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. 2014
  2. Published

    Nachhaltigkeit aus rechtlicher Perspektive

    Schomerus, T., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin u.a.: Springer Spektrum, p. 290-304 15 p.

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

  3. Published

    Nachhaltigkeit in der Automobilproduktion: Inwieweit kann der Geschäftserfolg eines Automobilherstellers von einem nachhaltigen Produktionsmodell profitieren?

    Ahrens, C., 2014, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 110 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  4. Published

    Nachhaltigkeit lernen an Hochschulen

    Michelsen, G., 2014, Nachhaltigkeit gestalten: Trends und Entwicklungen in der Umweltkommunikation ; Ergebnisse der 19. Internationalen Sommerakademie der Deutschen Bundesstifung Umwelt unter dem Titel "Aktuelle Trends und Entwicklungen in der Umweltkommunikation" vom 09. - 14. Juni 2013 im Internationalen Begegnungszentrum St. Marienthal. Bellendorf, P., Bittner, A., Exner, V., Gruber, F., Peters, U., Pyhel, T. & Witte, U. (eds.). 1 ed. München: Oekom Verlag, p. 275-288 14 p. (DBU-Umweltkommunikation; vol. 6).

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

  5. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung im Verbund

    Gómez, J. M., Halberstadt, J., Severith, M. & van Vliet, S., 2014, Konzepte, Anwendungen und Entwicklungstendenzen von betrieblichen Umweltinformationssystemen (BUIS): Tagungsband zu den 6. BUIS-Tagen am 24. und 25.4.2014 in Berlin (16. Tagung der Fachgruppe Betriebliche Umweltinformationssysteme der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.). Wohlgemuth, V., Lang, C. V. & Marx Gomez, J. (eds.). Shaker Verlag, p. 25-41 17 p.

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

  6. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung zwischen Transparenzanspruch und Management der Nachhaltigkeitsleistung

    Schaltegger, S., 2014, CSR und Reporting: Nach­haltigkeits- und CSR-Berichterstattung verstehen und erfolgreich umsetzen. Fifka, M. S. (ed.). Berlin: Gabler Verlag, p. 21-34 14 p. (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility).

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

  7. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitsethik

    Oermann, N. O. & Weinert, A., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin u.a.: Springer Verlag, p. 63-86 24 p.

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

  8. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitskompetenz im Spannungsfeld zwischen Kontextabhängigkeit und Perspektiverweiterung

    Katz, C., Thiem, A., Moths, K. & Heilmann, S., 2014, Karriereverläufe in Forschung und Entwicklung: Bedingungen und Perspektiven im Spannungsfeld von Organisation und Individuum. Busolt, U., Weber, S., Wiegel, C. & Kronsbein, W. (eds.). Berlin: Logos Verlag, p. 307-330 24 p.

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

  9. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitstrends im Management

    Schaltegger, S., 2014, Corporate Resposibility 2014: Unternehmen und Verantwortung- Trends in Corporate Responsibility. A. V. &. S. G. & F.-I. F.M.-,.M. U. M. G. (eds.). Frankfurt am Main: F.A.Z.-Institut für Management-, Markt- und Medieninformationen , p. 28-31 4 p.

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

  10. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitszertifizierung von Biokraftstoffen in der EU

    Wreesmann, J. & Moser, C., 2014, Biokraftstoffe und Biokraftstoffprojekte: Rechtliche, technische und wirtschaftliche Aspekte. Böttcher, J., Hampl, N., Kügemann, M. & Lüdeke-Freund, F. (eds.). Berlin & Heidelberg: Gabler Verlag, p. 213-247 35 p.

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

  11. Published

    Naturschutz in der Kulturlandschaft 2050 - Interaktion von Natur, Klima und Mensch

    Schoenberg, W., Fiencke, C., Jensen, K., Ludewig, K., Schmidt, S., Vanselow-Algan, M., Härdtle, W., Krüger, F., Meyer-Grünefeld, M., Rottgardt, E. M., Runge, K., Urban, B., Keienburg, T., Prüter, J., Schreck, C. & Reusch, H., 2014, Kursbuch Klimaanpassung: Handlungsoptionen für die Metropolregion Hamburg. K.-N. V. (ed.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 70-73 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to scientific reportsResearch

  12. Published

    Normative Innovation for Sustainable Business Models in Value Networks

    Breuer, H. & Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2014, The Proceedings of XXV ISPIM Conference : Innovation for Sustainable Economy and Society. Huizingh, K., Conn, S., Torkkeli, M. & Bitran, I. (eds.). Lappeenranta University of Technology Press, 17 p.

