Newly established One Health Research Centre by Therme One Health, the University of Greifswald, and IKEM
On the occasion of the COP26 World Climate Conference in Glasgow, the One Health Research Centre (OHRC), newly established at the University of Greifswald, has published a policy proposal entitled “From Building to Growing Cities: Turning the Building Code into a Catalyst for Ecosystem Restoration”, which calls for the permanent integration of environmentally protective measures […]
‘I was always drawn to environmental law’: Interview with Professor Michael Rodi
Professor Michael Rodi is the director of IKEM, a professor emeritus at the University of Greifswald, and a pioneer in the field of environmental law: he has studied the links between law, sustainability and climate policy since the early years of the discipline. This has been a busy autumn for Professor Rodi, who in the […]
IKEM Annual Conference 2021
At IKEM’s annual conference, participants explore the boundaries of a new field Experts in economics, law and the social sciences discussed the new field of climate law at IKEM’s Annual Conference 2021 in Greifswald. The conference made it clear that, because climate change affects every aspect of life, combatting it will require a holistic approach. […]
ENGAGE kick-off: social innovation – now!
The evidence is in: a clear majority of Germans support renewable energy expansion (82%) and view the energy transition as a collaborative effort that requires everyone to do their share (83%). At the same time, many perceive the actual implementation process as chaotic and unfair and criticise the lack of opportunities for civil society to […]
Let’s get MUV’ing!
In Germany, cars claim many thousands of square kilometres of street space for driving (and parking). The UBA project Measures for the Rededication and Redistribution of Traffic Areas (MUV) is exploring the potential for alternative uses of these areas. Researchers are analysing approaches to improve quality of life in cities by promoting active mobility and […]
ESRa: for an energy transition that’s equitable – and custom-made
How do we design a transition that leaves no one behind? Since April 2020, IKEM and its partners in the ‘Energiewende im Sozialen Raum’ (ESRa) project have analysed differences between regional development potential in Berlin and the district of Spree-Neiße. After six months of careful work, project participants are preparing their recommendations for publication. Jana Karras, a research associate in IKEM’s Energy Efficiency and Climate Finance Team, gives us a sneak peek. IKEM’s […]
Exploratory talks: IKEM’s four recommendations for climate change mitigation and climate-resistant investment
With the German federal election now in the rearview mirror, all signs point towards a ‘traffic light coalition’ that unites the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP). But differences between the parties’ positions on climate change mitigation may prove to be a stumbling block in negotiations. IKEM has prepared […]
Standardisation and certification of hydrogen transport infrastructure
Because hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier, it plays a central role in the energy transition. Hydrogen that is produced from renewable sources facilitates the decarbonisation of industry, transport, and the heating sector and is thus essential for sector coupling. Transport infrastructure that functions safely and efficiently is vital for the distribution and use of […]
Release of the 2020 Annual Report
IKEM is pleased to announce the release of its 2020 Annual Report. Like the Institute’s new website, the report features a sleek new design. The slim 28-page magazine offers a compact overview of IKEM’s activities over the past year. In addition to information on research projects, events and financials, the report includes an interesting interview […]
HEAT’s autonomous shuttle can now be tested by everyone
Despite challenging conditions, IKEM’s HEAT project reaches its most important milestone, public operation with passengers.