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. 2007
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    Tradition und Innovation: Region und Bildung in einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung

    Stoltenberg, U. (Editor) & Nemnich, C. (Editor), 2007, Frankfurt am M.: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften. 359 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

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    Umwelt-, Risiko-, Wissenschafts- und Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation: eine Verortung

    Adomßent, M. & Godemann, J., 2007, Handbuch Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation: Grundlagen und Praxis. Michelsen, G. & Godemann, J. (eds.). 2 ed. München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 42-52 11 p.

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

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    Unter Trickstern und Kojoten: was "Geschlecht" in Umweltforschung und -planung leistet

    Hofmeister, S., 2007, In: Forum Wissenschaft. 24, 4, p. 19-22 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  7. Published

    Veränderung von Staatlichkeit und öffentliche Güter – Voraussetzungen für Nachhaltigkeit, Geschlechtergerechtigkeit und Sicherung der Lebensgrundlagen (livelihood): Dokumentation der AG Frauen des Forums Umwelt & Entwicklung

    Gottschlich, D. (Editor), Grüning, J. (Editor), Mölders, T. (Editor) & Vinz, D. (Editor), 2007, Bonn, Berlin ua. : Forum Umwelt & Entwicklung. 49 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesConference proceedingsResearch

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    Vergessene Landwirtschaft: Agrarstrukturen zwischen Tradition und Multifunktionalität

    Mölders, T. & Müller, F., 2007, In: Politische Ökologie. 106-107, Klimawandel, p. 100-101 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Verständigung als Basis inter- und transdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit

    Godemann, J., 2007, Handbuch Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation: Grundlagen und Praxis. Michelsen, G. & Godemann, J. (eds.). 2. ed. München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 86-96 11 p.

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

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    Verwaltungsrecht: [Prüfungswissen, Multiple-Choice-Tests, Gesetze, Urteile ; neu: zusätzliche Übungsaufgaben zu jedem Kapitel]

    Schomerus, T. & Hobro, Y., 2007, 2. ed. Freiburg: Haufe Mediengruppe. 148 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCompendium/lecture notesEducation

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    Von der Nische zum Erfolgsmodell: der Studiengang Wirtschaftsrecht als Modell für eine neue Juristenausbildung?

    Schomerus, T., 2007, Reform als Chance: Das Staatsexamen im Umbruch . Zervakis, P. A. & Neuhaus, P. A. (eds.). 1. ed. Bonn: Hochschulrektorenkonferenz , p. 36 1 p.

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

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    Von Lebensträumen und prekären Verhältnissen... Politische Jugendbildung für junge Männer zu Berufsorientierung und Lebensplanung

    Offen, S. & Schmidt, J., 2007, In: Praxis politische Bildung. 11, 4, p. 262-268 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

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    Waldflächenentwicklung im östlichen Schleswig-Holstein in den letzten 250 Jahren und ihre Bedeutung für seltene Gefäßpflanzen

    Oheimb, G., Schmidt, M. & Kriebitzsch, W.-U., 2007, In: Tuexenia. 27, p. 363-380 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

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    Weltreise einer Jeans: auf den Spuren unserer Kleidung

    Rolle, , M., Schumacher, M. & Corleis, F., 2007, Lüneburg: Verlag edition erlebnispädagogik. 187 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

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    "Werkzeuge" des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements

    Schaltegger, S., Herzig, C. & Klinke, T., 2007, Berufsbild CSR-Manager. Lenzen, E. & Fengler, J. (eds.). Münster, Westf: Macondo Verlag, p. 23-29 7 p.

