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.
- 2016
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Occupational e-Mental Health: Current Approaches and Promising Perspectives for Promoting Mental Health in Workers
Lehr, D., Geraedts, A., Persson Asplund, R., Khadjesari, Z., Heber, E., de Bloom, J., Ebert, D. D., Angerer, P. & Funk, B., 01.01.2016, Healthy at Work: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Wiencke, M., Cacace, M. & Fischer, S. (eds.). 1 ed. Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 257-281 25 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Participatory and collaborative governance for sustainable flood risk management: An emerging research agenda
Challies, E., Newig, J., Thaler, T., Kochskämper, E. & Levin-Keitel, M., 01.01.2016, In: Environmental Science & Policy. 55, 2, p. 275-280 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Social Bots as algorithmic pirates and messengers of techno-environmental agency
Leistert, O., 01.01.2016, Algorithmic Cultures: Essays on Meaning, Performance and New Technologies. Seyferth, R. & Roberge, J. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 158 - 172 15 p. (Routledge advances in sociology; vol. 189).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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The role of scenarios in fostering collective action for sustainable development: Lessons from central Romania
Nieto-Romero, M., Milcu, A., Leventon, J., Mikulcak, F. & Fischer, J., 01.01.2016, In: Land Use Policy. 50, p. 156-168 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Sustainability Balanced Scorecard: A Systematic Review of Architectures
Hansen, E. G. & Schaltegger, S., 01.01.2016, In: Journal of Business Ethics. 133, 2, p. 193-221 29 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The value of time in biological conservation and supplied ecosystem services: A willingness to give up time exercise
García-Llorente, M., Castro, A. J., Quintas-Soriano, C., López, I., Castro, H., Montes, C. & Martín-López, B., 01.01.2016, In: Journal of Arid Environments. 124, p. 13-21 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Using gender theories to analyse nature resource management
Katz, C., 01.01.2016, Contemporary Perspectives on Ecofeminism. Phillips, M. & Rumens, N. (eds.). Oxford: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 193-209 17 p. (Routledge explorations in environmental studies).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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archiDART: an R package for the automated computation of plant root architectural traits
Delory, B. M., Baudson, C., Brostaux, Y., Lobet, G., du Jardin, P., Pagès, L. & Delaplace, P., 01.2016, In: Plant and Soil. 398, 1-2, p. 351-365 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Sustainability: Politics and Governance
Heinrichs, H. & Biermann, F., 01.2016, Sustainability Science: An introduction. Heinrichs, H., Martens, P., Michelsen, G. & Wiek, A. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, p. 129-137 9 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education
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Sustainability Science: An Introduction
Heinrichs, H. (Editor), Martens, W. J. M. (Editor), Michelsen, G. (Editor) & Wiek, A. (Editor), 01.2016, Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands. 367 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Education
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Sustainable Development and Material Flows
John, B., Möller, A. & Weiser, A., 01.2016, Sustainability Science: An Introduction. Heinrichs, H., Martens, P., Michelsen, G. & Wiek, A. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, p. 219-230 12 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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20th EMAN Conference: Two Decades of Corporate Environmental and Sustainability Accounting – What has been achieved? Proceedings
Schaltegger, S. (Editor), 2016, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management. 299 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Conference proceedings › Research
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Advanced Treatment Technologies for Urban Waste Water Reuse
Fatta-Kassinos, D. (Editor), Dionysiou, D. D. (Editor) & Kümmerer, K. (Editor), 2016, Cham: Springer Nature. 305 p. (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry; vol. 45, no. 1)Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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A Glue from Snail Slime?! Umsetzung und Evaluation eines bilingualen Moduls für den Biologieunterricht