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

  13. Published

    Nur weniger und besser ist nachhaltig: Nachhaltige Infrastrukturen für ein zukunftsfähiges Deutschland

    Niebert, K., 2014, In: Rundbrief Forum Umwelt und Entwicklung. 2014, 1, p. 2-3 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  14. Published

    Öffentliche Nachhaltigkeitssteuerung: Das Leitbild Nachhaltigkeit – Anforderungen an die Raum- und Umweltplanung

    Hofmeister, S., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin: Springer Spektrum, p. 304-316 13 p.

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

  15. Published

    Öffentliche Nachhaltigkeitssteuerung: Ökonomik und Nachhaltigkeitssteuerung

    Baumgärtner, S., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften . Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Spektrum, p. 261-279 19 p.

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

  16. Published

    Öffentliche Nachhaltigkeitssteuerung

    Baumgärtner, S., Heinrichs, H., Hofmeister, S. & Schomerus, T., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin u.a.: Springer Spektrum, p. 261-321 60 p.

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

  17. Published

    Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung und EU Hochwasserrisikomanagement-Richtlinie

    Newig, J., Challies, E., Jager, N. W. & Kochskämper, E., 2014, In: Hydrologie und Wasserbewirtschaftung. 58, 6, p. 339-340 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  18. Published

    Ökonomische Analyse der Trade-Offs zwischen Gerechtigkeiten

    Baumgärtner, S., Sievers-Glotzbach, S., Hoberg, N., Quaas, M. F. & Stumpf, K. H., 2014, In: Journal für Generationengerechtigkeit. 14, 1, p. 10-18 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Ökosystem und Biodiversität

    Aßmann, T., Drees, C., Härdtle, W., Klein, A.-M., Schuldt, A. & Oheimb, G., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Heidelberg: Springer Spektrum, p. 147-174 28 p.

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

  20. Published

    Overview of the Aggregate Results of the International Corporate Sustainability Barometer

    Hörisch, J. & 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. 21-33 13 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31).

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

  21. Published

    Palynological record of the Quaternary deposits of Garding-2 research drill core, North-west Germany.

    Proborukmi, M. S. & Urban, B., 2014, The Quaternary of the Urals: global trends and Pan-European Quaternary records. Borodin, A. V., Markova, E. A. & Strukova, T. V. (eds.). Ural Federal University, p. 120-122 3 p.

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

  22. Published

    Plutella xylostella (L.) infestations at varying temperatures induce the emission of specific volatile blends by Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh

    Truong, D. H., Delory, B. M., Brostaux, Y., Heuskin, S., Delaplace, P., Francis, F. & Lognay, G., 2014, In: Plant Signaling and Behavior. 9, 11, 10 p., e973816.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Politische Vorfahrt für biologische Vielfalt: Politikbarometer zur Biodiversität in Deutschland

    Laws, N., 2014, Berlin: WWF, 86 p.

    Research output: Working paperExpert opinions

  24. Published

    Potenziale für Kinder und Gesellschaft: Frühkindliche Bildung als Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung

    Stoltenberg, U., 2014, Krisen- und Transformationsszenarios: Frühkindpädagogik, Resilienz & Weltaktionsprogramm. Wien: FORUM Umweltbildung im Umweltdachverband, p. 47-57 11 p.

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

  25. Published

    Quality System Development at the University of Graz: Lessons Learned from the Case of RCE Graz-Styria

    Zimmermann, F. M., Raggautz, A., Maier, K., Drage, T., Mader, M., Diethart, M. & Meyer, J., 2014, Sustainable Development and Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Transformation of Learning and Society . Fadeeva, Z., Galkute, L., Mader, C. & Scott, G. (eds.). Houndmills: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 131-152 22 p. (Palgrave Studies in Global Higher Education).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  26. Published

    Recalcitrant pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment: A comparative screening study of their occurrence, formation of phototransformation products and their in vitro toxicity