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

  17. Published

    Wie klingt das Bild? Bilder zum Klingen bringen

    Hallmann, K., 2007, In: Grundschule Musik. 43, p. 28-32 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

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    Wie "ökologisch" ist die ökologische Ökonomik? Reflexionen zur Vielfalt und Eintracht von Naturbildern in der ökologischen Ökonomie

    Hofmeister, S., 2007, Wiedervorlage dringend: Ansätze für eine Ökonomie der Nachhaltigkeit : Beiträge aus der Arbeit der Vereinigung für Ökologische Ökonomie (VÖÖ) 1996 bis 2006. Lang, E., Busch-Lüty, C. & Kopfmüller, J. (eds.). München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 221-226 6 p.

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

  19. Published

    Wilde Natur - gezähmte Wirtschaft: Biosphärenreservate: Modelle für eine nachhaltige Regionalentwicklung?

    Hofmeister, S. & Mölders, T., 2007, In: Zeitschrift für angewandte Umweltforschung. 18, 2, p. 191-206 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    "Wir alle müssen persönlich verzichten"

    Michelsen, G. & Tachau, P., 2007, In: Pbi-Rundbrief. 2, p. 9 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  21. Published

    Wirtschaftsrecht - ein innovativer Studiengang nach dem Lüneburger Modell in der Mongolei

    Schomerus, T. & Zelder, A., 2007, In: Wirtschaft und Recht in Osteuropa. 16, 6, p. 178-182 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  22. Published

    Young people and sustainability: a relationship with a future?

    Godemann, J., 2007, In: Unesco heute. 54, p. 74-77 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  23. Published

    Zrównowazony rozwój regionalny: wyzwanie dla uniwersytetow

    Michelsen, G., 2007, Tradition und Innovation: Region und Bildung in einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung. Stoltenberg, U. & Emmermann, C. (eds.). Frankfurt am Main: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften, p. 33-48 16 p.

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

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    Zukunft der Nachhaltigkeit in Staat und Unternehmen

    Schaltegger, S., 2007, In: swissfuture. 34, 3, p. 4-9 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

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    Zukunftscamp – Future Now 2007

    Stoltenberg, U., Bartsch, A. & Wüllner, C., 2007, Lüneburg: Institut für Integrative Studien der Universität Lüneburg, 35 p.

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsResearch

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  27. 2006
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    Promotion of interdisciplinary competence as a challenge for Higher Education

    Godemann, J., 17.12.2006, In: Journal of Social Science Education. 4, p. 51-61 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  29. Published

    A college of the Atlantic for Europe

    Serbser, W. F. H. & Mrzljak, J., 01.12.2006, In: GAIA. 15, 4, p. 307-309 3 p.

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

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    Annäherungen an ein sozial-ökologisches Raumkonzept

    Hofmeister, S. & Scurrell, B., 01.12.2006, In: GAIA. 15, 4, p. 275-284 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Bifurcation loads of circular curved beams of glued-laminated timber with continuous lateral support

    Eilering, S., 01.12.2006, In: Bautechnik. 83, 12, p. 845-853 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Bioassay-directed fractionation for analyzing estrogens in surface waters of the German Baltic Sea

    Beck, I.-C., Bruhn, R. & Gandrass, J., 01.12.2006, In: Acta Hydrochimica et Hydrobiologica. 34, 6, p. 560-567 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Species richness of vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens in dry grasslands: The effects of environment, landscape structure and competition

    Lobel, S., Dengler, J. & Hobohm, C., 01.12.2006, In: Folia Geobotanica. 41, 4, p. 377-393 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Nachhaltige Entwicklung

    Kuhn, K. & Rieckmann, M., 03.11.2006, 1. ed. München: oekom verlag GmbH. 64 p. (Themenblätter im Unterricht; no. 57)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCompendium/lecture notesEducation

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    Ideelle biegedrillknicklasten von seitlich am obergurt gestützten brettschichtträgern

    Eilering, S., 11.2006, In: Bauingenieur. 81, 11, p. 488-495 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Jungholozäne Umweltentwicklung und Landnutzungsgeschichte im Hardautal, Ldkr. Uelzen (südliche Lüneberg Heide)

    Becker, K. & Urban, B., 11.2006, In: Telma. 36, p. 11-38 28 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Media communication, citizens and transnational risks: The case of climate change and coastal protection

    Heinrichs, H. & Peters, H. P., 31.10.2006, Risk Society and the Culture of Precaution. Richter, I. K., Berking, S. & Müller-Schmid, R. (eds.). Palgrave Macmillan, p. 229-253 25 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Frühe Kalkausscheidungen an neu erstelltem Sichtmauerwerk: sind am Markt befindliche Werkmauermörtel unterschiedlich zu beurteilen?

