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.
- 2013
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To Own or to Use? How Product-Service Systems Facilitate Eco-Innovation Behavior
Tietze, F. & Hansen, E. G., 2013, In: Academy of Management Proceedings. 2013, 1, 1 p., Article no. 12213.Research output: Journal contributions › Conference abstract in journal › Research › peer-review
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Transdisciplinarity in Corporate Sustainability
Schaltegger, S. (Editor), Beckmann, M. (Editor) & Hansen, E. G. (Editor), 2013, John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 66 p. (Business Strategy and the Environment; vol. 22, no. 4)Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Research
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Transformative Impulse: Die Effekte der Rio+20 UN Konferenz für nachhaltige Entwicklung auf Bildung und Forschung
Mader, C. & Schöffmann, P., 2013, Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung: Jahrbuch 2013. F. U. F. N. E. (ed.). Wien: FORUM Umweltbildung im Umweltdachverband, p. 19-24 6 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Transition management as an approach to deal with climate change
Wesely, J., Feiner, G., Omann, I. & Schäpke, N., 2013, Transformation in a Changing Climate: Proceedings; International Conference in Oslo 19 - 21 June 2013. U. O. O. (ed.). Oslo: University of Oslo, p. 43-52 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Umweltprüfungen und Bürgerbeteiligung bei der Planung des Ausbaus des deutschen Übertragungsnetzes: Welche Neuerungen bringen das Gesetz zur Neuregelung energiewirtschaftsrechtlicher Vorschriften (EnWG) und das Netzausbaubeschleunigungsgesetz (NABEG)?
Schomerus, T. & Schäffler, A., 2013, Neue Energien - Neue Herausforderungen: Naturschutz in Zeiten der Energiewende. B. B. N. (ed.). Bonn: Bundesverband Beruflicher Naturschutz, p. 98-107 10 p. (Jahrbuch für Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege; vol. 59).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Unternehmerische Nachhaltigkeitsinnovationen durch nachhaltiges Unternehmertum
Schaltegger, S. & Hansen, E. G., 2013, CSR und Innovationsmanagement: Gesellschaftliche Verantwortung als Innovationstreiber und Wettbewerbsvorteil. Altenburger, R. (ed.). Berlin, Heidelberg: Gabler Verlag, p. 19-30 12 p. (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility; vol. CSR und Innovationsmanagement).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Vermeidung von Lichtverschmutzung - Schutz der Nacht: Handlungsmöglichkeiten der Raum- und Umweltplanung
Hofmeister, S., 2013, Schutz der Nacht- Lichtverschmutzung, Biodiversität und Nachtlandschaft: Grundlagen, Folgen, Handlungsansätze, Beispiele guter Praxis. Held, M., Hölker, F. & Jessel, B. (eds.). Bonn: Bundesamt für Naturschutz, p. 133-136 4 p. (BfN-Skripten; no. 336).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Vers des modes de vie durables: Une variété de modes de vie pour une ambition unique : la société postcarbone.
Huber, A., Girard, S. & le Marre, P., 2013, In: Futuribles. 392, p. 43-60 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Von sozialer Verantwortung zu unternehmerischer Nachhaltigkeit: Bedeutung und Ausgestaltung von „Business Cases for Sustainability“
Schaltegger, S. & Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2013, Sustainability Management: Nachhaltige und Stakeholder-orientierte Wertsteigerung . Keuper, F. & Neumann, F. (eds.). Berlin: Logos Verlag, p. 51-68 17 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Vorüberlegungen zu strategischen Betrieblichen Umweltinformationssystemen
Möller, A., 2013, IT-Gestütztes Ressourcen- und Energiemanagement: Konferenzband zu den 5. BUIS-Tagen. Marx-Gomez, J., Lang, C. & Wohlgemuth, V. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer Verlag, Vol. 1. p. 335-345 11 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Was prägt das Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Gewinnmaximierung oder Legitimitätssicherung?
Schaltegger, S. & Hörisch, J., 2013, In: Forum Wirtschaftsethik. 21, 4, p. 1-4 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Weltorientierung durch Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung: Theoretische Grundlagen und Praxis des Sachunterrichts in der Grundschule
Stoltenberg, U. (Editor), 2013, 1 ed. Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften. 207 p. (Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung in Kindergarten und Grundschule. Lüneburger Beiträge.; vol. 1)Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Weltorientierung fängt in der Kita an! Neue Perspektiven für die Zusammenarbeit von Schule und Kita durch das Konzept Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung
Benoist, B., 2013, Weltorientierung durch Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung: Theoretische Grundlagen und Praxis des Sachunterrichts in der Grundschule. Stoltenberg, U. (ed.). Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften, Vol. 1. p. 129-149 21 p. (Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung in Kindergarten und Grundschule. Lüneburger Beiträge.; vol. 1).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Wer hat Freundschaften und wer verliert sie? Notwendige sozial-emotionale Kompetenzen im frühen Jugendalter
von Salisch, M., Lüpschen, N. & Kanevski, R., 2013, In: Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie. 62, 3, p. 179-196 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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What Triggers Corporate Sustainability: A Quantitative Multi-Model Analysis
Hörisch, J. & Schaltegger, S., 2013, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference “Managing to Make a Difference”. British Academy of Management, 13 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Wie viel Kritik darf‘s denn sein? Die Kategorie Geschlecht in der Nachhaltigkeitsforschung
Gottschlich, D. & Katz, C., 2013, In: Politische Ökologie. 135, p. 136-139 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Wirtschaften in Netzen – Stärkung ländlicher Regionen durch Zusammenarbeit
Burandt, A. & Lang, F. J., 2013, In: Ländlicher Raum. 64, 3, p. 49-51 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Wirtschaften und Arbeiten in feministischer Perspektive – geschlechtergerecht und nachhaltig?