Rodenhauser, A. & Preisfeld, A., 2016, Bilingualen Unterricht weiterentwickeln und erforschen . Diehr, B., Preisfeld, A. & Schmelter, L. (eds.). Frankfurt am Main: Peter Lang Verlag, p. 221-243 23 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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An experience-based learning framework: Activities for the initial development of sustainability competencies
Caniglia, G., John, B., Kohler, M., Leonie, B., Wiek, A., Rojas, C., Laubichler, M. & Lang, D. J., 2016, In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 17, 6, p. 827-852 26 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Application of non-target analysis with LC-HRMS for the monitoring of raw and potable water: Strategy and results
Bader, T., Schulz, W., Lucke, T. & Winzenbacher, R., 2016, Assessing Transformation Products of Chemicals by Non-Target and Suspect Screening - Strategies and Workflows Volume 2. Letzel, T. & Drewes, J. E. (eds.). American Chemical Society, p. 49-70 22 p. (ACS Symposium Series; vol. 1242).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Aufwachsen unter Risiko:Exekutive Funktionen der Kinder: Editoral
Klein, A. M. & Salisch, M., 2016, In: Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie. 65, 6, p. 384-388 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Baumartenvielfalt und Ressourcennutzung - Ergebnisse eines Stickstoff-Tracer-Experimentes in Baumanpflanzungen im subtropischen China
Härdtle, W., 2016, Jahrestagung der Reinhold-Tüxen-Gesellschaft e.V: vom 4. bis 6. März 2016 in Hannover : zu Ehren von Professor Dr. Elgene Box (University of Georgia, Athens, USA). Pott, R. (ed.). Hannover: Reinhold-Tüxen-Gesellschaft , p. 75-86 12 p. (Berichte der Reinhold-Tüxen-Gesellschaft; vol. 28).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Berücksichtigung von Ökosystemleistungen in privatwirtschaftlichen Entscheidungen
Schaltegger, S., Beständig, U. & Wuczkowski, M., 2016, Ökosystemleistungen in ländlichen Räumen: Grundlage für menschliches Wohlergehen und nachhaltige wirtschaftliche Entwicklung. von Haaren, C. & Albert, C. (eds.). Hannover, Leipzig: Naturkapital Deutschland - TEEB DE, p. 308-325 18 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung
Michelsen, G. & Fischer, D., 2016, Handbuch Umweltethik. Ott, K., Dierks, J. & Voget-Kleschin, L. (eds.). Stuttgart: J.B. Metzler, p. 330-334 5 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung in der Lehramtsausbildung : Erfolgreiche Ansätze und notwendige Schritte
Barth, M., 2016, Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung in pädagogischen Handlungsfeldern: Grundlagen, Verankerung und Methodik in ausgewählten Lehr-Lern-Kontexten. Schweer, M. K. W. (ed.). Frankfurt: Peter Lang Verlag, p. 49-60 11 p. (Psychologie und Gesellschaft ; vol. 15).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Bildungsqualität im Kontext des Weltaktionsprogramms „Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung“
Stoltenberg, U., 2016, In: ZEP - Zeitschrift für internationale Bildungsforschung und Entwicklungspädagogik. 39, 1, p. 4-8 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Bioassays currently available for evaluating the biological potency of pharmaceuticals in treated wastewater
Vasquez, M. I., Michael, I., Kümmerer, K. & Fatta-Kassinos, D., 2016, Wastewater Reuse and Current Challenges. Fatta-Kassinos, D., Dionysiou, D. D. & Kümmerer, K. (eds.). Cham: Springer Verlag, p. 49-80 32 p. (Handbook of Environmental Chemistry; vol. 44).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Bridging corporate and academic contributions: Proceedings of the first WBCSD and EMAN joint international sustainability accounting symposium, Geneva, 2015
Irwin, R. (Editor) & Schaltegger, S. (Editor), 2016, Geneva/Lüneburg: World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). 118 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Conference proceedings › Research
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Business models for sustainability: entrepreneurship, innovation and transformation
Schaltegger, S. (Editor), Hansen, E. G. (Editor) & Lüdeke-Freund, F. (Editor), 2016, Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications Inc. 144 p. (Organization & environment; vol. 29, no. 1)Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Research
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Buying organic: Decision-making heuristics and empirical evidence from Germany
Moser, A. K., 2016, In: Journal of Consumer Marketing. 33, 7, p. 552-561 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Collaboration for a more sustainable agriculture – when does it work?
