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. 2012
  2. Published

    Die CBD, ‚Biopiraterie‘ und Gerechtigkeit: Eine gerechtigkeitstheoretische Rekonstruktion der ‚Biopiraterie‘-Debatte

    Stumpf, K. H., 2012, Treffpunkt Biologische Vielfalt XI: Interdisziplinärer Forschungsaustausch im Rahmen des Übereinkommens über die biologische Vielfalt. Feit, U. & Korn, H. (eds.). Bonn - Bad Godesberg: Bundesamt für Naturschutz, p. 95-100 6 p. (BfN-Skripten; vol. 309).

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

  3. Published

    Die Leuphana-Der Weg zur Nachhaltigkeit

    Michelsen, G., 2012, Wende überall?: Jahrbuch Ökologie. Stuttgart: S. Hirzel Verlag, 9 p.

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

  4. Published

    Die Marktprämie im EEG 2012 - eine erste Zwischenbilanz

    Schomerus, T. & Henkel, A., 2012, In: Energierecht : ER Zeitschrift für die gesamte Energierechtspraxis. 1, 1, p. 13-21 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Die Rohstoff-Expedition - Entdecke, was in (d)einem Handy steckt ! Lern- und Arbeitsmaterial

    Fischer, D. & Nemnich, C., 2012, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung. 77 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCompendium/lecture notesEducation

  6. Published

    Die Verbreitung einer wegweisenden Idee: Der Beitrag der UN-Dekade für die Diffusion von Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung

    Michelsen, G. & Rode, H., 2012, Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Beiträge der Bildungsforschung. Berlin: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, p. 91-113 22 p. (Bildungsforschung; vol. 39).

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

  7. Published

    Die Vergütung von Strom aus Windenergie: Von Referenzertrag, Systemdienstleistungs- und Repowering-Bonus

    Schomerus, T. & Schmidt, M., 2012, 20 Jahre Recht der Erneuerbaren Energien. Müller, T. (ed.). Baden Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, p. 595-621 27 p. (Schriften zum Umweltenergierecht; no. 10).

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

  8. Published

    Eco-Innovation in SMEs: An In-Depth Case Analysis of Transforming SMEs through Effective Partnerships

    Klewitz, J. & Hansen, E. G., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 47 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  9. Published

    Educating Change Agents for Sustainability: Learnings from CSM’s MBA in Sustainability Management

    Hesselbarth, C. & Schaltegger, S., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 37 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  10. Published

    Educating for Sustainable Consumption as a Response to the Global Water Crisis: An Investigation of an Embedded Learning Approach

    Fischer, D. & Freund, E. K., 2012, Climate Change and the Sustainable Management of Water Resources. Filho, W. L. (ed.). Berlin: Springer Verlag, p. 743-759 17 p. (Climate Change Management).

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

  11. Published

    Education for a sustainable development – European Approaches

    Stoltenberg, U. & Holz, V., 2012, Education for Sustainable Development - European Approaches . Stoltenberg, U. & Holz, V. (eds.). 1 ed. Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften, Vol. 7. p. 7-13 7 p. (Innovationen in den Hochschulen - Nachhaltige Entwicklung; vol. 7).

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

  12. Published

    Education for Sustainable Development – European Approaches

    Stoltenberg, U. (Editor) & Holz, V. (Editor), 2012, 1 ed. Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften. 203 p. (Higher education for sustainability; vol. 7)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesCollected editions and anthologiesResearch

  13. Published

    Education on the path to sustainability: Proposal of an indicator set to evaluate education for sustainable development

    Di Giulio, A., Ruesch Schweizer, C., Adomßent, M., Blaser, M., Bormann, I., Burandt, S., Fischbach, R., Kaufmann-Hayoz, R., Krikser, T., Künzli David, C., Michelsen, G., Rammel, C. & Streissler, A., 2012, Bern: University of Bern, Interdisciplinary Centre of General Ecology (IKAÖ), 68 p. (Allgemeine Ökologie zur Diskussion gestellt; no. 13).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  14. Published

    Ein Meer voller Plastik: Kunststoffe als Thema im Sachunterricht

    Barth, M. & Barth, K., 2012, In: Grundschule Sachunterricht. 56, 4, p. 18-25 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  15. Published

    Einspeisung von Biogas in das Erdgasnetz: Rechts-, Finanzierungs- und Versicherungsfragen