    Bergheim, M., Gminski, R., Spangenberg, B., Dȩbiak, M., Bürkle, A., Mersch-Sundermann, V., Kümmerer, K. & Gieré, R., 2014, In: Environmental Chemistry. 11, 4, p. 431-444 14 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Recht und Finanzierung von Erneuerbaren Energien: Bürgerbeteiligungsmodelle

    Degenhart, H. (Editor) & Schomerus, T. (Editor), 2014, Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft. 123 p. (Lüneburger Schriften zum Wirtschaftsrecht; no. 27)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  28. Published

    Recht und Finanzierung von Erneuerbaren Energien: Bürgerbeteiligungsmodelle: Bericht von der Fachtagung an der Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

    Kahla, F. & Maly, C., 2014, In: NordÖR. 17, 5, p. 215-217 3 p., 4.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  29. Published

    Reconstructing the “biopiracy” debate from a justice perspective

    Stumpf, K. H., 2014, Concepts and Values in Biodiversity. Lanzerath, D. & Friele, M. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 225-242 18 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  30. Published

    Regionale Unterschiede der Netznutzungsentgelte: Hindernis für eine faire Energiewende?

    Plenz, M., Meister, M., Doliwa, M. & Obbelode, F., 2014, In: Zeitschrift für neues Energierecht. 18, 6, p. 540 - 543 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Relevante Ansätze zur Vermeidung von Lebensmittelabfällen in der Landwirtschaft, der Lebensmittelverarbeitung und im Handel

    Bräutigam, K.-R., Schomerus, T. & Biesdorf, B., 2014, Von der Verschwendung zur Wertschätzung der Lebensmittel - Wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und praktische Umsetzung: Tagungsdokumentation; 21. November 2014, Münster. Ministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Landwirtschaft, Natur- und Verbraucherschutz des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, p. 20 1 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksOtherTransfer

  32. Published

    Re-Naturierung: Gesellschaft im Einklang mit der Natur

    Leitschuh, H. (Editor), Michelsen, G. (Editor), Simonis, U. E. (Editor), Sommer, J. (Editor) & Weizsäcker, E. U. V. (Editor), 2014, 1. Auflage ed. Stuttgart: S. Hirzel Verlag. 256 p. (Jahrbuch Ökologie; vol. 2015)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  33. Published

    Schadstoffregime in Auenböden der Elbe

    Krüger, F. & Urban, B., 2014, Klimafolgenanpassung im Biosphärenreservat Niedersächsische Elbtalaue: Modellregion für nachhaltige Entwicklung. Prüter, J., Keienburg, T. & Schreck, C. (eds.). Hamburg: TuTech Verlag, p. 63-70 8 p. (Berichte aus den KLIMZUG-NORD Modellgebieten; vol. 5).

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

  34. Published

    Schutz von Buchenwäldern in einem System von Naturwäldern

    Hehnke, T., von Oheimb, G., Härdtle, W., Kaiser, T. & Scherfose, V., 2014, Bonn: Bundesamt für Naturschutz, p. 1-127, 127 p. (BfN-Skripten; no. 380).

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsResearch

  35. Published

    Sharing Economy: Potenzial für eine nachhaltige Wirtschaft

    Heinrichs, H., 2014, In: ifo Schnelldienst. 67, 21/2014, p. 15-17 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  36. Published

    Social Entrepreneurs and Social Change: Tracing impacts of social entrepreneurship through ideas, structures, and practices

    Ney, S., Beckmann, M., Gräbnitz, D. & Mirkovic , R., 2014, In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing. 6, 1, p. 51-68 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Soziale Differenzkategorien als Gegenstand der Lehrer*innenbildung: ein empirischer Beitrag

    Budde, J., Offen, S. & Schmidt, J., 2014, Geschlecht und Vielfalt in Schule und Lehrerbildung . Eisenbraun, V. & Uhl, S. (eds.). 1 ed. Münster: Waxmann Verlag, p. 223-237 15 p.

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

  38. Published

    Stadtnatur braucht Bildung

    Stoltenberg, U., 2014, Re-Naturierung: Gesellschaft im Einklang mit der Natur. Leitschuh, H., Michelsen, G., Simonis, U. E., Sommer, J. & Weizsäcker, E. U. V. (eds.). Stuttgart: S. Hirzel Verlag, p. 100-103 4 p. (Jahrbuch Ökologie ; vol. 2015).

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

  39. Published

    Steady-State-Modelle als Grundlage von Betrieblichen Umweltinformationssystemen

    Möller, A., 2014, Konzepte, Anwendungen und Entwicklungstendenzen von betrieblichen Umweltinformationssystemen (BUIS): Tagungsband zu den 6. BUIS-Tagen am 24. und 25.04.2014 in Berlin. Wohlgemuth, V., Lang, C. & Marx Gomez, J. (eds.). 1 ed. Shaker Verlag, p. 83-100 18 p. (Berichte aus der Umweltinformatik).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearch

  40. Published

    Sufficiency and Subsistence – On two important concepts for Sustainable Development

    Mölders, T., Szumelda, A. U. & von Winterfeld, U., 2014, In: Problemy Ekorozwoju. 9, 1, p. 21-27 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Sustainability Management for Start-ups and Micro-Enterprises: Development of a Sustainability Quick-Check and Reporting Scheme

    Halberstadt, J. & Johnson, M., 2014, Proceedings of the 28th Conference on Environmental Informatics: Informatics for Environmental Protection, Sustainable Development and Risk Management. Gómez, J. M., Sonnenschein, M., Vogel, U., Winter, A., Rapp, B. & Giesen, N. (eds.). Universität Oldenburg, Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem, p. 17-24 8 p.

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

  42. Published

    Sustainable Development of Biofuels in Latin America and the Caribbean

    Solomon, B. D. (Editor) & Bailis, R. (Editor), 2014, New York: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  43. Published

    Sustainable Tourism: A Multi-Stakeholder Involvement in Coral Reefs Conservation in Malaysia

    Mohamad Saleh, M. S. & Nik Hasan, N. N., 2014, In: International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences. 4, 3, p. 158-174 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    TERIM – Transition Dynamics in Energy Regions: An Integrated Model for Sustainable Policies

    Binder, C. R., Absenger-Helmli, I., Bedenik, K., Chappin, E., Dijkema, G., Goetz, A., Hecher, M., Knoeri, C. & Vilsmaier, U., 2014, Tagungsband 15. Klimatag: 2.–4. April 2014. Innsbruch: Universität Innsbruck , p. 78-79 2 p.

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

  45. Published

    The Case of Corporate Sustainability in the United States of America

    Morelli, J. & 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. 223-237 15 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31).

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

  46. Published

    The Environmental Efficacy of Sustainability Management Tools

    Hörisch, J., Schaltegger, S., Alvarez, I. & Ortas, E., 2014, From Sustainability Reporting to Sustainability Management Control: Conference on Sustainability Reporting and Sustainability Management Control. Rotterdam: Environmental and Sustainability Management Accounting Network, 4 p.

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

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  48. Published

    The Schöningen Middle Pleistocene sequence: Palaeoenvironment and dating

    Turner, C., Urban, B. & van Kolfschoten, T., 2014, The Quaternary of the Urals: global trends and PAN-European Quaternary records.: International conference INQUA-SEQS 2014. Borodin, A. V., Markova, E. A. & Strukova, T. V. (eds.). Ural Federal University, p. 172-174 3 p.

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

  49. Published

    The Schöningen Middle Pleistocene sequence: a broader perspective.

    van Kolfschoten, T., Kuijjer, K., Turner, C. & Urban, B., 2014, The Quaternary of the Urals: global trends and PAN-European Quaternary records: International conference INQUA-SEQS 2014. Borodin, A. V., Markova, E. A. & Strukova, T. V. (eds.). Ural Federal University, p. 59-61 3 p.

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

  50. Published

    Transdisziplinäre Forschung

    Vilsmaier, U. & Lang, D., 2014, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Heinrichs, H. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Berlin: Springer Spektrum, p. 87-113 27 p.

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

  51. Published

    Travel pattern of the Asean students in Malaysia: A case of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

    Ahmad, H., Jusoh, H., Wibowo, A., C.A, M., J, M. A., Md.Y, K. A., A. J, I. R., Mohamad Saleh, M. S., M, S. N., Buang, A., Mahmud, M., Yew, W. C., Azman, H., Md Jali, M. F. & Lam, K. C., 2014, In: Geografia - Malaysian Journal of Society and Space. 10, 8, p. 124–137 14 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review