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.
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Energie
Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Opel, O., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spektrum, p. 429-453 25 p. (Springer-Lehrbuch).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education › peer-review
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Energie(wende)politik – Auf dem Weg zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung?
Heinrichs, H., 2014, Kreislaufwirtschaft 2.0: 9. Tagung Siedlungsabfallwirtschaft am 17. und 18. September 2014 in Magdeburg. Haase, H. (ed.). LOGiSCH Verl., p. 13-20 8 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Environmental Fate and Exposure Modeling of Nanomaterials
Scheringer, M., Praetorius, A. & Goldberg, E., 2014, Frontiers of Nanoscience. Amsterdam: Elsevier B.V., p. 89-125 37 p. (Frontiers of Nanoscience; vol. 7).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Environmental Policy and Landscape Architecture
Fischer, H., Michelsen, G. & Wolschke-Bulmahn, J., 2014, Environmental Policy and Landscape Architecture. Wolschke-Bulmahn, J., Fischer, H. & Ozacky-Lazar, S. (eds.). München: Akademische Verlagsgemeinschaft , p. 11-18 8 p. (CGL-Studies; vol. 18).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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EXKURS: Klimawandel im Modellgebiet Lüneburger Heide - Wasserverfügbarkeit als zentrale Herausforderung
Mersch, I. & Urban, B., 2014, Kursbuch Klimaanpassung: Handlungsoptionen für die Metropolregion Hamburg. K.-N. V. (ed.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 80-81 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to scientific reports › Research
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Exploring plant community assembly for its potential for grassland restoration: the role of traits and functional diversity in assembling grasslands
Weidlich, E. W. A., Conradi, T., Kollmann, J. & Temperton, V. M., 2014, Integrating ecological knowledge into nature conservation and ecosystem management: GfÖ 2014, 44th Annual Meeting; Book of Abstracts. Mantilla-Contreras, J. & Pätsch, R. (eds.). Gesellschaft für Ökologie, p. 117 1 p. (Verhandlungen der Gesellschaft für Ökologie; vol. 44).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Extreme Climate Events as Opportunities for Radical Open Citizenship
John, B. & Kagan, S., 2014, In: Open Citizenship. 5, 1, p. 60-75 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Flächenrecycling und Naturschutzrecht
Sanden, J., 2014, In: Bodenschutz. 3, p. 96-104 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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From Protest to Surveillance – The Political Rationality of Mobile Media: Modalities of Neoliberalism
Leistert, O., 2014, Peter Lang Verlag. 280 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research
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Gamma GAMM applied on tree growth data
Zuur, A. F., Fichtner, A., Ieno, E. N. & Saveliev, A. A., 2014, A beginner's guide to generalized additive mixed models with R. Zuur, A. F., Saveliev, A. A. & Ieno, E. N. (eds.). 1 ed. Newburgh: Highland Statistics Ltd., p. 217-239 23 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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General Patterns and Conclusions
Schaltegger, S. & Harms, D., 2014, Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison: State of Practice, Opportunities and Challenges. Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E., Harms, D. & Hörisch, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 241-252 12 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Geschäftsmodelle für unternehmerische Nachhaltigkeit
Schaltegger, S. (Editor), 2014, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management. 23 p. (CSM-Impulse; vol. 02/2014)Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Transfer
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Globale und nationale First-Mover-Vorteile internetbasierter Geschäftsmodelle
Halberstadt, J., 2014, 1 ed. Wiesbaden: Gabler Verlag. 326 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research › peer-review
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“Great Men’s” work or just an inevitable consequence? An international case study analysis on the origin of Internet start-ups
Halberstadt, J., Burger, C. & Hölzner, H., 2014, 8th International Business Conference 2014: Proceedings . Bisschoff, C. (ed.). North-West University , p. 697-707 11 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Grundsätzliches, Konträres und Verspieltes - Gedanken zur Netzwerkarbeit von BBS futur 2.0
Fischer, A., Freund, E. K. & Schwinge, C., 2014, In: www.bwp-schriften.de. 11, p. 37-52 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Guest Editorial: Measuring and Managing Sustainability Performance of Supply Chains
Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R., 2014, In: Supply Chain Management. 19, 3, p. 229-231 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Günter Altner - großer Kopf und freier Geist
Michelsen, G., 2014, Vordenker und Vorreiter der Ökobewegung: 40 ausgewählte Porträts. Simonis, U. E. (ed.). 1. ed. Stuttgart: S. Hirzel Verlag, p. 84-87 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Heidelandschaften: Anpassungsstrategien des Naturschutzes und des Managements
Meyer-Grünefeldt, M. & Härdtle, W., 2014, Klimawandel in der Lüneburger Heide: Kulturlandschaften zukunftsfähig gestalten. Urban, B., Becker, J., Mersch, I., Meyer, W., Rechid, D. & Rottgardt, E. (eds.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, Vol. 6. p. 57-59 3 p. (Berichte aus den KLIMZUG-NORD Modellgebieten; vol. 6).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Heterogenität, Inklusion und Sachunterricht: Beiträge der Hochschulbildung?
