RIFS Research Institute for Sustainability
@rifs-potsdam.de
The RIFS Research Institute for Sustainability at GFZ (RIFS) conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformation processes towards sustainability in Germany and abroad. The institute was founded in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and has been affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences under its new name since 1 January 2023 and is thus part of the Helmholtz Association. Its research approach is transdisciplinary, transformative, and co-creative. The Institute cooperates with partners in science, political and administrative institutions, the business community, and civil society to develop solutions for sustainability challenges that enjoy broad public support. Its central research topics include the energy transition, climate change and socio-technical transformations, as well as sustainable governance and participation. A strong network of national and international partners and a Fellow Programme supports the work of the Institute.
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About RIFS Research Institute for Sustainability
The Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) is a research institution dedicated to transformative sustainability research. Their goal is to understand, promote, and shape societal transformation towards sustainability through cooperation between science, policy, administration, business, and civil society. The institute's approach is transformative, transdisciplinary, and co-creative.
The IASS focuses on a wide range of research areas, including the global implications of socio-technical change, democracy and sustainability, transdisciplinary methods and practices, energy transition, and environmental change. They also provide platforms for science and society to come together and engage on these topics.
The institute works on various projects and collaborates with experts from diverse backgrounds to develop problem understandings and solutions for sustainable societies. Their research and dialogues aim to contribute to a more sustainable future.
For the latest updates, publications, and events, visit the IASS website and subscribe to their newsletter.
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Science and Education
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
