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.
- 2022
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Re-Thinking Tasks in Inclusive Science Education: New Approaches to Enable Participation
Stinken-Rösner, L. & Hofer, E., 01.2022, In: Progress in science education (PriSE). 5, 1, p. 33-46 14 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung und Inklusion: Konzepte zusammendenken für die Gestaltung eines zukunftsfähigen Sachunterrichts
Kater-Wettstädt, L., Bürgener, L. & Sellin, K., 2022, In: widerstreit sachunterricht. 13, p. 159-176 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Conference article in journal › Research › peer-review
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City scale modeling of ultrafine particles in urban areas with special focus on passenger ferryboat emission impact
Lauenburg, M., Karl, M., Matthias, V., Quante, M. & Ramacher, M. O. P., 2022, In: Toxics. 10, 1, 30 p., 3.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Controller und Nachhaltigkeit im Kontext neuer Berichterstattungspflichten
Lühn, M., Nuzum, A.-K., Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S., 2022, In: REthinking: Finance. 1, p. 25-33 9 p., REF1398613.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Deutungsmuster von MINT-Lehrpersonen zu Forschendem Lernen
Koliander, B., Hofer, E. & Puddu, S., 2022, Unsicherheit als Element von naturwissenschaftsbezogenen Bildungsprozessen: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, Virtuelle Jahrestagung 2021 . Habig, S. & van Vorst, H. (eds.). Duisburg-Essen, Nürnberg: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, p. 272-275 4 p. (Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik; vol. 42).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Digitalisierung & Inklusion – Teil 2: Unterrichtsplanung mit dem NinU-Unterstützungsraster
Stinken-Rösner, L. & Watts, E., 2022, In: Digital unterrichten. Biologie. 2022, 6, p. 3 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Editorial
Bäumler, J., Bungenberg, M., Krajewski, M., Rühl, G., Tams, C. J., Terhechte, J. P., Ziegler, A. R. & Binder, C., 2022, In: European Yearbook of International Economic Law. 12, p. v-ix 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Editorial
Bäumler, J., Binder, C., Bungenberg, M., Krajewski, M., Rühl, G., Tams, C. J., Terhechte, J. & Ziegler, A. R., 2022, European Yearbook of International Economic Law 2021 . Bäumler, J., Bungenberg, M., Rühl, G., Binder, C., Krajewski, M., Tams, C. J., Terhechte, J. P. & Ziegler, A. R. (eds.). Springer, p. v-ix 4 p. (European Yearbook of International Economic Law (EUROYEAR); vol. 12).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Other › Research
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Educators' Competence Frameworks in Education for Sustainable Development
Rieckmann, M. & Barth, M., 2022, Competences in Education for Sustainable Development: Critical Perspectives. Vare, P., Lausselet, N. & Rieckmann, M. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 19-26 8 p. (Sustainable Development Goals Series).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter
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Experimentiervideos im naturwissenschaftlichen Unterricht – Lehren und Lernen mit und durch VidEX
Meier, M., Kastaun, M. & Stinken-Rösner, L., 2022, Digitale NAWIgation von Inklusion: Digitale Werkzeuge für einen inklusiven Naturwissenschaftsunterricht . Watts, E. M. & Hoffmann, C. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 51-65 15 p. (Edition Fachdidaktiken).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Expert*inneninterview
Barth, M. & Bürgener, L., 2022, Young Citizens: Handbuch politische Bildung in der Grundschule. Baumgardt, I. & Lange, D. (eds.). Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, p. 427-432 6 p. (Schriftenreihe; vol. 10777).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Exploring the implications of the value concept for performance assessment of sustainable business models
Norris, S., 2022, 7th International Conference on New Business Models: Sustainable Business Model Challenges: Economic Recovery and Digital Transformation; Conference Proceedings. Laura, M., Minà, A. & Alaimo Di Loro, . (eds.). Rom: LUMSA University, p. 743-755 13 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Forschendes Lernen mit digitalen Medien – Ein Beitrag zur „Diklusion“
Stinken-Rösner, L. & Abels, S., 2022, Unsicherheit als Element von naturwissenschaftsbezogenen Bildungsprozessen : Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, Virtuelle Jahrestagung 2021. Habig, S. & Vorst, H. V. (eds.). Essen: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, p. 72-75 4 p. (Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik; vol. 42).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act: Is It Compatible with WTO Obligations?
