mediterranean Lentil and Chickpea Cultivation Through Alternative Pulse Systems

    Vollheyde, A. L., Cebrián-Piqueras, MA. & von Haaren, C., 09.2024, In: Legume Science. 6, 3, 20 p., e246.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  6. Published

    Biological measures to recover nitrogen compounds from liquid and solid streams

    Thielemann, A. K., Händel, N., Siddiqui, S. A., Aganovic, K., Kießling, M., Terjung, N., Smetana, S. & Pleißner, D., 01.09.2024, In: Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment. 7, 6 p., 100136.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Institutional arrangements and sustainable maintenance management of community-based mini-grids in Tanzania

    Ngoti, I. F., 01.09.2024, In: Energy Research and Social Science. 115, 10 p., 103632.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Building energy institutions in a conflict zone: Interventions by international organisations in Afghanistan

    Fahimi, A., Upham, P. & Pflitsch, G., 10.2024, In: Energy Research and Social Science. 116, 22 p., 103711.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Waste-to-nutrition: Sustainable strategies for use of organic biomass in complex food systems

    Pleissner, D. & Smetana, S., 10.2024, In: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 49, 2 p., 100949.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  10. Published

    Defining greener, healthier and more sustainable toys: A case study of L.O.L. Surprise!

    Fachina, S., Araripe, E. & Zeidler, V. G. Z., 01.10.2024, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 41, 10 p., 101661.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Governance for urban sustainability through real-world experimentation – Introducing an evaluation framework for transformative research involving public actors

    Kampfmann, T., Bernert, P., Lang, D. J. & Drautz, S., 01.10.2024, In: Cities. 153, 11 p., 105301.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review