    Degenhart, H. (Editor), Hohlbein, B. (Editor) & Schomerus, T. (Editor), 2012, Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft. 165 p. (Lüneburger Schriften zum Wirtschaftsrecht; no. 21)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesConference proceedingsTransfer

  16. Published

    Energiewende umsetzen - Kommunen in der Pflicht

    Manns, M., 2012, In: NordÖR. 12, p. 531-533 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Enhanced Calculation Procedures for Material and Energy Flow Oriented EMIS

    Möller, A., 2012, EnviroInfo 2012 ; Man - Environment - Bauhaus : light up the ideas of environmental informatics ; 26th International Conference on Informatics for Environmental Protection ; proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Informatics - Informatics for Environmental Protection, Sustainable Development and Risk Management, August 29 - 31, 2012, Umweltbundesamt Dessau, Germany: Part 2: Open Data and Industrial Ecological Management. Arndt, H.-K., Knetsch, G. & Pillmann, W. (eds.). 1 ed. Shaker Verlag, Vol. 2. p. 489-499 11 p. (Berichte aus der Umweltinformatik).

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

  18. Published

    Ethical and Regulatory Issues for Clinical Trials in Xenotransplantation

    Guerra González, J., 2012, Xenotransplantation: methods and protocols. Costa , C. & Máñez , R. (eds.). Humana Press, Vol. 885. p. 281-305 25 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology; vol. 885).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  19. Published

    Exploring the Corporate Reality of Sustainability Accounting Practice

    Bennett, M., Schaltegger, S. & Zvezdov, D., 2012, Sustainable Economy: Abstracts: 15th EMAN Conference on Environmental and Sustainability Management Accounting in collaboration with the CSEAR International Congress on Social and Environmental Accounting Research : Environmental Management Accounting for a Sustainable Economy, Helsinki, 24-26 September 2012. Helsinki: Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences , 3 p.

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

  20. Published

    Fazit und Empfehlungen zur Weiterentwicklung des Ökosystemdienstleistungsansatzes für Wälder

    Bürger-Arndt, R., Ohse, B. & Meyer, K., 2012, Ökosystemdienstleistungen von Wäldern : Workshopbericht. Bürger-Arndt, R., Ohse, B., Meyer, K. & Höltermann, A. (eds.). Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Bundesamt für Naturschutz, p. 126-138 13 p. (BfN-Skripten; vol. 320).

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

  21. Published

    From Basic Ecology to the Challenges of Modern Society: Book of Abstracts

    Drees, C. (Editor) & Oheimb, G. (Editor), 2012, Berlin: Gesellschaft für Ökologie. 331 p. (Verhandlungen der Gesellschaft für Ökologie; vol. 42)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesConference proceedingsResearch

  22. Published

    Führt Bürgerbeteiligung in umweltpolitischen Entscheidungsprozessen zu mehr Effektivität und Legitimität?

    Newig, J., Jager, N. W. & Challies, E., 2012, In: Zeitschrift für Politikwissenschaft. 22, 4, p. 527-564 38 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Functional Involvement in Corporate Sustainability Management: Contribution of Corporate Functions to the Sustainable Development of Companies

    Schaltegger, S., Harms, D., Windolph, S. E. & Hörisch, J., 2012, Strategies for Sustainability: Institutional and Organisational Challenges: Proceedings of the 3rd International Sustainability Conference. Daub, C.-H., Burger, P., Scherrer, Y. M. & Frecè, J. T. (eds.). 1 ed. Basel: edition gesowip, p. 59 - 62 4 p.

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

  24. Published

    Fürsorgerationalität statt Wachstumslogik: Das Konzept der Green Economy aus feministischer Care-Perspektive

    Gottschlich, D., 2012, In: Forum Wissenschaft. 29, 2, p. 17-20 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  25. Published

    German Utilities and Distributed PV: How to Overcome Barriers to Business Model Innovation

    Richter, M., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 35 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  26. Published

    Glancing into the Applied Tool Box: Surveying Operational Sustainability Accounting Practice

    Schaltegger, S., Hörisch, J. & Harms, D., 2012, Abstracts. 15th EMAN Conference on Environmental and Sustainability Management Accounting: in collaboration with the CSEAR International Congress on Social and Environmental Accounting Research Environmental Management Accounting for a Sustainable Economy. Helsinki: Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences , 5 p.