Bäumler, J., 2022, In: Zeitschrift fur Europarechtliche Studien. 25, 2, p. 265-286 22 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Hafenzugang für Kreuzfahrtschiffe in der COVID-19 Pandemie: Eine völkerrechtliche Perspektive
Schatz, V. J., 2022, In: Zeitschrift für das Recht der Transportwirtschaft. 2022, p. 353-357Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Literature Review zu konzeptionellem Lernen in Open Inquiry Settings
Hofer, E. & Abels, S., 2022, Unsicherheit als Element von naturwissenschaftsbezogenen Bildungsprozessen : Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, Virtuelle Jahrestagung 2021. Habig, S. & van Vorst, H. (eds.). Essen: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik, p. 76-79 4 p. (Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik; vol. 42).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Nachhaltige Raumentwicklung für die große Transformation: Perspektiven und Barrieren für die räumliche Planung
Hofmeister, S. & Warner, B., 2022, In: Nachrichten der ARL. 52, 1, p. 8-11 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement im Wandel der Zeit: Vom (gestrigen) betrieblichen Umweltschutz zur angestrebten (zukünftigen) unternehmerischen Nachhaltigkeitstransformation
Schaltegger, S., 2022, Vom betrieblichen Umweltschutz zur großen Transformation: Festschrift für Prof. Dr. Maximilian Gege . Schleich, B. & Zwick, Y. (eds.). München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 71-80 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Ontdek de elementen. De ontwikkeling van het periodiek systeem volgens Mendelejew
Stinken-Rösner, L., 2022, In: NVOX. 2022, 5, p. 34-35 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Education
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Recht und Nachhaltigkeit
Schomerus, T., Bäumler, J., Appel, I. & Halfmeier, A., 2022, Rechtsgespräche: Recht im Kontext von Innovation | Entrepreneurship Nachhaltigkeit | Kultur | Europa. Terhechte, J. (ed.). Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, p. 63-88 26 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Solarpflicht durch Bundesgesetz: Rechtliche Chancen und Grenzen
Schomerus, T., 2022, In: Klima und Recht - KlimR. 1, 4, p. 113-117 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Special Issue on Impact Investing – Critical Examinations of Motivations, Processes and Results
Hockerts, K. (Editor), Hehenberger, L. (Editor), Schaltegger, S. (Editor) & Farber, V. (Editor), 2022, Dordrecht: Springer. 180 p. (Journal of Business Ethics; vol. 179, no. 4)Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Research
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Students' conceptions about the sense of smell
Dreyer, J. & Hofer, E., 2022, Project-based Education and other Student-activation Strategies and Issues in Science Education XIX.: Conference proceedings. Rusek, M. & Tóthová, M. (eds.). Prague: Charles University, p. 86-94 9 p. (Project-based education and other activating strategies in science education (PBE); vol. 19).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Teachers' beliefs and goals concerning inquiry-based science
Puddu, S., Koliander, B. & Hofer, E., 2022, Fostering scientific citizenship in an uncertain world (Proceedings of ESERA 2021). Carvalho, G. S., Afonso, A. S. & Anastácio, Z. (eds.). Braga: CIEC, Universidade do Minho, p. 1119-1125 7 p. 12Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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The relationship between values and knowledge in visioning for landscape management: relevance for a collaborative approach
Horcea-Milcu, A. I., Zaman, S., Filyushkina, A., López-Rodríguez, M. D., Cebrián-Piqueras, M. A. & Raymond, C. M., 2022, In: Ecosystems and People. 18, 1, p. 498-513 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Verloren im Cyberspace
Oermann, N. O., 2022, In: Theologische Literaturzeitung.Research output: Journal contributions › Critical reviews › Transfer
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Von den "scharfen Wässern" zu den "harten Säuren": Ein Streifzug durch die Geschichte der Säure-Base-Modelle
Krebs, R. & Hofer, E., 2022, In: PLUS LUCIS. 2022, 3, p. 8-11 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Von der Industrie in die Schule: Virtual Reality im Physikunterricht: Anregungen zum Einsatz virtueller Videoexperimente und Exkursionen
Stinken-Rösner, L., 2022, In: Unterricht Physik. 33, 189/190, p. 44-48 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Weiterentwicklung des Studienprogramms Wirtschaftsrecht in Ulan Bator nach dem „Lüneburger Modell“
Baasankhorol, D., Doljin, M. & Schomerus, T., 2022, Hochschulentwicklung in der dynamischen Übergangsgesellschaft: Hochschulpolitische Reformprojekte in der Mongolei und in China. Kowalewski, H. (ed.). Göttingen: Cuvillier Verlag, p. 159-175 16 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter
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Welches Kontextverständnis braucht der inklusive Nawi-Unterricht?