    Quitmann, H.-D., 16.10.2006, In: Mauerwerk. 10, 5, p. 196-202 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

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    Using sequential injection analysis for fast determination of phosphate in coastal waters

    Frank, C., Schroeder, F., Ebinghaus, R. & Ruck, W., 15.10.2006, In: Talanta. 70, 3, p. 513-517 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Biologische kampfstoffe: Nachweis und bekämpfung: Strategien gegen milzbrand, pocken and Co

    Richardt, A. & Russman, H., 01.10.2006, In: Biologie in Unserer Zeit. 36, 5, p. 322-329 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Development and application of a laboratory flux measurement system (LFMS) for the investigation of the kinetics of mercury emissions from soils

    Bahlmann, E., Ebinghaus, R. & Ruck, W., 01.10.2006, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 81, 2, p. 114-125 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Encouraging environmentally sustainable holiday travel

    Böhler, S., Grischkat, S., Haustein, S. & Hunecke, M., 01.10.2006, In: Transportation Research, Part A: Policy and Practice. 40, 8, p. 652-670 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    The basiphilous dry grasslands of shallow, skeletal soils (Alysso-Sedetalia) on the island of Öland (Sweden), in the context of North and Central Europe

    Dengler, J. & Lobel, S., 15.09.2006, In: Phytocoenologia. 36, 3, p. 343-391 49 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Gender und Nachhaltigkeit: Neue Forschungsperspektiven

    Katz, C., 01.09.2006, In: GAIA. 15, 3, p. 206-214 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

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    Corporate Sustainability Accounting: A Nightmare or a Dream Coming True?

    Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R. L., 09.2006, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 15, 5, p. 293-295 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

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    Systemanalyse für Softwaresysteme

    Bonin, H. E. G., 10.08.2006, Lüneburg: Universität Lüneburg, 199 p. (Final; vol. 16, no. 1).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Can management compensate for atmospheric nutrient deposition in heathland ecosystems?

    Härdtle, W., Niemeyer, M., Niemeyer, T., Aßmann, T. & Fottner, S., 01.08.2006, In: The Journal of Applied Ecology. 43, 4, p. 759-769 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    Atmospheric concentrations and air-sea exchanges of nonylphenol, tertiary octylphenol and nonylphenol monoethoxylate in the North Sea

    Xie, Z., Ebinghaus, R., Caba, A., Ruck, W. & Lakaschus, S., 01.07.2006, In: Environmental Pollution. 142, 1, p. 170-180 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Specific SBR population behaviour as revealed by comparative dynamic simulation analysis of three full-scale municipal SBR wastewater treatment plants

    Roenner-Holm, S. G. E., Mennerich, A. & Holm, N. C., 01.07.2006, In: Water Science and Technology. 54, 1, p. 71-80 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Corporate Volunteering in Germany: Survey and Empirical Evidence

    Herzig, C., 23.06.2006, In: International Journal of Business Environment. 1, 1, p. 51-69 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    Integrative Management of Sustainability Performance, Measurement and Reporting

    Schaltegger, S. & Wagner, M., 19.06.2006, In: International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation. 3, 1, p. 1-19 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  52. Published

    Nonylphenol polyethoxylate degradation by means of electrocoagulation and electrochemical Fenton

    Martins, A. F., Wilde, M. L., Vasconcelos, T. G. & Henriques, D. M., 15.06.2006, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 50, 2, p. 249-255 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review