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. 2015
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    Leading Practice Publication: Professional development of university educators on Education for Sustainable Development in European countries

    Michelsen, G. (Editor), Kapitulcinova, D. (Editor), Dlouha, J. (Editor), Dlouhy, J. (Editor), Ryan, A. (Editor), Barton, A. (Editor), Tilbury, D. (Editor), Mula, I. (Editor), Benayas, J. (Editor), Alba, D. (Editor), Mally, K. V. (Editor), Mader, C. (Editor) & Mader, M. (Editor), 2015, Prague: Charles University, Prague. 134 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  3. Published

    Lebe Deine Stadt! Jugendliche als Akteure der Stadterneuerung

    Edelhoff, S. H., Heinrich, J., Schauz, T. & Angela, M., 2015, Über Städtebauförderung hinaus: Beiträge aus Lehre und Forschung an deutschsprachigen Hochschulen . Altrock, U., Kunze, R., Schmitt, G. & Schubert, D. (eds.). Berlin: Altrock, p. 185-195 11 p. (Jahrbuch Stadterneuerung; vol. 2014/15).

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

  4. Published

    Leuphana Semester: ESD professional development module on Responsibility and Sustainability, Germany

    Michelsen, G. & Prien-Ribcke, S., 2015, Leading Practice Publication: Professional development of university educators on Education for Sustainable Development in European countries. Kapitulcinova u.a., D. (ed.). Prague: Charles University, Prague, p. 95-100 6 p.

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

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    Long-term perspectives in the electricity and heat sector coupling

    Gerhardt, N., Sandau, F., Schumacher, P., Antoni, O. & Merkel, K., 2015, In: BWK- Energie-Fachmagazin. 67, 11, p. 12 – 16 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  7. Published

    Measurement Estimation Skills and Strategies of Lower Grade Students

    Stinken, L. & Heusler, S., 2015, Science Education Research: Engaging learners for a sustainable future: proceedings of ESERA 2015 ; 31.8.-4.9.2015, Helsinki, Finland / ESERA 2015. Lavonen, J., Juuti, K., Kampiselkä, J., Uitto, A. & Hahl, K. (eds.). European Science Education Research Association, p. 143-149 7 p.

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

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    Membranbioreaktoren als Vorbehandlung bei der Elimination von Arzneimittelrückständen und Krankheitserregern aus Abwasser von Einrichtungen des Gesundheitswesens

    Mousel, D., Bastian, D., Everding, W., Steube, T., Bäumlisberger, M., Herrmann, M. & Menz, J., 2015, Abwasser aus Einrichtungen des Gesundheitswesens – Charakterisierung, Technologien, Kommunikation und Konzepte: Abschlussbericht des durch das Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung geförderten Vorhabens "Innovative Konzepte und Technologien für die separate Behandlung von Abwasser aus Einrichtungen des Gesundheitswesens (Sauber+)". Pinnekamp, J., Palmoswki, L., Kümmerer, K. & Schramm, E. (eds.). Aachen: Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Siedlungswasserwirtschaft an der RWTH Aachen e.V., Vol. 238. p. 135-156 (Gewässerschutz - Wasser - Abwasser; vol. 238).

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

  10. Published

    Mitarbeitende motivieren & einbinden: Schritte für eine nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung

    Weber, U. & Petersen, H., 2015, Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung im Mittelstand: Mit Innovationskraft zukunftsfähig wirtschaften. Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 197-219 23 p.

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

  11. Published

    Nachhaltige Gewerbegebiete: Gut für die Biodiversität, attraktiv für Unternehmen

    Beständig, U., 2015, Lüneburg: Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 29 p.