Biesecker, A. & Gottschlich, D., 2013, Geschlechterverhältnisse und Nachhaltigkeit: Die Kategorie Geschlecht in den Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften. Hofmeister, S., Katz, C. & Mölders, T. (eds.). Opladen: Verlag Babara Budrich, p. 178-190Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education
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Wirtschaftsethik als Service
Meyer, E. M., 2013, ReThink: Investing Society. Brink, A. & Rohrmann, D. (eds.). Bayreuth: Universität Bayreuth, p. 31-72 42 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Wo die wilden Kerle wohnen: Nachhaltigkeitsorientierte Waldwirtschaft und"kulturelle Weiblichkeit"
Katz, C., 2013, In: Politische Ökologie. 132, p. 50-57 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Zeit für Systematik: Nachhaltigkeit zwischen Risiko- und Chancenmanagement
Schaltegger, S., 2013, In: OSCAR.trends. p. 46-50 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Zielablösezyklus: Disengagement cycle
Klinger, E., Sevincer, A. T. & Oettingen, G., 2013, Dorsch Psychologisches Wörterbuch. Wirtz, M. A. (ed.). 16., vollst. überarb. Aufl. ed. Bern: Huber VerlagResearch output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Articles for encyclopedia › Research
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Zielhierarchie: Goal hierarchy
Sevincer, A. T. & Oettingen, G., 2013, Dorsch Psychologisches Wörterbuch. Huber VerlagResearch output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Articles for encyclopedia › Research
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Zugänge zur Bildung von Lehrerinnen und Lehrern in der Bildung für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung: professionelle Anforderungen an einen Sachunterricht in Bildungslandschaften
Offen, S., 2013, Der Sachunterricht und seine Didaktik: Bestände prüfen und Perspektiven entwickeln. Fischer, H.-J., Giest, H. & Pech, D. (eds.). 1 ed. Bad Heilbrunn: Klinkhardt, p. 114-116 3 p. (Probleme und Perspektiven des Sachunterrichts; vol. 23).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Zukunftscamp „Future Now“
Stoltenberg, U., 2013, Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung: Aktuelle theoretische Konzepte und Beispiele praktischer Umsetzung. Pütz, N., Schweer , M. K. W. & Logemann, N. (eds.). Frankfurt a.M.: PL Acad. Research, p. 209-222 14 p. (Psychologie und Gesellschaft; vol. 11).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Zur Glaubwürdigkeit nachhaltiger Aktienfonds: Eine Untersuchung informationsökonomischer Probleme, konventioneller Lösungsansätze und konzeptioneller Weiterentwicklungen
Kroschinski, J., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 150 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Zur Produktivität des „Reproduktiven“: Fürsorgliche Praxis als Element einer Ökonomie der Vorsorge
Biesecker, A. & Hofmeister, S., 2013, In: Feministische Studien. 31, 2, p. 240-252 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
- 2012
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Risikokommunikation zu unterirdischen Schadenspotenzialen durch Grundhochwasser
Grunenberg, H., 20.12.2012, Unterirdische Schadenspotentiale durch Grundhochwasser in urbanen Lebensräumen. Sommer, T., Deilmann, C., Kreibich, H., Grunenberg, H., Bothmer, D. & Ullrich, K. (eds.). Dresden: Dresdner Grundwasserforschungszentrum, p. 89-137 48 p. (Gemeinsame Mitteilungen des Dresdner Grundwasserforschungszentrums e.V. und seiner Partner; no. 6).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Germination performance of native and non-native Ulmus pumila populations
Hirsch, H., Wypior, C., von Wehrden, H., Wesche, K., Renison, D. & Hensen, I., 14.12.2012, In: NeoBiota. 15, 15, p. 53-68 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Towards a More Sustainable Use of Scarce Metals: A Review of Intervention Options along the Metals Life Cycle
Wäger, P. A., Lang, D. J., Wittmer, D., Bleischwitz, R. & Hagelüken, C., 11.12.2012, In: GAIA. 21, 4, p. 300 - 309 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Umweltbewusstsein und Medien: Können Filme unser Alltagshandeln verändern?