Velten, S., 2016, Social and technological transformation of farming systems: Diverging and converging pathways: Proceedings of the 12th European IFSA Symposium12th - 15th July 2016 at Harper Adams University, United Kingdom. Wilcox, A. & Mills, K. (eds.). Harper Adams University, Vol. 1. p. 779-800 19 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Constructed Wetlands Integrated with Advanced Oxidation Processes in Wastewater Treatment for Reuse
Machado, E. L., Lourenço, A. M., Kist, L. T., Schneider, R. C. S., Kern, D., Lobo, E. A. A., Lutterbeck, C. A., Silveira, D. D., Horn, T. B. & Zerwes, F. V., 2016, Advanced Treatment Technologies for Urban Wastewater Reuse. Fatta-Kassinos, D., Dionysiou, D. D. & Kümmerer, K. (eds.). Cham: Springer Verlag, p. 197-222 26 p. (Handbook of Environmental Chemistry; vol. 45).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Corporate Social Responsibility und Corporate Sustainability - gesellschafts- und zukunftsfähig durch Nachhaltigkeitsmarketing
Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S., 2016, Die 10 wichtigsten Zukunftsthemen im Marketing. Stumpf, M. (ed.). Freiburg: Haufe Mediengruppe, p. 81-117 37 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Corporate Sustainability Management
Schaltegger, S., Hansen, E. G. & Spitzeck, H., 2016, Sustainability Science: An Introduction. Heinrichs, H., Martens, P., Michelsen, G. & Wiek, A. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Verlag, p. 85-97 13 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education
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CSR, Nachhaltigkeit und Controlling - Zwischen Praxislücke und Forschungskonzepten
Schaltegger, S., 2016, CSR und Controlling: Unternehmerische Verantwortung als Gestaltungsaufgabe des Controlling. Günther, E. & Steinke, K.-H. (eds.). Berlin: Gabler Verlag, p. 55-69 15 p. (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Das Dorf als Konfliktfeld im Streit um Agro-Gentechnik
Friedrich, B., 2016, Geschlossene Gesellschaften: 38. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Soziologie, 26.-30. September 2016, Universität Bamberg, abstracts. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Soziologie, p. 183 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research
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Debatte zur Relevanz der Managementwissenschaften
Halberstadt, J., Hölzner, H. & Schuricht, M., 2016, Jenseits des Elfenbeinturms: Universitäre Forschung und praktische Relevanz. Halberstadt, J., Jakob, C. & Schuricht, M. (eds.). Lohmar - Köln: Eul Verlag, p. 3-23 21 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Deciphering Sustainable Consumption: Understanding Motives and Heuristic Cues in the Context of Personal Care Products
Moser, A. K. & Naderer, G., 2016, Proceedings of the AMA Summer Educators' Conference 2016: Regaining Relevance: Doing Research That Shapes the Practice of Marketing. Jaworski, B. & Morgan, N. (eds.). American Marketing Association, p. H-12 1 p. (AMA educators' proceedings; vol. 27).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Demokratisierung gesellschaftlicher Naturverhältnisse im Spannungsfeld von Politisierung und Entpolitisierungsprozessen
Gottschlich, D. & Hackfort, S., 2016, Transformation: Suchprozesse in Zeiten des Umbruchs . Brie, M., Reißig, R. & Thomas, M. (eds.). Berlin: LIT Verlag, p. 225-252 27 p. (Texte aus dem Brandenburg-Berliner Institut für Sozialwisschafliche Studien (BISS e.V.); vol. 4).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Development of tools to prevent food waste: Short Version of the Final Report
Jepsen, D., Vollmer, A., Eberle, U., Fels, J. & Schomerus, C.-T., 2016, Dessau: Umweltbundesamt, 130 p. (Texte; no. 86/2016).Research output: Working paper › Research communication reports › Transfer
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Die psychologische Perspektive: Persönlichkeitsentwicklung
von Salisch, M., 2016, Handbuch Peerforschung. Köhler, S.-M., Krüger, H.-H. & Pfaff, N. (eds.). Opladen: Verlag Babara Budrich, p. 75-88 14 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Die Rolle des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements in der Digitalisierung
Schaltegger, S. & Petersen, H., 2016, Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit: B.A.U.M. e. V. Jahrbuch 2017. B. U. M. E. V. (ed.). München: ALTOP Verlags- und Vertriebsgesellschaft, p. 17-20 4 p. (B.A.U.M. Jahrbuch; vol. 2017).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Disentangling the Pathways and Effects of Ecosystem Service Co-Production