Offen, S., 2014, In: www.widerstreit-sachunterricht.de. 20, 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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(Higher) Education for Sustainable Development
Michelsen, G., 2014, Environmental Policy and Landscape Architecture. Fischer, H., Ozacky-Lazar, S. & Wolschke-Bulmahn, J. (eds.). 1. ed. München: Akademische Verlagsgemeinschaft , p. 43-50 8 p. (CGL-Studies; vol. 18).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Hochschulbildung auf der Höhe des 21. Jahrhunderts
Otte, I., Prien-Ribcke, S. & Michelsen, G., 2014, Managementperspektiven für die Zivilgesellschaft des 21. Jahrhunderts: Management als Liberal Art. von Müller, C. & Zinth, C.-P. (eds.). 1. ed. Wiesbaden: Gabler Verlag, p. 183-203 21 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Holocene climatic and environmental history of the north-west German coastal area constructed from a 20 m section of the Garding-2 research drill core.
Proborukmi, M. S. & Urban, B., 2014, Abstract Book 9th European Palaeobotany - Palynology Conference. p. 220-221 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Hybride Bedrohungen
Sanden, J. & Bachmann, S. D., 2014, In: Journal of international Law of peace and armed conflict (JILPAC). 3, p. 120-128 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Inklusion sichtbar machen? Inklusionsverständnisse von Akteurinnen und Akteuren einer kommunalen Bildungslandschaft
Budde, J., Offen, S. & Heynoldt, B., 2014, Forschung zu inklusiver Bildung: Gemeinsam anders lehren und lernen. Lichtblau, M., Blömer, D., Jüttner, A.-K., Koch, K., Krüger, M. & Werning, R. (eds.). 1 ed. Bad Heilbrunn: Klinkhardt, p. 105-123 17 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Innovation und Evolution von Geschäftsmodellen dargestellt am Beispiel BP Solar
Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2014, Kompendium Geschäftsmodell-Innovation: Grundlagen, aktuelle Ansätze und Fallbeispiele zur erfolgreichen Geschäftsmodell-Innovation. Schallmo, D. R. A. (ed.). Wiesbaden: Gabler Verlag, p. 257-281 25 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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International Corporate Sustainability Barometer: Purpose and Approach
Hörisch, J., 2014, Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison: State of Practice, Opportunities and Challenges. Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E., Harms, D. & Hörisch, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 13-19 7 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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International Corporate Sustainability Barometer: Introduction and Structure
Harms, D., Hörisch, J., Schaltegger, S. & Windolph, S. E., 2014, Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison: State of Practice, Opportunities and Challenges. Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E., Harms, D. & Hörisch, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 3-12 10 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Internetbasierte Ansätze in der Prävention und Behandlung von depressiven Beschwerden bei Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen
Wiencke, C., Lehr, D., Ebert, D. D., Sieland, B., Riper, H. & Berking, M., 2014, In: Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie. 63, 5, p. 395-415 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Investitionen in Biokraftstoffprojekte: Herausforderungen des "Generationenwechsels"
Kügemann, M., Hampl, N. & Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2014, Biokraftstoffe und Biokraftstoffprojekte: Rechtliche, technische und wirtschaftliche Aspekte. Böttcher, J., Hampl, N., Kügemann, M. & Lüdeke-Freund, F. (eds.). Berlin & Heidelberg: Gabler Verlag, p. 109-137 29 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Jesse, Sven, Instrumentenverbund als Rechtsproblem am Beispiel effizienter Energienutzung. Studien zum Regulierungsrecht, Band 6. Tübingen 2014, Mohr Siebeck. 389 S.
