School of Sustainability
Organisational unit: Research School
- Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM)
- Institute of Ecology
- Institute of Ethics and Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research
- Institute of Sustainability Governance
- Institute of Sustainability Material Flows and Circularity
- Institute of Sustainability Psychology
- Institute of Sustainable Chemistry
- Social-Ecological Systems Institute (SESI)
- Sustainability Education and Transdisciplinary Research Institute
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.
Main research areas
Vision
Sustainability science investigates on a theoretical, conceptual and empirical level how to promote sustainable development and how to find and implement effective solutions for current social and ecological challenges. The aim is to create a more sustainable future.
Sustainability researchers are called upon to take responsibility for their research, which is anchored in existing scientific knowledge and methods and serves to make the world a better place for everyone.
Mission
We promote change towards a sustainable future by developing theories, concepts and practices of inclusive education for sustainability, research, governance and management.
We acknowledge the diversity and dynamics of values, norms and behaviour and contribute with transdisciplinary methods to ensuring that tensions and differences between different disciplines, methods, topics and standards are fruitfully taken up and used with productive compromises and further developments towards sustainable development.
Principles
The School of Sustainability is guided by the normative concepts of ecological system integrity and social and economic justice.
Ecological system integrity refers to the safeguarding of life-support systems, as well as the maintenance of the well-being of life on Earth.
With social and economic justice we strive for a world in which all people can fulfil their potential without endangering system integrity and the well-being of others.
Information about the School
The School of Sustainability includes...
... ca. 25 professors
... ca. 100 research assistants
... ca. 1000 students in Bachelor and Master courses
In various inter- and transdisciplinary projects we are constantly researching and working together on changes and solutions for current challenges.
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Estimation of human body concentrations of DDT from indoor residual spraying for malaria control
Gyalpo, T., Fritsche, L., Bouwman, H., Bornman, R., Scheringer, M. & Hungerbühler, K., 10.2012, In: Environmental Pollution. 169, p. 235-241 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Is this a Smart City? Narratives of city smartness and their critical assessment
Huber, A. & Mayer, I., 2015, Eceee summer study proceedings: eceee 2015 Summer Study; First fuel now; 1–6 June 2015 Belambra Les Criques, Toulon/Hyères, France. European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Vol. 2. p. 817-824 8 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Learning from Co-Founders of Grassroots Initiatives: Personal Resilience, Transition, and Behavioral Change – a Salutogenic Approach
Maschkowski, G., Schäpke, N., Grabs, J. & Langen, N., 05.2017, Resilience, Community Action and Social Transformation: People, Place, Practice, Power, Politics & Possibility in Transition. Henfrey, T. & Maschkowski, G. (eds.). 1 ed. Lisbon: Permanent Publications, p. 65-84 20 p. (The Community-Led Transformations Book Series; vol. 2).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Sustainability assessments designed for multiple functions: five cases about water resources, nanotechnologies and communities
Wiek, A., Kuzdas, C., Foley, R., Withycombe Keeler, L., Forrest, N. & Kay, B., 12.08.2016, Sustainability Assessment: Applications and Opportunities. Gibson, R. B. (ed.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 127-145 19 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Operationalising Competencies in Higher Education for Sustainable Development
Wiek, A., Bernstein, M. J., Foley, R. W., Cohen, M., Forrest, N., Kuzdas, C., Kay, B. & Withycombe Keeler, L., 26.10.2015, Routledge Handbook of Higher Education for Sustainable Development. Barth, M., Michelsen, G., Rieckmann, M. & Thomas, I. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 241-260 20 p. 16. (Routledge International Handbooks Series).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education
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The Monster and the polar bears: constructing the future knowledge landscape of synthetic biology to inform responsible innovation.
Withycombe Keeler, L. & Foley, R. W., 02.01.2015, In: Journal of Responsible Innovation. 2, 1, p. 81 - 84 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Attitude-Behavior Hypothesis and Green Purchasing Behavior: Empirical Evidence from German Milk Consumers
Moser, A. K., 2015, 2015 WINTER MARKETING EDUCATORS’ CONFERENCE: Marketing in a Global, Digital and Connected World. Brown, T. & Swaminathan, V. (eds.). American Marketing Association, Vol. 26. p. C27 - C28 2 p. (AMA Winter Edcucators' Conference; vol. 26).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Thinking Green, Buying Green? Drivers of Pro-Environmental Purchasing Behavior
Moser, A. K., 11.05.2015, In: Journal of Consumer Marketing. 32, 3, p. 167-175 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Policy schemes, operational strategies and system integration of residential co-generation fuel cells.
Pade, L.-L., Schröder, S. T., Münster, M., Birkl, C., Ropenus, S., Morthorst, P. E., Obé, E., Kötter, E., Huber, A., Costa , A. & Kroff , P., 07.03.2013, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 38, 7, p. 3050–3063 14 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Energy transitions in small-scale regions – What we can learn from a regional innovation systems perspective.
Mattes, J., Huber, A. & Koehrensen, J., 01.03.2015, In: Energy Policy. 78, 78, p. 255-264 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review