Institute of Sustainability Governance
Organisational unit: Institute
- Junior professorship of Public Law and European Law with Focus on Sustainability
- Professorship for Energy Economics and Energy Policy
- Professorship for Governance and Sustainability
- Professorship for Hydraulic and Foundation Engineering
- Professorship for Public Law, in particular Energy and Environmental Law
- Professorship for Sustainability and Politics
- Professorship of Public and International Law with a Focus on Sustainability
Organisation profile
Das Institut für Nachhaltigkeitssteuerung (INSUGO) betreibt wissenschaftliche Forschung, akademische Lehre und Praxistransfer zu Themen der öffentlichen Nachhaltigkeitssteuerung.
Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage: Durch welche öffentlichen Institutionen und Regelungssysteme kann das normative Ziel der Nachhaltigkeit in einer komplexen und pluralen Gesellschaft erreicht werden?
Die Mitglieder des Instituts stützen sich dabei auf Konzepte und Methoden der Fachgebiete Nachhaltige Landschaftsentwicklung, Nachhaltigkeitsökonomie, Nachhaltigkeitspolitik, Umweltrecht sowie Umweltplanung.
Topics
Nachhaltigkeit und Geschlechterverhältnisse, nachhaltige Raumentwicklung, soziale Ökologie, Ressourceneffizienz, Erneuerbare Energien, Abfallvermeidung, Klimaschutz, Öko-Design
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Carry on the Distribution of Power: Federalism in Germany
Laws, N., 2013, O Federalista Atual: Teoria do Federalismo. Ramos, D. T. (ed.). Belo Horizonte: Arraes Editores, p. 501-521 21 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Cascades of green: A review of ecosystem-based adaptation in urban areas
Brink, E., Aalders, T., Ádám, D., Feller, R., Henselek, Y., Hoffmann, A., Ibe, K., Matthey-Doret, A., Meyer, M., Negrut, N. L., Rau, A. L., Riewerts, B., von Schuckmann, L., Törnros, S., von Wehrden, H., Abson, D. J. & Wamsler, C., 01.01.2016, In: Global Environmental Change : Human and Policy Dimensions. 36, p. 111-123 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Case study meta-analysis in the social sciences. Insights on data quality and reliability from a large-N case survey
Jager, N. W., Newig, J., Challies, E., Kochskämper, E. & von Wehrden, H., 01.01.2022, In: Research Synthesis Methods. 13, 1, p. 12-27 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Centralized and decentral approaches to succeed the 100% energiewende in Germany in the European context – A model-based analysis of generation, network, and storage investments
Kendziorski, M., Göke, L., Hirschhausen, C. V., Kemfert, C. & Zozmann, E., 08.2022, In: Energy Policy. 167, 9 p., 113039.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in Germany
Heinrichs, H., Laws, N. & Riedel, H., 2013, Winning Strategies for a Sustainable Future: Reinhard Mohn Prize 2013. Gütersloh: WBV Bertelsmann Verlag, p. 39-52 14 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer › peer-review
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Chancen för erneuerbare Energien in Wärmenetzen: Bericht vom Leuphana Energieforum 2017
Bickel, M. W., Soetebeer, I. & Neidig, P., 2018, In: GAIA. 27, 1, p. 190-192 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Chancen für erneuerbare Energien in Wärmenetzen
Bickel, M. W., Soetebeer, I., Neidig, P. & Schneidewind, U., 01.01.2018, In: GAIA. 27, 1, p. 190-192 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Characterizing commercial cattle farms in Namibia: risk, management and sustainability
Olbrich, R., Quaas, M. F. & Baumgärtner, S., 08.2012, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 53 p. (Working Paper Series in Economics ; no. 248).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Circular Business Models: OVercoming Barriers, Unleashing Potentials
Schomerus, T., Hansen, E. G., Ahle, U., Alcayaga, A., Blomsma, F., Büchle, D., Denker, A-K., Fichter, K., Fiolka, K., Fröhling, M., Häge, A., Hoffmann, V., Jaeger-Erben, M., Kohl, H., Lüdeke-Freund, F., Nitz, T., Schiller, C., Tauer, R., Tischner, C., Vollkommer, D., Wilhelm, D. & Zefferer, H., 29.04.2021, München: acatech/SYSTEMIQ, 150 p.Research output: Working paper › Research communication reports › Transfer
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Climate change adaptation strategies within the framework of the German “Energiewende” – Is there a need for government interventions and legal obligations?