Schomerus, T., 2014, In: Die Verwaltung. 47, 3, p. 452-454 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Critical reviews › Research
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Kann die betriebliche Beschaffung zur Armutsbekämpfung beitragen: Analyse von Barrieren und Ansatzpunkten zu deren Überwindung am Beispiel fair gehandelter Lebensmittel in der Schweizer Gastronomie
Suter-Blume, W., 2014, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 105 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Klimaanpassung – (k)ein Thema in umweltrelevanten Bildungsorganisationen?
Katz, C. & Molitor, H., 2014, Anpassung an regionale Klimafolgen kommunizieren: Konzepte, Herausforderungen und Perspektiven. Beese, K., Fekkak, M., Katz, C., Körner, C. & Molitor, H. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 195-207 13 p. (Klimawandel in Regionen zukunftsfähig gestalten : Klimzug; vol. 2).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Klimafolgen „Vor Ort“ und Anpassungsoptionen im Kontext schulischer Bildung
Katz, C. & Porschke, C., 2014, Stadtentwicklung und Klimaanpassung: Klimafolgen, Anpassungskonzepte und Bewusstseinsbildung beispielhaft dargestellt am Einzugsgebiet der Wandse, Hamburg. Kruse, E., Zimmermann, T., Kittel, A., Dickhaut, W., Knieling, J. & Sörensen, C. (eds.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 185-187 3 p. (Berichte aus den KLIMZUG-NORD Modellgebieten; vol. 2).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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KLIMAgespräche – Kommunikation von Klimawissen in Vereinen, Verbänden und Interessengruppen
Schreck, C. & Katz, C., 2014, Klimafolgenanpassung im Biosphärenreservat Niedersächsische ELBTALAUE– Modellregion für nachhaltige Entwicklung. Prüter, J., Keienburg, T. & Schreck, C. (eds.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 107-111 5 p. (Berichte aus den KLIMZUG-NORD Modellgebieten; vol. 5).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Klimaschutz: Beispiel Moorrenaturierung
Oheimb, G., Köbbing, J. F. & Groth, M., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin: Springer Spektrum, p. 455-471 17 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Klimawandel und Moorvegetation
Urban, B., Schmidt, S., Jensen, K., Hölzer, A., Hansen, S. & Tucci, M., 2014, Klimawandel in der Lüneburger Heide: - Kulturlandschaften zukunftsfähig gestalten. Urban, B., Becker, J., Mersch, I., Meyer, W., Rechid, D. & Rottgardt, E. (eds.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 59-62 4 p. (Berichte aus den KLIMZUG-NORD Modellgebieten; vol. 6).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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KLIMZUG NORD - Klimaanpassung in der Metropolregion Hamburg: Beispiele für inter- und transdisziplinäre Forschung in Modellgebieten
Becker, J., Keienburg, T., Kittel, A., Knieling, J., Kretschmann, N., Kruse, E., Mersch, I., Nehlsen, E., Prüter, J., Urban, B. & Zimmermann, T., 2014, Wege zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel: Regionale Netzwerke, Strategien und Maßnahmen. Biebeler, H., Bardt, H., Chrischilles, E., Mahammadzadeh, M. & Striebeck, J. (eds.). Köln: Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln Medien GmbH, p. 85-104 20 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Kohlenstoffdynamik und organische Substanz in Ackerböden
Schmelmer, K. & Urban, B., 2014, Klimawandel in der Lüneburger Heide: Kulturlandschaften zukunftsfähig gestalten. Urban, B., Becker, J., Mersch, I., Meyer, W., Rechid, D. & Rottgardt, E. (eds.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 41-44 4 p. (Berichte aus den KLIMZUG-NORD Modellgebieten; vol. 6).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Kommunale Möglichkeiten zur Förderung regionaler Wertschöpfung bei Windenergieprojekten
Maly, C., 2014, Recht und Finanzierung von Erneuerbaren Energien: Bürgerbeteiligungsmodelle. Degenhart, H. & Schomerus, T. (eds.). 1. ed. Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, p. 47-58 12 p. (Lüneburger Schriften zum Wirtschaftsrecht; vol. 27).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Kommunikation, Partizipation und digitale Medien: Nachhaltigkeitskommunikation
Michelsen, G. & Rieckmann, M., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Spektrum, p. 369-380 12 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education › peer-review
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Kommunikation, Partizipation und digitale Medien: Digitale Medien
Bollow, E., Faasch, H. & Möller, A., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Spektrum, p. 397-419 23 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education › peer-review
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Kommunikation und Bildung – dem Klima auf der Spur
Hartmann, L., Porschke, C. & Katz, C., 2014, Kursbuch Klimanpassung : Handlungsoptionen für die Metropolregion Hamburg. KLIMZUG-NORD Verbund (ed.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 16-17 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Kommunikation und Bildung zu Klimafolgen und -anpassung: Neue Herausforderungen - „alte“ Schwierigkeiten?
