Dealing with Climate Change Impacts: Call for Applications for Potsdam Summer School Avoiding the unmanageable, managing the unavoidable – even with ambitious climate ... read more
How is Germany Contributing to a Global Energy Transition? New IASS Study Highlights Worldwide Growth in Renewable Energies The German energy transition has an international signal effect and the transformation ... read more
“Science Thrives in Open-minded Environments”: An Open Letter from the Directors of Research Institutes in Potsdam There is no place in Potsdam for hostility towards foreigners and those seeking refuge, argue ... read more
Smart Energy Systems and the Decarbonisation of the Energy Sector – Workshop Explores Pressing Questions What are ‘smart energy systems’ and how could they help to make the energy sector ... read more
Air Quality and Climate Change: Nepalese Academy and IASS Sign Agreement for Scientific Cooperation The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) and the IASS are seeking to strengthen ... read more
Resolving Pressing Issues with the “Wisdom of Crowds”: Patrizia Nanz and Claus Leggewie Present their Book “Die Konsultative” The crisis of democracy. Widespread public disenchantment with political ... read more
Citizen Participation in the Energy Transition: Researchers from KWI and IASS Present Recommendations A majority of the German population supports the energy transition in principle. Nevertheless, projects ... read more
Secure and Sustainable Energy in a Water-Constrained World: IASS Researchers Publish Policy Recommendations The global water needs of the energy sector are large. Without policy changes ... read more
How Climate Friendly is Natural Gas? Researchers Discuss the Impact of Fugitive Emissions Natural gas occupies a prominent place in the debate about a low-carbon future. read more