Palomo, I., Felipe-Lucia, M. R., Bennett, E. M., Martín-López, B. & Pascual, U., 2016, In: Advances in Ecological Research. 54, p. 245-283 39 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Diversität und Inklusion: Forschungsmethodische und –methodologische Perspektiven am Beispiel Bildungslandschaften
Budde, J., Heynoldt, B. & Offen, S., 2016, Soziale Ungleichheiten als Herausforderung für inklusive Bildung. Ottersbach, M., Platte, A. & Rosen, L. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 103-130 28 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Dolderer, Maya, u.a. (Hg.), O Mother, Where Art Thou? (Queer-)Feministische Perspektiven auf Mutterschaft und Mütterlichkeit
Friedrich, B., 2016, In: Das Argument. 318, p. 606-607 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Critical reviews › Research
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Education for Sustainable Development after 2014: Results, Perspectives and Visions
Michelsen, G., 2016, Education in a Globalized World: Teaching Right Livelihood. Christoforatou, E. (ed.). Immenhausen: Prolog-Verlag, p. 31-39 9 p. (Theory and Practice of School Pedagogy; vol. 30).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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EEG 2014 - Konsequenzen für die Finanzwirtschaft
Degenhart, H. (Editor) & Schomerus, C.-T. (Editor), 2016, Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft. 144 p. (Lüneburger Schriften zum Wirtschaftsrecht; vol. 30)Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Eine Didaktische Rekonstruktion der Energiewende: Lernhindernisse zu erneuerbaren Energien
Hüfner, S., 2016, Implementation fachdidaktischer Innovation im Spiegel von Forschung und Praxis: Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik Jahrestagung in Zürich. Maurer, C. (ed.). Universität Regensburg, Vol. 37. p. 138-141 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Einleitung: Eine Summer School zur empirischen Forschung zur Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung
Barth, M. & Rieckmann, M., 2016, Empirische Forschung zur Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Themen, Methoden und Trends: Summer School "Empirische Forschung zur Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Themen, Methoden und Trends" vom 21.-29. Juli 2014 an der Universität Vechta. Barth, M. & Rieckmann, M. (eds.). Opladen: Verlag Babara Budrich, p. 9-15 6 p. (Ökologie und Erziehungswissenschaft).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Empirische Forschung zur Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Themen, Methoden und Trends: Summer School "Empirische Forschung zur Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Themen, Methoden und Trends" vom 21.-29. Juli 2014 an der Universität Vechta
Barth, M. (Editor) & Rieckmann, M. (Editor), 2016, Opladen: Verlag Babara Budrich. 238 p. (Ökologie und Erziehungswissenschaft)Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Entwicklung von Instrumenten zur Vermeidung von Lebensmittelabfällen: Endbericht
Jepsen, D., Vollmer, A., Eberle, U., Fels, J. & Schomerus, C.-T., 2016, Dessau: Umweltbundesamt, 260 p. (Texte; no. 85/2016).Research output: Working paper › Research communication reports › Transfer
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Focusing on enquiry-based science education within a european in-service teacher education programme
Lembens, A. & Abels, S. J., 2016, Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2015 Conference : Science Education Research: Engaging learners for a sustainable future. Lavonen, J., Juuti, K., Lampiselkä, J., Uitto, A. & Hahl, K. (eds.). European Science Education Research Association, Vol. Part 14. p. 2544-2554 11 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Forschung in der Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung: Entstehung und Verortung eines Forschungszweiges
Barth, M., 2016, Empirische Forschung zur Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Themen, Methoden und Trends: Summer School "Empirische Forschung zur Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Themen, Methoden und Trends" vom 21.-29. Juli 2014 an der Universität Vechta. Barth, M. & Rieckmann, M. (eds.). Opladen, Berlin, Toronto: Verlag Babara Budrich, p. 37-50 13 p. (Ökologie und Erziehungswissenschaft).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Frauen im Männerknast: Justizvollzugsbeamtinnen in einem männerdominierten Arbeitsfeld
Brinkmann, E., Halberstadt, J. & Weingraber, S., 2016, (Un)typisch Gender Studies – neue interdisziplinäre Forschungsfragen. Halberstadt, J., Hilmers, L., Kubes, T. A. & Weingraber, S. (eds.). Opladen, Berlin, Toronto: Budrich UniPress , p. 215-239 25 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research