Groth, M. & Cortekar, J., 11.2014, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 28 p. (Working Paper Series in Economics; no. 315).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Climate change and environmental hazards related to shipping: An international legal framework; Proceedings of the Hamburg International Environmental Law Conference 2011
Koch, H-J. (ed.), König, D. (ed.), Sanden, J. (ed.) & Verheyen, R. (ed.), 2013, Leiden; Boston: Martinus Nijhoff. 276 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research › peer-review
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Climate change and society - communicating adaptation
Heinrichs, H., 2010, Environmental Sociology : European Perspectives and Interdisciplinary Challenges. Gross, M. & Heinrichs, H. (eds.). Dordrecht u.a.: Springer, p. 323-344 22 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Climate change as an element of sustainability communication
Newig, J., 2011, Sustainability Communication: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Theoretical Foundations. Godemann, J. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Dordrecht, Heidelberg, London, New York: Springer Netherlands, p. 119-128 12 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Climate Change: Implications for Europe's Security and Defence Policy: How Climate Change affects the Security of Europe
Laws, N., 08.12.2011, Saarbrücken: AV Akademikerverlag. 135 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research
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Climate Change Law in Germany - Legislation, Iurisdiction, and Governmental Ambitions
Schomerus, T., 09.2022, In: Public law. 2, p. 1-21 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Climate Change Litigation: German Family Farmers and Urgenda - Similar Cases, Differing Judgments
Schomerus, T., 10.07.2020, In: Journal for European Environmental & Planning Law. 17, 3, p. 322-332 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Climate Conflicts: A case of international environmental and humanitarian law
Christiansen, S. M., 01.01.2016, 1 ed. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG. 245 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research › peer-review
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'Climate neutral' is a lie - abandon it as a goal
Kemfert, C., 04.03.2021, In: Nature. 591, 7848, p. 34 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Clusters of water governance problems and their effects on policy delivery
Kirschke, S., Franke, C., Newig, J. & Borchardt, D., 03.04.2019, In: Policy and Society. 38, 2, p. 255-277 23 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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CO2-Bepreisung und soziale Ungleichheit in Deutschland
Gründinger, W., Bendling, L., Creutzig, F., Hagedorn, G., Kemfert, C., Neumärker, B., Praetorius, B. & Tvrtković, M., 05.10.2021, In: Momentum Quarterly - Zeitschrift für sozialen Fortschritt. 10, 3, p. 176-187 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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Coherence in European Environmental Law with particular regard to the industrial emissions directive
Sanden, J., 2012, In: European Energy and Environmental Law Review. 21, 5, p. 220-238 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Coherence of European legal and structural conditions in water, wetland and flood risk management
Evers, M., 2009, HydroEco 2009: International multidisciplinary conference on hydrology and ecology : ecosystems interfacing with groundwater and surface water ; Proceedings. Bruthans, J., Kovar, K. & Nachtnebel, P. (eds.). 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Collaboration for a more sustainable agriculture – when does it work?