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsResearch

  12. Published

    Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung im Mittelstand: Mit Innovationskraft zukunftsfähig wirtschaften

    Petersen, H. (Editor) & Schaltegger, S. (Editor), 2015, München: Oekom Verlag. 224 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesTransfer

  13. Published

    Nachhaltigkeit, Geschlecht und Organisation – Potenziale genderreflektierter Nachhaltigkeitskompetenz für die Veränderung asymmetrischer Organisationsstrukturen im Bereich nachhaltigkeitsorientierter wissenschaftlicher Tätigkeiten

    Moths, K., 2015, Nachhaltigkeit anders denken: Veränderungspotenziale durch Geschlechterperspektiven. Katz, C., Heilmann, S., Thiem, A., Koch, L., Moths, K. & Hofmeister, S. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 255-271 17 p.

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

  14. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitskompetenz und Gender: Anforderungen und Hindernisse für Spitzen- und Nachwuchskräfte in nachhaltigkeitsorientierten Tätigkeitsbereichen

    Thiem, A. & Katz, C., 2015, Nachhaltigkeit anders denken: Veränderungspotenziale durch Geschlechterperspektiven. Katz, C., Heilmann, S., Thiem, A., Koch, L., Moths, K. & Hofmeister, S. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 231-255 24 p.

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

  15. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement mit System: Ein Leitfaden für den Mittelstand

    Weber, U., Lühr, J. & Johnson, M., 2015, Lüneburg: Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 37 p.

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsTransfer

  16. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement-Software: Software und webbasierte Ansätze zur Integration unternehmerischer Nachhaltigkeit in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen

    Johnson, M. & Schaltegger, S., 2015, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 21 p.

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsTransfer

  17. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitsmarketing

    Petersen, H. & Schock, M., 2015, Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung im Mittelstand: Mit Innovationskraft zukunftsfähig wirtschaften. Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 77-90 14 p.

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

  18. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien erfolgreich entwickeln: Grundlagen, Analysen und Gestaltungsoptionen

    Heinrichs, H. & Laws, N., 2015, Gütersloh: WBV Bertelsmann Verlag, 214 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch communication reportsResearch

  19. Published

    Naturschutz, Landnutzung und Geschlechterverhältnisse – theoretische Orientierungen und politische Befunde

    Mölders, T., 2015, Nachhaltigkeit anders denken: Veränderungspotenziale durch Geschlechterperspektiven. Katz, C., Heilmann, S., Thiem, A., Moths, K., Koch, L. & Hofmeister, S. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 159-168 10 p.

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

  20. Published

    Neugierig unterwegs mit dem Innovationsverbund nachhaltiger Mittelstand

    Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S., 2015, Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung im Mittelstand: Mit Innovationskraft zukunftsfähig wirtschaften. Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 9-13 5 p.

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

  21. Published

    Öffentliche Beschaffung nachhaltig gestalten

    Heinrichs, H. & Sühlsen, K., 2015, Lüneburg: Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, p. 1-30, 30 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch communication reportsTransfer

  22. Published

    Öffentliches Wirtschaftsrecht

    Oberrath, J.-D., Schmidt, A. & Schomerus, T., 2015, 4. ed. Stuttgart: Boorberg-Verlag. 128 p. (Arbeitsbücher Wirtschaftsrecht)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCompendium/lecture notesEducation

  23. Published

    Politikbarometer Biologische Vielfalt in Deutschland

    Heinrichs, H., Laws, N. & Mitlacher, G., 2015, Verantwortung für die Zukunft: Naturschutz im Spannungsfeld gesellschaftlicher Interessen. Bonn: Bundesverband Beruflicher Naturschutz, p. 124-131 8 p. (Jahrbuch für Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege; vol. 60).

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

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    Prediction of nanoparticle transport behavior from physicochemical properties: Machine learning provides insights to guide the next generation of transport models

    Goldberg, E., Scheringer, M., Bucheli, T. D. & Hungerbühler, K., 2015, In: Environmental Sciences: Nano. 2, 4, p. 352-360 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Preise für den nachhaltigen Mehrwert

    Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S., 2015, Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung im Mittelstand: Mit Innovationskraft zukunftsfähig wirtschaften. Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 159-177 19 p.