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

  27. Published
  28. Published

    Herausforderung Nachhaltigkeit: Sozial-ökologische Orientierungen für die Entwicklung ländlicher Räume

    Mölders, T., Burandt, A. & Szumelda, A. U., 2012, In: Europa Regional. 18, 2-3, p. 95-106 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    Higher Education for sustainable development within a whole-system approach. The case oft the Leuphana University Lüneburg

    Stoltenberg, U., 2012, Education for Sustainable Development - European Approaches. Stoltenberg, U. & Holz, V. (eds.). Bad Homburg: VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften, p. 122-144 23 p.

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

  30. Published

    Hochschulentwicklung als Lernkontext: Studierende zu Mitgestaltenden machen durch Forschendes Lernen

    Weitzel, J. & Fischer, D., 2012, In: Das Hochschulwesen. 60, 5, p. 138-144 7 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    How Sustainability Accounting contributes to improved Information Management and Management Control

    Zvezdov, D., 2012, 15th EMAN Conference on Environmental and Sustainability Management Accounting: Environmental Management Accounting for a Sustainable Economy. Helsinki: Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences , p. 13 1 p.

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

  32. Published

    Hydration and Dehydration of CaO/ Ca(OH)2 and CaCl2 / CaCl2 * 6 H2O– TGA/ DSC studies

    Rammelberg, H., Opel, O., Ruck, W. & Ross, S., 2012, 6. Internationalen Konferenz und Ausstellung zur Speicherung Erneuerbarer Energien : (CD-ROM). Bonn: EUROSOLAR, 3 p.

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

  33. Published

    Hydraulic conductivity of compacted kaolin-sand specimens under high hydraulic gradients

    Steiakakis, E., Gamvroudis, C., Komodromos, A. & Repouskou, E., 2012, In: Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 17 , F, p. 783-799 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Identification of floodplain contamination hot spots by reconstructing Elbe river pollution load history and high flood sediment distribution during inundation.

    Krüger, F., Weniger, T., Haensch, M. & Urban, B., 2012, Die Elbe und ihre Sedimente. Tagungsband : Magdeburger Gewässerschutzseminar 2012; Magdebursk´y semináÿér o ochranÿée vod 2012 : 10. und 11. Oktober 2012 in Hamburg. P. D. M. G. 2. & I. K. Z. S. D. E. (eds.). Magdeburg: Magdeburger Gewässerschutzseminar, p. 157-158 2 p.

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

  35. Published

    Ignorant or Gatekeeper? What Role do Accountants play in the Sustainability Accounting Practice?

    Schaltegger, S. & Zvezdov, D., 2012, Strategies for Sustainability: Institutional and Organisational Challenges: Proceedings of the 3rd International Sustainability Conference. Daub, C.-H., Burger, P., Scherrer, Y. M. & Frecè, J. T. (eds.). edition gesowip, p. 146-148

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

  36. Published

    Implementing Sustainable and Responsible Business: Sustainability Management Tools and their Dissemination in German Companies

    Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E. & Herzig, C., 2012, BAM 2012 Proceedings: Management Research Revisited: Prospects for Theory and Practice. British Academy of Management, 7 p.

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

  37. Published

    Indikatoren für Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung

    Adomßent, M., Bormann, I., Burandt, S., Fischbach, R. & Michelsen, G., 2012, Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung - Beiträge der Bildungsforschung. Berlin: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, Vol. 39. p. 71-90 19 p. (Bildungsforschung; vol. 39).

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

  38. Published

    Innovationen für einen nachhaltigen Umbau der Wirtschaft: Der Beitrag von Social Entrepreneurship und Social Business

    Beckmann, M., 2012, B.A.U.M. Jahrbuch 2012: Die Gesellschaft auf dem Weg zur Nachhaltigkeit. Wirtschaft und Transformation. B.A.U.M. e.V. (ed.). München: ALTOP Verlags- und Vertriebsgesellschaft, p. 38-41 4 p.

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

  39. Published

    Innovation in Sustainable Supply Chains: A Reflection on Resources and SME Collaboration with Supply Chain Stakeholders

    Harms, D. & Klewitz, J., 2012, European Academy of Management (EURAM) : EURAM 2012 Social Innovation for Competitiveness, Organisational Performance and Human Excellence. Rotterdam: Erasmus University Rotterdam, p. 432 1 p. (European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference; vol. 2012).

