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.
- 2005
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Naturschutz in Deutschland: Ziele, Herausforderungen, Lösungen
Schreiner, J., 2005, Handbuch Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation: Grundlagen und Praxis. Michelsen, G. & Godemann, J. (eds.). 1 ed. München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 385-394 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Naturschutz, Zukunftsaufgabe
Schreiner, J., 2005, Neue Horizonte - Zukunftsaufgabe Naturschutz: Referate und Ergebnisse des 27. Deutschen Naturschutztages 2004 in Potsdam. B. B. N. (ed.). Bundesverband Beruflicher Naturschutz, Vol. 55. p. 9-20 12 p. (Jahrbuch für Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege; vol. 55).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Naturwaldforschung in den Serrahner Buchenwäldern: Ableitungen für eine naturnahe Buchenwirtschaft
Oheimb, G., 2005, In: AFZ, der Wald. 60, 21, p. 1138-1140 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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New ideas for modern phytosociological monographs
Dengler, J., Berg, C. & Jansen, F., 2005, In: Annali di Botanica. 5, p. 193-210 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Partnerships for Corporate Sustainability: Capacity Development for SMEs in South-East Asia
Viere, T. & Herzig, C., 2005, Kleine und mittlere Unternehmen in Umbruchsituationen. Schöning, S., Richter, J., Ott, I. & Nissen, D. (eds.). Frankfurt am Main: Peter Lang Verlag, p. 71-83 13 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Reform der europäischen Chemikalienpolitik: Anforderungen an die unternehmerische Umsetzung
Tschochohei, H., 2005, In: Umweltwirtschaftsforum. 13, 4, p. 91-96 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Ressourcen und Gender: thematische Ausarbeitung basierend auf Sekundäranalyse, Interviews und Bewertung aus Genderperspektive
Fischer, K., 2005, Berlin: Genanet - Leitstelle Geschlechtergerechtigkeit und Nachhaltigkeit, 28 p. (GenaStudien; vol. 4).Research output: Working paper › Research communication reports › Research
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Schalenwild breitet Gefäßpflanzen in der mitteleuropäischen Kulturlandschaft aus: ein erster Überblick
Heinken, T., Oheimb, G., Schmidt, M., Kriebitzsch, W.-U. & Ellenberg, H., 2005, In: Natur und Landschaft. 80, 4, p. 141-147 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Seehäfen: Planung und Entwurf
Brinkmann, B., 2005, Berlin: Springer. 524 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research
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Sex und Gender im Natur- und Umweltschutz
Thiem, A., Grüning, J., Mayer, M. & Katz, C., 2005, In: DNR Deutschland-Rundbrief. 11, 05, p. 3Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Transfer
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Sostenibilità e processi di sviluppo regionali: chance per la relazione tra universitä e territorio
Michelsen, G., 2005, La sostenibilità si può fare: la "vetrina per uno sviluppo sostenibile": un progetto innovativo per la comunicazione e lo sviluppo della sostenibilità. Stoltenberg, U., Muraca, B. & Nora, E. (eds.). Frankfurt am Main: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften, p. 204-210 7 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Sozioökonomische Analyse von Pflegemaßnahmen zur Erhaltung von Heidelandschaften im Naturschutzgebiet Lüneburger Heide: Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse, Kosten-Wirksamkeits-Analyse und Akzeptanz der Massnahmen
Müller, J., 2005, Marburg: Tectum Verlag. 254 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research
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Standortvorteil Nachhaltigkeit: Hochschulreform aus wirtschaftwissenschaftlicher Perspektive
Schaltegger, S., 2005, In: Politische Ökologie. 93, Baustelle Hochschule, p. 37-39 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Stop thief! [an adventure in English ; ab 10 Jahren]
Puchalla, D., 2005, Berlin: Langenscheidt ELT. 125 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Compendium/lecture notes › Education
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Strategische Umweltprüfung bei planerischen Ausweisungen für Offshore-Windparks in der deutschen ausschließlichen Wirtschaftszone (AWZ)
Schomerus, T. & Busse, J., 2005, In: NordÖR. 8, p. 45 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Streit unter Freunden: Was tun Schulkinder, wenn sie sich über andere ärgern?
Salisch, M., 2005, Aufwachsen zwischen Freunden und Institutionen. Alt, C. (ed.). Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, p. 63-82 20 p. (Kinderleben - Aufwachsen zwischen Familie, Freunden und Institutionen; vol. 2)(Schriften des Deutschen Jugendinstituts; vol. 2).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Sustainability Management in Business Enterprises: Concepts and Instruments for Sustainable Organisation Development (Thai Translation)
Schaltegger, S., Herzig, C., Kleiber, O. & Müller, J., 2005, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 123 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Sustainabiltiy Leadership. Eine Annäherung aus wissenschaftlicher Perspektive: ein Beitrag des Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Universität Lüneburg
Schaltegger, S., 2005, BAUM Jahrbuch. B.A.U.M. (ed.). Hamburg: Henkel Kommunikation, p. 60-63 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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The Competitive Strategies of Ecopreneurs: Striving for Market Leadership by Promoting Sustainability
Petersen, H., 2005, Making Ecopreneurs: Developing Sustainable Entrepreneurship. Schaper, M. (ed.). Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Limited, p. 174-187 14 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Transdisziplinarität praktizieren
Hartard, S., Heilmann, C. & Hofmeister, S., 2005, Ökologische Ökonomie: eine neue Wissenschaft? . Plöger, P. & Lang, E. (eds.). Karlsruhe: Vereinigung für Ökologische Ökonomie, p. 52-56 5 p. (Vereinigung für Ökologische Ökonomie: Beiträge und Berichte; vol. 5).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research