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.

  1. 2010
  2. Published

    Klimaschutzrecht im Wandel: V. Bremer Umweltgespräche - Tagungsbericht

    Guerra González, J., 05.2010, In: Natur und Recht. 32, 5, p. 335-336 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalTransfer

  3. Published

    Polyfluoroalkyl compounds in landfill leachates

    Busch, J., Ahrens, L., Sturm, R. & Ebinghaus, R., 05.2010, In: Environmental Pollution. 158, 5, p. 1467-1471 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Sustainability economics – general versus specific, and conceptual versus practical

    Baumgärtner, S. & Quaas, M. F., 05.2010, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 9 p. (Working Paper Series in Economics; no. 169).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  5. Published

    1002 Pharmacokinetic studies on a novel HBV entry inhibitor Myrcludex B demonstrate HBV-receptor expression in rodents and dogs but not in cynomolgus monkeys

    Schieck, A., Meier, A., Alexandrov, A., Leder, C., Romeis, P., Haberkorn, U., Mier, J. W. & Urban, S., 01.04.2010, In: Journal of Hepatology. 51, 1, p. S387 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Material and Energy Flow-Based Cost Accounting

    Möller, A., 01.04.2010, In: Chemical Engineering & Technology. 33, 4, p. 567-572 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Anpassung des Bodenschutzrechts an den Klimaschutz

    Sanden, J., 04.2010, In: Natur und Recht. 32, 4, p. 225-229 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  8. Published

    Klimaschutz durch Bioenergie - Das Recht der Biomassenutzung zwischen Klimaschutz und Nachhaltigkeit: Tagungsbericht: 5. Würzburger Gespräche zum Umweltenergierecht

    Guerra González, J., 04.2010, In: Natur und Recht. 32, 4, p. 258-260 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalTransfer

  9. Published

    Strong genetic cohesiveness between Italy and North Africa in four butterfly species

    Habel, J. C., Rödder, D., Stefano, S., Meyer, M. & Schmitt, T., 04.2010, In: Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 99, 4, p. 818-830 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Verbund-Simulation - Strategic Planning and Optimization of Integrated Production Networks

    Viere, T., Bruenner, H. & Hedemann, J., 04.2010, In: Chemical Engineering & Technology. 33, 4, p. 582-588 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Saproxylic beetle assemblages in the Mediterranean region: Impact of forest management on richness and structure

    Buse, J., Levanony, T., Timm, A., Dayan, T. & Aßmann, T., 31.03.2010, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 259, 8, p. 1376-1384 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Combination of different liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry technologies for the identification of transformation products of rhodamine B in groundwater

    Mueller, A., Weiss, S. C., Seitz, W., Albert, R., Ruck, W. K. L., Weber, W. & Schulz, W., 15.03.2010, In: Rapid Comunications in Mass Spectrometry. 24, 5, p. 659-666 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Forschung für die Nachhaltigkeit

    Seiler, P., Barth, M., Fischer, D. & Michelsen, G., 11.03.2010, In: GAIA. 19, 1, p. 69-71 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Ordnungsverantwortung: Rational Choice als ordonomisches Forschungsprogramm

    Beckmann, M., 11.03.2010, Berlin: Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Berlin. 342 p. (Ökonomik und Ethik; vol. 12)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

  15. Published

    N:P Ratio and the Nature of Nutrient Limitation in Calluna-Dominated Heathlands

    Oheimb, G., Power, S. A., Falk, K., Friedrich, U., Mohamed, A., Krug, A., Boschatzke, N. & Härdtle, W., 01.03.2010, In: Ecosystems. 13, 2, p. 317-327 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Impacts of a pesticide on pollinator species richness at different spatial scales

    Brittain, C., Vighi, M., Bommarco, R., Settele, J. & Potts, S. G., 03.2010, In: Basic and Applied Ecology. 11, 2, p. 106-115 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Modulating immune responses and inflammation

    Leder, C., Ziegler, M. & Gawaz, M., 03.2010, In: Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. 36, 2, p. 219-222 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Sustainability as a Driver for Corporate Economic Success: Consequences for the Development of Sustainability Management Control

    Schaltegger, S., 03.2010, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 15 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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  20. Published

    Environmental impacts of droughts: key challenges.

    Olsson, O., 23.02.2010, Brüssel

    Research output: other publicationsSlidesResearch

  21. Published

    Sources of polyfluoroalkyl compounds in the North Sea, Baltic Sea and Norwegian Sea: Evidence from their spatial distribution in surface water

    Ahrens, L., Gerwinski, W., Theobald, N. & Ebinghaus, R., 01.02.2010, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 60, 2, p. 255-260 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Facilitative effects of introduced Pacific oysters on native macroalgae are limited by a secondary invader, the seaweed Sargassum muticum

    Lang, A. C. & Buschbaum, C., 02.2010, In: Journal of Sea Research. 63, 2, p. 119-128 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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  24. Published

    Value of semi-open corridors for simultaneously connecting open and wooded habitats: A case study with ground beetles

    Eggers, B., Matern, A., Drees, C., Eggers, J., Haerdtle, W. & Aßmann, T., 02.2010, In: Conservation Biology. 24, 1, p. 256-266 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    What is sustainability economics?