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

  27. Published

    Principles for sustainable urban places: the why, what and how

    John, B. & Lüderitz, C., 2015, Dialogues of Sustainable Urbanisation: Social Science Research and Transitions to Urban Contexts. Condie, J. & Cooper, A. M. (eds.). Penrith, N.S.W.: University of Western Sydney, p. 13-18 6 p.

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

  28. Published

    (Re)Produktivität als ein sozial-ökologisches „Brückenkonzept“

    Biesecker, A. & Hofmeister, S., 2015, Nachhaltigkeit anders denken: Veränderungspotenziale durch Geschlechterperspektiven. Katz, C., Heilmann, S., Thiem, A., Moths, K., Koch, L. & Hofmeister, S. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 77-95 15 p.

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

  29. Published

    Riskante Übergänge: Politische Bildung in der Berufsorientierung unter prekären Bedingungen

    Offen, S., 2015, Des eigenen Glückes Schmied_in!? : Geschlechterreflektierende Perspektiven auf berufliche Orientierungen und Lebensplanungen von Jugendlichen.. Micus-Loos, C. & Plößer, M. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 99-113 15 p.

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

  30. Published

    Rollenspiel im Seminar: Wie man theoretische Inhalte anhand einer simulierten Konferenz lebendig vermitteln kann

    Fischer, M., 2015, 14 p. Berlin : DUZ Verlags- und Medienhaus.

    Research output: other publicationsContributions to online encyclopediaTransfer

  31. Published

    SALT - Situation-sensitive sustainable service and product alternatives: Vision, conceptual application & challenges

    Trumm, D., Filler, A., Kern, E. & Naumann, S., 2015, 45. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Informatik - INFORMATIK 2015: Informatik, Energie und Umwelt, Proceedings. Cunningham, D. W., Hofstedt, P., Schmitt, I. & Meer, K. (eds.). Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., p. 355-364 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI), Proceedings - Series of the Gesellschaft fur Informatik (GI); vol. 246).

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

  32. Published

    Schätzkompetenz von Schülerinnen und Schülern in der Sekundarstufe I

    Stinken, L., 2015, In: PhyDid B - Didaktik der Physik - Beiträge zur DPG-Frühjahrstagung. 2015/Wuppertal, 6 p., Beitrag DD 06.02.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference article in journalResearch

  33. Published

    Sozialisation und Emotion

    von Salisch, M. & Gunzenhauser, C., 2015, Handbuch Sozialisationsforschung. Hurrelmann, K., Bauer, U., Grundmann, M. & Walper, S. (eds.). 8 ed. Weinheim: Beltz Juventa Verlag, p. 753 - 766 14 p.

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

  34. Published

    Sustainability Reporting for Start ups: Recommendations for customized Instruments to promote Sustainability

    Schäfer, B., 2015, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 105 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

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    Sustainable software engineering: Process and quality models, life cycle, and social aspects

    Naumann, S., Kern, E., Dick, M. & Johann, T., 2015, ICT Innovations for Sustainability. M. Hilty, L. & Aebischer, B. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer Verlag, p. 191-205 15 p. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing; vol. 310).

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

  36. Published

    Technological Innovation System des Schwungmassenspeichers: Analyse der Strukturen und Funktionen sowie Bewertung von Anwendungsfeldern

    Czernin, F., 2015, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, p. 1-95, 96 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  37. Published

    The Attitude-Behavior Hypothesis and Green Purchasing Behavior: Empirical Evidence from German Milk Consumers

    Moser, A. K., 2015, 2015 WINTER MARKETING EDUCATORS’ CONFERENCE: Marketing in a Global, Digital and Connected World. Brown, T. & Swaminathan, V. (eds.). American Marketing Association, Vol. 26. p. C27 - C28 2 p. (AMA Winter Edcucators' Conference; vol. 26).

