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. 2022
  2. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    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 contributionsConference article in journalResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  7. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  8. Published

    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 contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  9. Published

    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/worksOtherResearch

  10. Published

    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/worksChapter

  11. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  12. Published

    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/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesTransfer

  13. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Hafenzugang für Kreuzfahrtschiffe in der COVID-19 Pandemie: Eine völkerrechtliche Perspektive

    Schatz, V. J., 2022, In: Zeitschrift für das Recht der Transportwirtschaft. 2022, p. 353-357

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  18. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    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/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    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 contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsEducation

  21. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  22. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesTransferpeer-review

  23. Published

    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 anthologiesSpecial Journal issueResearch

  24. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    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. 12

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Verloren im Cyberspace

    Oermann, N. O., 2022, In: Theologische Literaturzeitung.

    Research output: Journal contributionsCritical reviewsTransfer

  28. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  29. Published
  30. Published

    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/worksChapter

  31. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  32. Published

    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 contributionsCritical reviewsResearch

  33. Published

    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/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  34. 2021
  35. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  38. Published
  39. Published

    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 contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  40. Published

    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/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  41. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    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 contributionsComments / Debate / ReportsResearch

  43. Published

    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 contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  44. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    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 contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  49. Published
  50. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  52. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review