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.
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Terror Management Theory and the Existential Psychological Function of Heroes
Schindler, S., 01.10.2024, Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies. Allison, S. T., Beggan, J. K. & Goethals, G. R. (eds.). Springer International Publishing, p. 2050-2055 6 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Articles for encyclopedia › Research
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Niemand hat die Absicht die Seenotrettung zu kriminalisieren… Einige Überlegungen zum „Rückführungsverbesserungsgesetz“ und seinen Folgen
Epik, A. & Schatz, V. J., 2024, In: Neue Kriminalpolitik. 36, 1, p. 83-103 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Kollateralschäden nicht ausgeschlossen – Das „Rückführungsverbesserungsgesetz“, der „Schleusertatbestand“ und die zivile Seenotrettung
Epik, A. & Schatz, V. J., 2024, In: Kriminalpolitische Zeitschrift (KriPoZ). 9, 1, p. 44-50 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Art. 9 VO (EU) 2020/852
Schatz, V. J. & Köster, M., 2024, Frank Fellenberg & Martin Kment (Hrsg.), Taxonomie-VO: Kommentar. 1 ed. München: C.H. Beck Verlag, p. 165-174 10 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions in collection of commentaries › Research
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Simplify the Uptake of Community Energy by Leveraging Intermediaries and the Use of Digital Planning Tools
Mey, F., Borch, K., Bosch, S., Ebersbach, B., Hecht, R., Holstenkamp, L. & Radtke, J., 28.09.2024, Strengthening European Energy Policy: Governance Recommendations From Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaborations. Crowther, A., Foulds, C., Robison, R. & Gladkykh, G. (eds.). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, p. 17-29 13 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Protokoll der 73. Jahresversammlung am 26. Juli 2024 in Oldenburg
Horn, K. & Härdtle, W., 2024, In: Tuexenia. 44, p. 375-377 3 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Assessing Knowledge Cumulation in Earth System Governance Research: Codebook and Aggregation Rules
Newig, J. & Rose, M., 2024, SSRN Social Science Research Network, 14 p. (SSRN Electronic Journal).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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How to identify published articles originating from paper presentations at academic conferences of the Earth System Governance Research Community: Screening and matching guideline
Newig, J., Rose, M. & Melchior, I. C., 01.01.2024, SSRN Social Science Research Network, 8 p. (SSRN).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Lehramtsstudierende im Master analysieren inklusiven Naturwissenschaftsunterricht – die Entwicklung von Analysekompetenzen mittels videostimulierter Reflexionen
Egger, D. & Abels, S., 11.06.2024, In: QfI - Qualifizierung für Inklusion. 6, 1, 23 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Education › peer-review
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Pflanzengesellschaft des Jahres 2025: Flechten-Kiefernwald (Cladino-Pinetum sylvestris)
Horn, K., von Bracke, W., Ewald, J., Heinken, T., Becker, T., Bergmeier, E., Boch, S., Härdtle, W., Hölzel, N., Lütt, S., Remy, D., Schneider, S., Tischew, S. & Fischer, P., 2024, In: Tuexenia. 44, p. 177-213 37 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review