Weirauch, K., Hüfner, S. K., Abels, S. & Menthe, J., 2022, Unsicherheit als Element von naturwissenschaftsbezogenen Bildungsprozessen: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik Virtuelle Jahrestagung 2021. Habig, S. & van Vorst, H. (eds.). Nürnberg, Duisburg: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Vol. 42. p. 356-359 4 p. (Die Tagung der Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik (GDCP); vol. 42).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Zibell, Barbara: Care-Arbeit räumlich denken. Feministische Perspektiven auf Planung und Entwicklung
Hofmeister, S., 2022, In: Raumplanung. 217, p. 98-99 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Critical reviews › Research
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船舶生物污垢引发的外来物种入侵现象及法治应对: 以《自然保护法》和《航运法》为视角
Schatz, V. J., Lu, C. (Translator) & Zhu, G. (Translator), 2022, 生态文明与环境法治: 国别区域生态文明环境法治动态. Zhang, H. & Shen, Z. (eds.). Shanghai: Shanghai People‘s Publishing House, p. 135-155 21 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
- 2021
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Well Recovered and More Creative? A Longitudinal Study on the Relationship Between Vacation and Creativity
Syrek, C. J., de Bloom, J. & Lehr, D., 23.12.2021, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 12, 12 p., 784844.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Effectiveness and Moderators of an Internet-Based Mobile-Supported Stress Management Intervention as a Universal Prevention Approach: Randomized Controlled Trial
Ebert, D. D., Franke, M., Zarski, A.-C., Berking, M., Riper, H., Cuijpers, P., Funk, B. & Lehr, D., 22.12.2021, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 23, 12, 19 p., e22107.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Implementing sustainable food forests: Extracting success factors through a cross-case comparison
Albrecht, S. & Wiek, A., 21.12.2021, In: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development . 11, 1, p. 183-200 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Ensuring the Long-Term Provision of Heathland Ecosystem Services—The Importance of a Functional Perspective in Management Decision Frameworks
Walmsley, D. C., Delory, B. M., Alonso, I., Temperton, V. M. & Härdtle, W., 20.12.2021, In: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 9, 15 p., 791364.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Usually hated, sometimes loved: A review of wild ungulates' contributions to people
Pascual-Rico, R., Morales-Reyes, Z., Aguilera-Alcalá, N., Olszańska, A., Sebastián-González, E., Naidoo, R., Moleón, M., Lozano Mendoza, J., Botella, F., von Wehrden, H., Martín-López, B. & Sánchez-Zapata, J. A., 20.12.2021, In: Science of the Total Environment. 801, 11 p., 149652.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Web Tool for the Identification of Industrial Symbioses in Industrial Parks
Lütje, A., Leber, S., Scholten, J. & Wohlgemuth, V., 18.12.2021, Advances and New Trends in Environmental Informatics. Kamilaris, A., Wohlgemuth, V., Karatzas, K. & Athanasiadis, I. N. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 19-34 16 p. (Progress in IS).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Species richness stabilizes productivity via asynchrony and drought-tolerance diversity in a large-scale tree biodiversity experiment
Schnabel, F., Liu, X., Kunz, M., Barry, K., Bongers, F. J., Bruelheide, H., Fichtner, A., Härdtle, W., Li, S., Pfaff, C.-T., Schmid, B., Schwarz, J. A., Tang, Z., Yang, B., Bauhus, J., von Oheimb, G., Ma, K. & Wirth, C., 17.12.2021, In: Science Advances. 7, 51, 13 p., eabk1643.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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12 Fragen an Gerd Michelsen
