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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An idea and a person whose time had come: How Albert Schweitzer became a postwar icon
Oermann, N. O., Thate, M. J. & Widmann, E., 01.01.2016, Albert Schweitzer in Thought and Action: A Life in Parts. Carleton-Paget, J. & Thate, M. J. (eds.). Syracuse University Press, p. 319-329 11 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Application of non-target analysis with LC-HRMS for the monitoring of raw and potable water: Strategy and results
Bader, T., Schulz, W., Lucke, T. & Winzenbacher, R., 2016, Assessing Transformation Products of Chemicals by Non-Target and Suspect Screening - Strategies and Workflows Volume 2. Letzel, T. & Drewes, J. E. (eds.). American Chemical Society, p. 49-70 22 p. (ACS Symposium Series; vol. 1242).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Diversity and specificity of host-natural enemy interactions in an urban-rural interface
Pereira-Peixoto, M. H., Pufal, G., Staab, M., Feitosa Martins, C. & Klein, A. M., 01.06.2016, In: Ecological Entomology. 41, 3, p. 241-252 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Soil and tree species traits both shape soil microbial communities during early growth of Chinese subtropical forests
Pei, Z., Eichenberg, D., Bruelheide, H., Kröber, W., Kühn, P., Li, Y., von Oheimb, G., Purschke, O., Scholten, T., Buscot, F. & Gutknecht, J. L. M., 01.05.2016, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 96, p. 180-190 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Advanced Treatment Technologies for Urban Waste Water Reuse
Fatta-Kassinos, D. (Editor), Dionysiou, D. D. (Editor) & Kümmerer, K. (Editor), 2016, Cham: Springer Nature AG. 305 p. (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry; vol. 45, no. 1)Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Waste Water Reuse and Current Challenges
Fatta-Kassinos, D. (Editor), Dionysiou, D. D. & Kümmerer, K. (Editor), 2016, Cham: Springer Nature AG. 261 p. (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry; vol. 44, no. 1)Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Kritische Metalle in der großen Transformation
Exner, A. (Editor), Held, M. (Editor) & Kümmerer, K. (Editor), 2016, 1 ed. Springer Spektrum. 342 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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The relevance of cultural aspects in cross cultural management in multinational companies
Ferraris, A., Longo, M. & Warsitzka, M., 01.05.2016, Managing Globalization: New Business Models, Strategies and Innovation. Vrontis, D., Bresciani, S. & Rossi, M. (eds.). Cambridge Scholars Publishing, p. 50-76 27 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Thesen. Statements: Vorab. First thinks first
Gottschlich, D., 2016, Natur und Evolution als ZuMutungen an eine zukunftsfähige Gestaltung von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft: 7. Spiekerooger KlimaGespräche 2015. Pfriem, R. (ed.). Oldenburg: dbv Deutscher Buchverlag GmbH, p. 14 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research
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Maize rhizosphere priming: field estimates using 13C natural abundance
Kumar, A., Kuzyakov, Y. & Pausch, J., 01.12.2016, In: Plant and Soil. 409, 1-2, p. 87-97 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review