    Baumgärtner, S. & Quaas, M., 15.01.2010, In: Ecological Economics. 69, 3, p. 445-450 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  26. Published

    Attitude-Based Target Groups to Reduce the Ecological Impact of Daily Mobility Behavior

    Hunecke, M., Haustein, S., Böhler, S. & Grischkat, S., 01.01.2010, In: Environment and Behavior. 42, 1, p. 3-43 41 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Classifying Entrepreneurship for the Public Good: Empirical Analysis of a Conceptual Framework

    Wagner, M. & Schaltegger, S., 01.01.2010, In: Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. 23, 3, p. 431-443 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  28. Published

    CSR: von der Vision zur Verankerung unternehmerischer Nachhaltigkeit - Eine Frage von Managementbildung

    Schaltegger, S. & Petersen, H., 01.01.2010, CSR-Bildung. Theis, F. (ed.). Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, p. 139-152 14 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  29. Published

    Universities as learning organizations for sustainability? The task of climate protection

    Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Burandt, S., 01.01.2010, Universities and climate change: introducing climate change to university programmes. Leal Filho, W. (ed.). Berlin; London: Springer Verlag, p. 179-192 14 p. (Climate Change Management).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  30. Published

    Vorsorgendes Hochwassermanagement im Wandel: ein sozial-ökologisches Raumkonzept für den Umgang mit Hochwasser

    Kruse, S., 01.01.2010, 1 ed. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. 261 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

  31. Published

    Anaerobic biodegradation of organochlorine pesticides in contaminated soil: Significance of temperature and availability

    Baczynski, T. P., Pleissner, D. & Grotenhuis, T., 01.2010, In: Chemosphere. 78, 1, p. 22-28 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Applicability of adapted reservoir operation for water stress mitigation under dry year conditions

    Olsson, O., Ikramova, M., Bauer, M. & Froebrich, J., 01.2010, In: Water Resources Management. 24, 2, p. 277-297 21 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Evidence for an intrinsic energetic ceiling in free-ranging kittiwakes Rissa tridactyla

    Welcker, J., Moe, B., Bech, C., Fyhn, M., Schultner, J., Speakman, J. R. & Gabrielsen, G. W., 01.2010, In: Journal of Animal Ecology. 79, 1, p. 205-213 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Molecular analysis meets morphology-based systematics-a synthetic approach for Chalarinae (Insecta: Diptera: Pipunculidae)

    Kehlmaier, C. & Aßmann, T., 01.2010, In: Systematic Entomology. 35, 1, p. 181-195 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Optimal Harvest Licensing when Harvest Success is Uncertain

    Hussain, A. M. T. & Tschirhart, J., 01.2010, In: American Journal of Agricultural Economics. 92, 1, p. 125-140 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    § 13 Umweltschutz im Planungsrecht

    Sanden, J., 2010, Umweltrecht. Koch, H.-J. (ed.). 3 ed. Neuwied: Verlag Franz Vahlen, p. 675-719 45 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  37. Published

    § 23 Wasserkraft

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 490-513 24 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  38. Published

    § 24 Deponiegas

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 514-521 8 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  39. Published

    § 25 Klärgas

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 522-525 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  40. Published

    § 29 Windenergie

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 597-634 38 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  41. Published

    § 30 Windenergie Repowering

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 635-658 24 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  42. Published

    § 31 Windenergie Offshore

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 659-678 20 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  43. Published

    § 32 Solare Strahlungsenergie

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 679-704 26 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  44. Published

    § 33 Solare Strahlungsenergie an oder auf Gebäuden

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 705-720 16 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  45. Published

    § 60 Nutzung von Seewasserstraßen

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 974-977 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  46. Published

    § 62 Bußgeldvorschriften

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 992-998 7 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  47. Published

    § 63 Fachaufsicht

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 999-1004 6 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  48. Published

    § 64 Verordnungsermächtigung

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 1007-1023 17 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  49. Published

    § 65 Erfahrungsbericht

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 1024-1036 13 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  50. Published

    § 66 Übergangsbestimmungen

    Schomerus, T., 2010, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J. & Altenschmidt, S. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 1037-1064 28 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  51. Published

    § 8 Bodenschutz und Altlastenrecht

    Sanden, J., 2010, Umweltrecht. Koch, H.-J. (ed.). 3 ed. München: Verlag Franz Vahlen, p. 418-459 42 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch