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.

Topics

Als Träger der universitätsweiten Wissenschaftsinitiative Nachhaltigkeitsforschung fragt die Fakultät nach Bedingungen und Chancen einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung. Die Fakultät verbindet dazu Human- und Naturwissenschaften mit derzeit etwa 25 Professuren aus den Disziplinen Chemie, Informatik, Kommunikation, Management, Ökologie, Philosophie, Planung, Politik, Psychologie, Recht, Technik und VWL. Die transdisziplinären Arbeitsweisen in Forschung, Studium und Dienstleistungen zielen insbesondere darauf, zukünftige Entwicklungschancen für die Zivilgesellschaft des 21. Jahrhunderts zu schaffen und zu erhalten.

  1. 2012
  2. Published

    Niche segregation in microhabitat use of three sympatric Cyrtodactylus in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Central Vietnam

    Loos, J., von Wehrden, H., Dang, K. N. & Ziegler, T., 06.05.2012, In: Herpetological Conservation and Biology. 7, 1, p. 101-108 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Academic staff development as a catalyst for curriculum change towards education for sustainable development: an output perspective

    Barth, M. & Rieckmann, M., 05.2012, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 26, p. 28-36 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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  5. Published

    Crown plasticity and neighborhood interactions of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in an old-growth forest

    Schröter, M., Härdtle, W. & Oheimb, G., 05.2012, In: European Journal of Forest Research. 131, 3, p. 787-798 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Der Fischotter (Lutra Lutra) in Schleswig-Holstein - Signatur einer rückwandernden, bedrohten Wirbeltierart und Konsequenzen für den Naturschutz

    Grünwald-Schwark, V., Zachos, F. E., Honnen, A-C., Borkenhagen, P., Krüger, F., Wagner, J., Drews, A., Krekemeyer, A., Schmüser, H., Fichtner, A., Behl, S., Schmölcke, U., Kirschnick-Schmidt, H. & Sommer, R. S., 05.2012, In: Natur und Landschaft. 87, 5, p. 201-207 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Integration der Ressourceneffizienz in die Ökodesign Richtlinie: Regelungsrahmen und Regelungsmöglichkeiten - Bestandsaufnahme

    Schomerus, C-T. & Spengler, L., 05.2012, Hamburg: ÖKOPOL Institut für Ökologie und Politik GmbH, 52 p. (Arbeitspapier; no. FKZ 3708 95 300 ).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  8. Published

    Isolation of a Na v channel blocking polypeptide from Cyanea capillata medusae: A neurotoxin contained in fishing tentacle isorhizas

    Lassen, S., Wiebring, A., Helmholz, H., Ruhnau, C. & Prange, A., 05.2012, In: Toxicon. 59, 6, p. 610-616 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Optimal grazing management rules in semi-arid rangelands with uncertain rainfall

    Quaas, M. F. & Baumgärtner, S., 05.2012, In: Natural Resource Modeling. 25, 2, p. 364-387 24 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Structural elucidation of main ozonation products of the artificial sweeteners cyclamate and acesulfame

    Scheurer, M., Godejohann, M., Wick, A., Happel, O., Ternes, T. A., Brauch, H-J., Ruck, W. & Lange, F. T., 05.2012, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 19, 4, p. 1107-1118 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Supporting wild pollinators in a temperate agricultural landscape: Maintaining mosaics of natural features and production

    Lentini, P. E., Martin, T., Gibbons, P., Fischer, J. & Cunningham, S. A., 05.2012, In: Biological Conservation. 149, 1, p. 84-92 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Sustainability Reporting in the German Banking Sector during the Financial Crisis

    Herzig, C., Giese, N., Hetze, K. & Godemann, J., 05.2012, In: International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development. 6, 2, p. 184-218 35 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Impact of tree saplings on the kinetic energy of rainfall: The importance of stand density, species identity and tree architecture in subtropical forests in China

    Geißler, C., Lang, A. C., Oheimb, G., Härdtle, W., Baruffol, M. & Scholten, T., 15.04.2012, In: Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 156, p. 31-40 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Consequences of nuclear accidents for biodiversity and ecosystem services

    von Wehrden, H., Fischer, J., Brandt, P., Wagner, V., Kümmerer, K., Kuemmerle, T., Nagel, A., Olsson, O. & Hostert, P., 01.04.2012, In: Conservation Letters. 5, 2, p. 81-89 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  15. Published

    Bifunctional proteins as a therapeutic strategy for improved myocardial repair in cardiovascular diseases

    Ziegler, M., Schönberger, T., Baumer, Y., Ochmann, C., Jürgens, T., Elvers, M., Leder, C., Schlosshauer, B. & Gawaz, M., 04.2012, Clin Res Cardiol: Suppl 1. Vol. 101. p. V1086 1 p.