Lüdecke, G., 07.12.2012, Hier spielt die Zukunft. : Mit Kindern Nachhaltigkeit entdecken, verstehen – und gemeinsam handeln. 1 ed. Leuchtpol, Vol. 1. p. 35-36 2 p. (Schriftenreihe der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Natur- und Umweltbildung Bundesverband e. V.; vol. 26)(Leuchtpol Bibliothek; vol. 11).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Transfer
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A longitudinal analysis of the knowledge and application of sustainability management tools in large German companies
Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E. & Herzig, C., 01.12.2012, In: Society and Economy. 34, 4, p. 549-579 31 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Rolling out Corporate Sustainability Accounting: A Set of Challenges
Zvezdov, D., 01.12.2012, In: Journal of Environmental Sustainability. 2, 2, p. 19-28 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Where you search is what you get: Literature mining - Google Scholar versus Web of Science using a data set from a literature search in vegetation science
Beckmann, M. & Von Wehrden, H., 01.12.2012, In: Journal of Vegetation Science. 23, 6, p. 1197-1199 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Assessment of trace metal contamination in a historical freshwater canal (Buckingham Canal), Chennai, India
Jayaprakash, M., Nagarajan, R., Velmurugan, P. M., Sathiyamoorthy, J., Krishnamurthy, R. R. & Urban, B., 12.2012, In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 184, 12, p. 7407-7424 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Competition response of European beech Fagus sylvatica L. varies with tree size and abiotic stress: Minimizing anthropogenic disturbances in forests
Fichtner, A., Sturm, K., Rickert, C., Härdtle, W. & Schrautzer, J., 12.2012, In: The Journal of Applied Ecology. 49, 6, p. 1306-1315 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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High Trophic Similarity in the Sympatric North European Trawling Bat Species Myotis daubentonii and Myotis dasycneme
Krüger, F., Harms, I., Fichtner, A., Wolz, I. & Sommer, R. S., 12.2012, In: Acta Chiropterologica. 14, 2, p. 347-356 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Linking bird species traits to vegetation characteristics in a future urban development zone: Implications for urban planning
Ikin, K., Lindenmayer, D. B., Fischer, J., Manning, A. D. & Knight, E., 12.2012, In: Urban Ecosystems. 15, 4, p. 961-977 17 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Primary source regions of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) measured in the Arctic
Ubl, S., Scheringer, M., Stohl, A., Burkhart, J. & Hungerbühler, K., 12.2012, In: Atmospheric Environment. 62, p. 391-399 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Prozesse der Energiewende wissenschaftlich gestalten: Wichtige Impulse aus den NaWis-Institutionen
Heinrichs, H., Mans, U., Alvarez, A., Schomerus, T. & Goldammer, K., 12.2012, In: GAIA. 21, 4, p. 316-318 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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German climate and energy legislation: an ambitious but fragmented framework
Schomerus, T., 30.11.2012, Climate Law in EU Member States: Towards National Legislation for Climate Protection. Peeters, M., Stallworthy, M. & de Cendra de Larragan, J. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 178-202 25 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Biodiversität erfolgreich managen
Schaltegger, S., 23.11.2012, In: Ökologisches Wirtschaften. 27, 4, p. 10-11 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Lessons from community-based payment for ecosystem service schemes: From forests to rangelands
Dougill, A. J., Stringer, L. C., Leventon, J., Riddell, M., Rueff, H., Spracklen, D. V. & Butt, E., 19.11.2012, In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 367, 1606, p. 3178-3190 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Measuring the (Un-)Sustainability of Industrial Biomass Production and Use
Burritt, R. & Schaltegger, S., 16.11.2012, In: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal. 3, 2, p. 109-133 25 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Bats in a Farming Landscape Benefit from Linear Remnants and Unimproved Pastures
Lentini, P. E., Gibbons, P., Fischer, J., Law, B., Hanspach, J. & Martin, T. G., 14.11.2012, In: PLoS ONE. 7, 11, 13 p., e48201.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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An academia beyond quantity: a reply to Loyola et al. and Halme et al.
Fischer, J., Hanspach, J. & Ritchie, E. G., 01.11.2012, In: Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 27, 11, p. 587-588 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Decline of an endangered amphibian during an extreme climatic event
Scheele, B. C., Driscoll, D. A., Fischer, J. & Hunter, D. A., 01.11.2012, In: Ecosphere. 3, 11, p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Fukushima disaster indirectly threatens lake ecosystems
Matsuzaki, S.-I., Von Wehrden, H., Møller, A. P. & Takamura, N., 01.11.2012, In: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 10, 9, p. 464-464 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Functional trait similarity of native and invasive herb species in subtropical China-Environment-specific differences are the key
Bachmann, D., Both, S., Bruelheide, H., Erfmeier, A., Ding, B.-Y., Gao, M., Härdtle, W. & Scherer-Lorenzen, M., 01.11.2012, In: Environmental and Experimental Botany. 83, p. 82-92 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Carbon Accounting for Sustainability and Management: Status Quo and Challenges
Schaltegger, S. & Csutora, M., 11.2012, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 36, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review