Velten, S., 2016, Social and technological transformation of farming systems: Diverging and converging pathways: Proceedings of the 12th European IFSA Symposium12th - 15th July 2016 at Harper Adams University, United Kingdom. Wilcox, A. & Mills, K. (eds.). Harper Adams University, Vol. 1. p. 779-800 19 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Collaboration or fragmentation? Biodiversity management through the common agricultural policy
Mildorfová-Leventon, J., Schaal, T., Velten, S., Dänhardt, J., Fischer, J., Abson, D. & Newig, J., 01.05.2017, In: Land Use Policy. 64, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Collaborative energy visioning under conditions of illiberal democracy: Results and recommendations from Ecuador
Noboa, E., Upham, P. J. & Heinrichs, H., 08.10.2018, In: Energy, Sustainability and Society. 8, 1, 17 p., 31.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Collaborative governance or state regulation? Endless efforts but little capacity for sustainability transformation of the German textile sector
Beyers, F., Leventon, J. & Heinrichs, H., 02.2023, In: Environmental Policy and Governance. 33, 1, p. 56-77 22 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Collaborative governance towards cities sustainability transition
Conti, D. D. M., de Hoyos Guevara, A. J., Heinrichs, H., da Silva, L. F., Quaresma, C. C. & Bete, T. D. S., 01.01.2019, In: URBE - Revista Brasileira de Gestão Urbana. 11, 19 p., e20190046.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Collaborative modelling for active involvement of stakeholders in urban flood risk management
Evers, M., Jonoski, A., Maksimovič, C. T., Lange, L., Ochoa Rodriguez, S., Teklesadik, A., Cortes Arevalo, J., Almoradie, A., Simões, N. E., Wang, L. & Makropoulos, C., 12.09.2012, In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences . 12, 9, p. 2821-2842 22 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Communication Regarding Sustainability: Conceptual Perspectives and Exploration of Societal Subsystems
Newig, J., Schulz, D., Fischer, D., Hetze, K., Laws, N., Lüdecke, G. & Rieckmann, M., 09.07.2013, In: Sustainability. 5, 7, p. 2976-2990 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Community Energy in Germany: From Technology Pioneers to Professionalisation under Uncertainty
Holstenkamp, L., 2021, Renewable Energy Communities and the Low Carbon Energy Transition in Europe. Coenen, F. H. J. M. & Hoppe, T. (eds.). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 119-152 34 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Comparative analysis of public environmental decision-making processes: A variable-based analytical scheme
Newig, J., Adzersen, A., Challies, E., Fritsch, O. & Jager, N. W., 20.02.2013, Lüneburg: Institut für Umweltkommunikation der Universität Lüneburg, 65 p. (INFU Discussion Paper; no. 37).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Comparative studies of water governance: A systematic review
Özerol, G., Vinke-De Kruijf, J., Brisbois, M. C., Flores, C. C., Deekshit, P., Girard, C., Knieper, C., Mirnezami, S. J., Ortega-Reig, M., Ranjan, P., Schröder, N. & Schröter, B., 01.12.2018, In: Ecology and Society. 23, 4, 28 p., 43.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Complementarity, impatience, and the resilience of natural-resource-dependent economies
Quaas, M. F., van Soest, D. & Baumgärtner, S., 2011, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 37 p. (Working Paper Series in Economics; no. 220).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Complementarity, impatience, and the resilience of natural-resource-dependent economies
Quaas, M. F., van Soest, D. P. & Baumgärtner, S., 01.07.2013, In: Journal of Environmental Economics and Management. 66, 1, p. 15-32 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Complexity in Water Management and Governance
Kirschke, S. & Newig, J., 12.06.2021, Handbook of Water Resources Management: Discourses, Concepts and Examples. Bogardi, J. J., Gupta, J., Nandalal, K. D. W., Salamé, L., van Nooijen, R. R. P., Kumar, N., Tingsanchali, T., Bhaduri, A. & Kolechkina, A. G. (eds.). Cham: Springer Nature AG, p. 801-810 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Concepts: How participation leads to effective environmental governance