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

  40. Published

    Innovative teaching for sustainable development - approaches and trends

    Mader, C. & Mader, M., 2012, Higher Education in the World 4: Higher Education's Commitment to Sustainability: from Understanding to Action. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 228-229 2 p. (GUNI Series on the social commitment of universities; vol. 4).

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

  41. Published

    INSA – Indicator System Sustainable Agriculture

    Lutzenberger, A., Horn, A., Kahmann, B., Kilburg, M., Lichter, F., Mechsner, C., Priessner, C., Reinert, F., Röllig, M., Ruck, W., Stropahl, S. & Wilkens, V., 2012, Proceedings of the 20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. Milan: ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, p. 600-603 4 p.

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

  42. Published

    Insights into Jatropha Projects Worldwide: Key Facts & Figures from a Global Survey

    Wahl, N., Hildebrandt, T., Moser, C., Lüdeke-Freund, F., Averdunk, K., Bailis, R., Barua, K. K., Burritt, R., Groeneveld, J. H., Klein, A.-M., Kügemann, M., Walmsley, D., Zelt, T. & Schaltegger, S., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 60 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  43. Published

    Integrating adaptation and mitigation to climatic changes

    Martens, P., Chang, C. T. & McEvoy, D., 2012, In: Regions. 288, 1, p. 18-20 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Intermediaries Driving Eco-Innovation in SMEs: A Qualitative Investigation

    Klewitz, J., Zeyen, A. & Hansen, E. G., 2012, In: European Journal of Innovation Management. 15, 4, p. 442-467 26 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Internetgestützte Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung: Ein Update zu Trends in der Berichterstattung von Unternehmen des DAX30

    Giese, N., Godemann, J., Herzig, C. & Hetze, K., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 58 p. (INFU-Diskussionsbeiträge; no. 37/12).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  46. Published

    Justice in environmental institutions - How do frameworks for institutional analysis consider ideas of justice?

    Stumpf, K. H., Hanger, S. & da Fonseca, I. F., 2012, Global Environmental Governance: Papers from the 2012 course. Vatn, A., Kjosavik, D., Kulindwa, K. & Vedeld, P. (eds.). Aas: Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Vol. 2. p. 114-132 18 p. (Student Papers. Thor Heyerdahl Summer School in Environmental Governance.; vol. 2).

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

  47. Published

    Key competencies for sustainable consumption

    Barth, M. & Fischer, D., 2012, Beyond Consumption: Pathways to Responsible Living. Fricke, V., Schrader, U. & Thoresen, V. W. (eds.). Berlin: Hedmark University College, p. 65-79 15 p.

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

  48. Published

    Klimaschutz durch Moorrenaturierung: Ansätze zur ökonomischen Bewertung

    Köbbing, J. F., Groth, M., Groth, M. & Oheimb, G., 2012, 1. ed. Stuttgart: Ibidem Verlag. 129 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

  49. Published

    Konzept zur Qualifizierung für Bildungsarbeit im Kontext von Zivilcourage und Gewaltprävention

    Offen, S., Schmidt, J. & Hildebrandt, D., 2012, Zivilcourage und Gewaltprävention im Fokus politischer Bildung: Qualifizierungskonzept. Jansen, L. (ed.). Bundesarbeitskreis Arbeit und Leben, p. 35-69 34 p.

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

  50. Published

    Künstliche Feuchtflächen in Hochwasserrückhaltebecken – eine Chance für die Reduzierung von Pflanzenschutzmitteleinträgen in Gewässer

    Lange, J., Kümmerer, K., Imfeld, G., Herbstritt, B., Maillard, E., Lefrancq, M., Gutowski, L., Durst, R., Steudten, R., Regazzoni, C., Gassmann, M. & Payraudeau, S., 2012, Wasser ohne Grenzen: Beiträge zum Tag der Hydrologie am 22./23. März 2012 an der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg. Weiler, M. (ed.). Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall, p. 293-298 6 p. (Forum für Hydrologie und Wasserbewirtschaftung; no. 38).

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

  51. Published

    Lambarene

    Oermann, N. O. & Suermann, T., 2012, Europa und die Welt. den Boer, P., Duchhardt, H., Kreis, G. & Schmale, W. (eds.). München: Oldenbourg, p. 265-270 6 p. (Europäische Erinnerungsorte; vol. 3).

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