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

  16. Published

    Das Fettsäureprofil des initialen oralen Biofilms (Pellikel) - eine In-situ-Studie

    Reich, M., Hannig, C., Al-Ahmad, A. & Kümmerer, K., 04.2012, In: Deutsche Zahnärztliche Zeitschrift. 67, 4, p. D18 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Human behavior and sustainability

    Fischer, J., Dyball, R., Fazey, I., Gross, C., Dovers, S., Ehrlich, P. R., Brulle, R., Christensen, C. & Borden, R., 04.2012, In: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 10, 3, p. 153-160 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  18. Published

    Is conceptual vagueness an asset? Arguments from philosophy of science applied to the concept of resilience

    Strunz, S., 04.2012, In: Ecological Economics. 76, p. 112-118 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Large trees are keystone structures in urban parks

    Stagoll, K., Lindenmayer, D. B., Knight, E., Fischer, J. & Manning, A. D., 04.2012, In: Conservation Letters. 5, 2, p. 115-122 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Modeling and predicting aquatic aerobic biodegradation: a review from a user’s perspective.

    Rücker, C. & Kümmerer, K., 04.2012, In: Green Chemistry . 14, 4, p. 875-887 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  21. Published

    Nitrogen deposition increases susceptibility to drought - experimental evidence with the perennial grass Molinia caerulea (L.) Moench

    Friedrich, U., Oheimb, G., Kriebitzsch, W-U., Schleßelmann, K., Weber, M. S. & Härdtle, W., 04.2012, In: Plant and Soil. 353, 1-2, p. 59-71 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Sorgefall Familienrecht: Ursachen und Folgen grundgesetzwidriger Praxis auf der Basis regelmäßigen Missbrauchs des Kindeswohlbegriffs

    Guerra González, J., 27.03.2012, Berlin: LIT Verlag. 144 p. (Schriften zum Zivilrecht; vol. 21)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

  23. Published

    Dynamische Modellierung der Sorption von Substanzen in einem hydrologischen Einzugsgebietsmodell anhand des Beispiels Phosphor

    Gassmann, M. & Olsson, O., 22.03.2012, Wasser ohne Grenzen: Beiträge zum Tag der Hydrologie am 22./23. März 2012 an der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg. Weiler, M. (ed.). 1 ed. Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall, 6 p. (Forum für Hydrologie und Wasserbewirtschaftung; vol. 31.12).

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

  24. Published

    Psychophysiological Correlates of Flow-Experience

    Peifer, C., 21.03.2012, Advances in Flow-Research. Engeser, S. (ed.). New York: Springer, p. 139-164 26 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  25. Published

    Brominated flame retardants and dechlorane plus in the marine atmosphere from Southeast Asia toward Antarctica

    Möller, A., Xie, Z., Cai, M., Sturm, R. & Ebinghaus, R., 20.03.2012, In: Environmental Science & Technology. 46, 6, p. 3141-3148 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Nachhaltigkeitssteuerung in der öffentlichen Verwaltung

    Heinrichs, H., 20.03.2012, Jahrbuch Verwaltungsmodernisierung Deutschland 2012. Berlin: Wegweiser Berlin Research & Strategy, p. 108-109 2 p.

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

  27. Published
  28. Published

    Environmental Management Accounting: Case studies of South-East Asian companies

    Herzig, C., Viere, T., Schaltegger, S. & Burritt, R., 15.03.2012, London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. 326 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

  29. Published

    Interfacing medicinal chemistry with structural bioinformatics: implications for T box riboswitch RNA drug discovery

    Jentzsch, F. & Hines, J. V., 13.03.2012, In: BMC Bioinformatics. 13 Suppl 2, Suppl 2, p. 1-5 5 p., S5.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Stand der Technik und fortschrittliche Ansätze in der Entsorgung des Flowback

    Rosenwinkel, K-H., Weichgrebe, D. & Olsson, O., 07.03.2012, Berlin

    Research output: other publicationsSlidesResearch

  31. Published

    How real options and ecological resilience thinking can assist in environmental risk management

    Whitten, S. M., Hertzler, G. & Strunz, S., 01.03.2012, In: Journal of Risk Research. 15, 3, p. 331-346 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Identification of ozonation by-products of 4- and 5-methyl-1H-benzotriazole during the treatment of surface water to drinking water