Newig, J., Challies, E., Jager, N. W. & Kochskämper, E., 2018, Participation for Effective Environmental Governance: Evidence from European Water Framework Directive Implementation. Kochskämper, E., Challies, E., Jager, N. W. & Newig, J. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 11-27 17 p. (Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Conceptualizing community in energy systems: A systematic review of 183 definitions
Bauwens, T., Schraven, D., Drewing, E., Radtke, J., Holstenkamp, L., Gotchev, B. & Yildiz, Ö., 01.03.2022, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 156, 16 p., 111999.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Conflicts over GMOs and their Contribution to Food Democracy
Friedrich, B., Hackfort, S. K., Boyer, M. & Gottschlich, D., 28.10.2019, In: Politics and Governance. 7, 4, p. 165-177 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Construction of Container Terminal 4: Port of Bremerhaven, Germany
Brinkmann, B. & Woltering, S., 2006, Proceedings of the Third Chinese-German Joint Symposium on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, National Cheng Kung University Tainan, Taiwan. Ou, S-H., Kao, C. C. & Hsu, T-W. (eds.). Tainan: National Cheng Kung University, 12 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Transfer
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Consumer concerns about drinking water in an area with high levels of naturally occurring arsenic in groundwater, and the implications for managing health risks
Leventon, J. & Hug, S., 2012, Metals and Related Substances in Drinking Water: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference, METEAU. Bhattacharya, P., Rosborg, I. & Sandhi, A. (eds.). IWA Publishing, p. 34-40 7 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Consumer preferences determine resilience of ecological-economic systems
Baumgärtner, S., Derissen, S., Quaas, M. F. & Strunz, S., 01.01.2011, In: Ecology and Society. 16, 4, 12 p., 9.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Contextualizing certification and auditing: Soy certification and access of local communities to land and water in Brazil
Schilling-Vacaflor, A., Lenschow, A., Challies, E., Cotta, B. & Newig, J., 01.04.2021, In: World Development. 140, 12 p., 105281.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Correction to: Processes of sustainability transformation across systems scales: leveraging systemic change in the textile sector (Sustainability Science, (2024), 19, 2, (469-488), 10.1007/s11625-023-01436-8)
Leventon, J., Buhr, M., Keβler, L., Rodriguez Aboytes, J. G. & Beyers, F., 05.2024, In: Sustainability Science. 19, 3, p. 1111 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Corrigendum to “Flexible electricity generation, grid exchange and storage for the transition to a 100% renewable energy system in Europe” [Renew. Energy 139 (2019) 80-101]
Child, M., Kemfert, C., Bogdanov, D. & Breyer, C., 01.04.2021, In: Renewable Energy. 167, p. 960 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Corrigendum to: Pathways to Implementation: Evidence on How Participation in Environmental Governance Impacts on Environmental Outcomes
Jager, N. W., Newig, J., Challies, E. & Kochskämper, E., 01.07.2021, In: Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory. 31, 3, p. 616-616 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Cost-effective Biodiversity Conservation: Procurement Auctions and Payment-by-Results
Groth, M., 04.08.2011, In: EuroChoices. 10, 2, p. 32-37 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Countering Hybrid Eco-threats to Global Security Under International Law: The Need for an Comprehensive Legal Approach
Sanden, J. & Bachmann, S. D., 2013, In: Liverpool Law Review. 34, 3, p. 261-289 29 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Critical reflection on knowledge and narratives of conservation agriculture
Whitfield, S., Dougill, A. J., Dyer, J., Kalaba, F. K., Leventon, J. & Stringer, L. C., 01.03.2015, In: Geoforum. 60, 3, p. 133-142 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Cross-level Information and Influence in Mandated Participatory Planning: Alternative Pathways to Sustainable Water Management in Germany’s Implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive
Koontz, T. M. & Newig, J., 05.2014, In: Land Use Policy. 38, p. 594–604 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Cultural ecosystem services: A literature review and prospects for future research
Milcu, A. I., Hanspach, J., Abson, D. & Fischer, J., 01.09.2013, In: Ecology and Society. 18, 3, 34 p., 44.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review