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

  38. Published

    The Contribution of Education for Sustainable Development in Promoting Sustainable Water Use

    Michelsen, G. & Rieckmann, M., 2015, Sustainable Water Use and Management: Examples of New Approaches and Perspectives. Filho, W. L. & Sümer, V. (eds.). Cham: Springer-Verlag Italia, p. 103-117 15 p. (Green Energy and Technology).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  39. Published

    The economic value of soil carbon

    Pascual, U., Termansen, M. & Abson, D., 2015, Soil Carbon: Science, Management and Policy for Multiple Benefits. Banwart, S. A., Noellemeyer, E. & Milne, E. (eds.). Wallingford: CABI, p. 179-187 9 p. 15. (SCOPE series; vol. 71).

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

  40. Published

    The Education, Research, Society, and Policy Nexus of Sustainable Water Use in Semiarid Regions - A Case Study from Tunisia

    Mader, C., Mahjoub, B., Bressler, K., Jebari, S., Kümmerer, K., Bahadir, M. & Leitenberger, A.-T., 2015, Sustainable Water Use and Management: examples of new approaches and perspectives. Leal Filho, W. & Sümer, V. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 277-291 15 p. (Green Energy and Technology).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  41. Published

    The future of people and nature in Southern Transylvania

    Fischer, J., Horcea-Milcu, A. I., Hartel, T., Hanspach, J. & Mikulcak, F., 2015, Sofia: Pensoft Publishers Ltd. 60 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsTransfer

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    The kids are alright, but what about Facebook?

    Leistert, O., 2015, Medien - Bildung - Dispositive : Beiträge zu einer interdisziplinären Medienbildungsforschung. Othmer , J. & Weich, A. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer Verlag, p. 171-188 18 p. (Medienbildung und Gesellschaft; vol. 30).

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

  43. Published

    The Revolution Will Not Be Liked: On the Systemic Constraints of Corporate Social Media Platforms for Protests

    Leistert, O., 2015, Critical Perspectives on Social Media and Protest: Between Control and Emancipation. Dencik, L. & Leistert, O. (eds.). London: Rowman & Littlefield International, p. 35 - 52 18 p.

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

  44. Published

    Thermal energy storage systems for heating and hot water in residential buildings

    Belz, K., Kuznik, F., Werner, K., Osterland, T. & Ruck, W., 2015, Advances in thermal energy storage systems: Methods and applications. 1 ed. Cambrdge, UK; Waltham, MA, USA: Elsevier B.V., Vol. 66. p. 441-465 25 p. (Woodhead Publishing series in energy ; vol. 66).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  45. Published

    Unterricht im Lernbereich Globale Entwicklung: der Kompetenzerwerb und seine Bedingungen

    Kater-Wettstädt, L., 2015, Münster: Waxmann Verlag. 302 p. ( Erziehungswissenschaft und Weltgesellschaft; vol. 8)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    Valuation approaches for soil carbon

    Abson, D., Pascual, U. & Termansen, M., 2015, Soil Carbon: Science, Management and Policy for Multiple Benefits. Banwart, S. A., Noellemeyer, E. & Milne, E. (eds.). Wallingford: CABI, p. 214-223 10 p. 18. (SCOPE series; vol. 71).

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

  47. Published

    Vertrieb nachhaltiger Produkte

    Schmitt-Sattelberg, A. & Petersen, H., 2015, Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung im Mittelstand: Mit Innovationskraft zukunftsfähig wirtschaften. Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 179-196 18 p.

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

  48. Published

    Viele Steinchen, aber kein Mosaik: Nachhaltigkeit an den Hochschulen

    Michelsen, G., 2015, In: Politische Ökologie. 140, p. 37-42 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Vision, Leitbild und Strategie für eine nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung

    Petersen, H., Schaltegger, S. & Schock, M., 2015, Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung im Mittelstand: Mit Innovationskraft zukunftsfähig wirtschaften. Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 15-35 21 p.

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

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    Was bleibt gut? Nachhaltigkeit im Zusammenspiel von Innovation und Bewahrung

    Petersen, H., 2015, Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung im Mittelstand: Mit Innovationskraft zukunftsfähig wirtschaften. Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 127-142 16 p.

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