    Müller, A., Weiss, S. C., Beißwenger, J., Leukhardt, H. G., Schulz, W., Seitz, W., Ruck, W. K. L. & Weber, W. H., 01.03.2012, In: Water Research. 46, 3, p. 679-690 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  33. Published
  34. Published

    Ansätze einer Systematisierung von Energiegenossenschaften

    Holstenkamp, L., 03.2012, Lüneburg: Universität Lüneburg, Institut für Bank-, Finanz- und Rechnungswesen (IBFR), 47 p. (Arbeitspapierreihe Wirtschaft & Recht; no. 11).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  35. Published

    Environmental impacts of a transition toward e-mobility: the present and future role of lithium carbonate production

    Stamp, A., Lang, D. J. & Wäger, P. A., 03.2012, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 23, 1, p. 104-112 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Future-oriented higher education: Which key competencies should be fostered through university teaching and learning?

    Rieckmann, M., 03.2012, In: Futures. 44, 2, p. 127–135 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Global assessment of the non-equilibrium concept in rangelands

    Wehrden, H. V., Hanspach, J., Kaczensky, P., Fischer, J. & Wesche, K., 03.2012, In: Ecological Applications. 22, 2, p. 393-399 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    Impact of emission reductions between 1980 and 2020 on atmospheric benzo[a]pyrene concentrations over europe

    Bieser, J., Aulinger, A., Matthias, V. & Quante, M., 03.2012, In: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 223, 3, p. 1393-1414 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    Nachhaltiges Ressourcen- und Stoffstrommanagement: Zwischen Gigatonnen und Mikrogramm

    Bringezu, S. & Kümmerer, K., 03.2012, In: GAIA. 21, 1, p. 69–72 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    Weltseehandel und seine größten Häfen – Ein Marktüberblick

    Brinkmann, B., 03.2012, In: Beton- und Stahlbetonbau. 107, SUPPL. 1, p. 8-14 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  41. Published

    VERFAHREN ZUR BESTIMMUNG DER NEIGUNG ZUR VEROCKERUNG UND SYSTEM HIERFÜR

    Opel, O. & Ruck, W. K. L., 09.02.2012, IPC No. G01N 17/02, Patent No. WO2012016673A1, 01.08.2011

    Research output: PatentsPatent

  42. Published

    The bispecific SDF1-GPVI fusion protein preserves myocardial function after transient ischemia in mice.

    Ziegler, M., Elvers, M., Baumer, Y., Leder, C., Ochmann, C., Schönberger, T., Jürgens, T., Geisler, T., Schlosshauer, B., Lunov, O., Engelhardt, S., Simmet, T. & Gawaz, M., 07.02.2012, In: Circulation. 125, 5, p. 685-696 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Neigung zur Verockerung und System hierfür

    Opel, O. & Ruck, W. K. L., 02.02.2012, IPC No. G01N 33/18, Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt, Patent No. DE102010033056A1, 02.08.2010

    Research output: PatentsPatent

  44. Published

    Nonylphenol polyethoxylate in hospital wastewater: A study of the subproducts of electrocoagulation

    Henriques, D. M., Kümmerer, K., Mayer, F. M., Vasconcelos, T. G. & Martins, A. F., 01.02.2012, In: Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A. Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering. 47, 3, p. 497-505 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Estimating the aquatic emissions and fate of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) into the river Rhine

    Paul, A., Scheringer, M., Hungerbühler, K., Loos, R., Jones, K. & Sweetman, A., 02.2012, In: Journal of Environmental Monitoring. 14, 2, p. 524-530 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    α- and β-diversity in moth communities in salt marshes is driven by grazing management

    Rickert, C., Fichtner, A., van Klink, R. & Bakker, J. P., 02.2012, In: Biological Conservation. 146, 1, p. 24-31 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Managing the grazing landscape: insights for agricultural adaptation from a mid-drought photo-elicitation study in the Australian sheep-wheat belt

    Sherren, K., Fischer, J. & Fazey, I., 02.2012, In: Agricultural Systems. 106, 1, p. 72-83 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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  49. Published
  50. Published

    Transdisciplinary research in sustainability science: practice, principles, and challenges

    Lang, D. J., Wiek, A., Bergmann, M., Stauffacher, M., Martens, P., Moll, P., Swilling, M. & Thomas, C. J., 02.2012, In: Sustainability Science. 7, SUPPL. 1, p. 25-43 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    The effect of storage medium on the elution of monomers from composite materials

    Polydorou, O., Huberty, C., Wolkewitz, M., Bolek, R., Hellwig, E. & Kümmerer, K., 27.01.2012, In: Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials. 100B, 1, p. 68-74 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review