Research Institute for Sustainability Helmholtz Centre Potsdam

RIFS conducts research with the goal of understanding, advancing, and guiding processes of societal change towards sustainable development.

In brief

Cine-Forum: Dos Ríos' (Two Rivers)

Europe's green and democratic transition? A cine-forum on November 9 at the Berlin Science Week features the documetary 'Two Rivers' (directed by Taracena & Bermúdez), followed by a discussion with María Caal & Carlos Choc. 

twitch @ RIFS 2day

Guests at RIFS: Presenter and Twitch streamer Sofia Kats visits us with Felix Pohl (postdoc from the UFZ) as part of a “Science Week”. Today “the chat” meets scientist Stefanie Kunkel. To the Live-Stream 10 - 12 a.m.: https://www.twitch.tv/sofia_kats

Fossil Fuels: a Health and Safety Concern

A report  co-authored by RIFS Affiliate Scholar Michael Keary reveals frequent accidents and poisoning involving gas, oil-based systems, fireplaces, and chimneys - underscoring that it's time Europe commits to safer, cheaper and cleaner homes for all.

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