Michelsen, G., 16.12.2021, In: GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society. 30, 4, p. 220-221 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Transdisciplinary research: Towards an integrative perspective
Lam, D. P. M., Freund, M. E., Kny, J., Marg, O., Mbah, M., Theiler, L., Bergmann, M., Brohmann, B., Lang, D. J. & Schäfer, M., 16.12.2021, In: GAIA. 30, 4, p. 243-249 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Participation in multi-level policy implementation: exploring the influence of governance culture
Gollata, J. A. M., Kochskämper, E., Jager, N. W. & Newig, J., 06.12.2021, In: Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 64, 14, p. 2593-2617 25 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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An integrated, modular biorefinery for the treatment of food waste in urban areas
Laibach, N., Müller, B., Pleissner, D., Raber, W. & Smetana, S., 01.12.2021, In: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. 4, 4 p., 100118.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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A three-armed randomised controlled trial investigating the comparative impact of guidance on the efficacy of a web-based stress management intervention and health impairing and promoting mechanisms of prevention
Nixon, P., Boß, L., Heber, E., Ebert, D. D. & Lehr, D., 01.12.2021, In: BMC Public Health. 21, 1, 18 p., 1511.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Comparative effectiveness of guided internet-based stress management training versus established in-person group training in employees – study protocol for a pragmatic, randomized, non-inferiority trial
Boß, L., Angerer, P., Dragano, N., Ebert, D., Engels, M., Heber, E., Kuhlmann, R., Ruhle, S., Schwens, C., Wulf, I. C. & Lehr, D., 01.12.2021, In: BMC Public Health. 21, 1, 13 p., 2177.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Correction to: A review of fire effects across South American ecosystems: the role of climate and time since fire (Fire Ecology, (2021), 17, 1, (11), 10.1186/s42408-021-00100-9)
Giorgis, M. A., Zeballos, S. R., Carbone, L., Zimmermann, H., von Wehrden, H., Aguilar, R., Ferreras, A. E., Tecco, P. A., Kowaljow, E., Barri, F., Gurvich, D. E., Villagra, P. & Jaureguiberry, P., 01.12.2021, In: Fire Ecology. 17, 1, 1 p., 21.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Die Anwendung naturwissenschaftlicher Untersuchungsmethoden inklusiv gestalten – Naturwissenschaftsdidaktische Theorie und Empirie erweitern mit dem Kategoriensystem inklusiver naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht (KinU)
Brauns, S. & Abels, S., 01.12.2021, In: Zeitschrift für Didaktik der Naturwissenschaften (ZfDN). 27, 1, p. 231-249 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Linking Sustainable Business Models and Supply Chains – Toward an Integrated Value Creation Framework
Norris, S., Hagenbeck, J. & Schaltegger, S., 01.12.2021, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 30, 8, p. 3960-3974 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Möglichkeiten der Optimierung einjähriger Blühstreifen für blütenbesuchende Insekten: Eine Fallstudie aus dem Nordwestdeutschen Tiefland
Grabener, S., Hein, S., Härdtle, W., Aßmann, T., Boutaud, E., Kubiak, M., Luck, F. V., Schmid-Egger, C., Scholz, T., Ssymank, A., Ullrich, K., Zumstein, P. & Drees, C., 01.12.2021, In: Natur und Landschaft. 96, 12, p. 561 - 569 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Participatory scenario planning to facilitate human-wildlife coexistence
Jiren, T. S., Riechers, M., Kansky, R. & Fischer, J., 01.12.2021, In: Conservation Biology. 35, 6, p. 1957-1965 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review