Katz, C. & Schoenberg, W., 2014, Klimawandel in der Lüneburger Heide: Kulturlandschaften zukunftsfähig gestalten. Urban, B., Becker, J., Mersch, I., Meyer, W., Rechid, D. & Rottgardt, E. (eds.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 66-69 4 p. (Berichte aus den KLIMZUG-NORD Modellgebieten; vol. 6).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Kompetenzorientiertes Lehren und Lernen an Hochschulen: Veränderte Anforderungen und Bedingungen für Lehrende und Studierende
Michelsen, G. & Rieckmann, M., 2014, Campus Transformation: Education, Qualification & Digitalization. Keuper, F. & Arnold, H. (eds.). Berlin: Logos Verlag, p. 45-66 21 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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LAND: Klimaangepasste Kulturlandschaft - Leistungsfähiger Naturhaushalt und umweltschonende Landbewirtschaftung.
Urban, B., Rechid, D. & Mersch, I., 2014, Kursbuch Klimaanpassung: Handlungsoptionen für die Metropolregion Hamburg. K.-N. V. (ed.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 52-55 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to scientific reports › Research
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Landslide Hazards: Household Vulnerability, Resilience and Coping in Malaysia
Ahmad, J., Lateh, H. & Mohamad Saleh, M. S., 2014, In: Journal of Education and Human Development. 3, 3, p. 149-155 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Landwirtschaft: Flächenproduktivität sichern
Grocholl, J., Eiben, E., Mensching-Buhr, A., Mersch, I., Riedel, A., von Haaren, M., Schulze, S., Schmelmer, K. & Urban, B., 2014, Kursbuch Klimaanpassung: Handlungsoptionen für die Metropolregion Hamburg. K.-N. V. (ed.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 56-59 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to scientific reports › Research
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Landwirtschaftliche Beratung mit dem Modell CANDY-Carbon Balance
Schmelmer, K. & Urban, B., 2014, Klimawandel in der Lüneburger Heide: Kulturlandschaften zukunftsfähig gestalten. Urban, B., Becker, J., Mersch, I., Meyer, W., Rechid, D. & Rottgardt, E. (eds.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 45-47 3 p. (Berichte aus den KLIMZUG-NORD Modellgebieten; vol. 6).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Leitfadengestützte Interviews
Niebert, K. & Gropengießer, H., 2014, Methoden in der naturwissenschaftsdidaktischen Forschung. Krüger, D., Parchmann, I. & Schecker, H. (eds.). Berlin: Springer Verlag, p. 121-132 12 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Lernen und Lehren: Zur beteiligungsorientierten Gestaltung von Bildungsaktivitäten im Bereich Klimawandel und –anpassung
Katz, C., 2014, Anpassung an regionale Klimafolgen kommunizieren: Konzepte, Herausforderungen und Perspektiven. Beese, K., Fekkak, M., Katz, C., Körner, C. & Molitor, H. (eds.). München: Oekom Verlag, p. 211-222 12 p. (Klimawandel in Regionen zukunftsfähig gestalten : Klimzug; vol. 2).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research