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COP30 must show that Climate Progress is Bigger than any Single Leader
Wuppertal Institute formulates expectations for this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Belém
Germany Lagging Well Behind in the Purchase of Refurbished Smartphones
Survey on refurbished mobile phones reveals great potential, but scope for better usage
Research and Teaching for Sustainable Development
Wuppertal Institute and University of Bremen Sign Collaboration Agreement
The Positive Behavioural Effects of Heating Energy Feedback
In Brief on user-centric interfaces in apartment buildings: Wuppertal Institute researchers offer specific recommendations
Collaborative Project Evaluates Urban Development Measures
Start of SalusTransform project
COP29: Not a "Gift from God"
Wuppertal Institute publishes initial assessment of COP29 in Baku – a setback was avoided barely
COP29 Must Mobilise More Support for Developing Countries and Accelerate Emission Reduction Momentum
The Wuppertal Institute's expectations for the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku
Wuppertal Institute Wins the German Sustainability Award
Leading by example: Institute honoured as a pioneer of transformation in "Research and Development"
Earth for All Germany: Towards a Future for All
Club of Rome and Wuppertal Institute make proposals on how to overcome environmental crises while safeguarding democracy and prosperity
Extending Smartphone Lifetimes: How We Can Cut Emissions in Half
Wuppertal Institute's discussion paper offers a first comprehensive overview of the entire smartphone lifecycle
One-Stop-Shop: Guide for Energy Renovations
The Wuppertal Institute developed and tested concepts for one-stop-shops for energy renovation with twelve partner organisations in the ProRetro project
COP28: Impact Will Depend on Actual Implementation
Wuppertal Institute publishes assessment of the UN Climate Conference
COP28 Needs to Fast-Forward the Global Energy Transition and Support for Developing Countries
The Wuppertal Institute's expectations for the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai
How the Urban Mobility Transition is Picking Up Momentum
This Zukunftsimpuls gives recommendations for action for pro-actively contributing towards shaping the mobility transition through exnovation and shows how mobility is more attractive without a car
Why Europe Needs a Circular Approach to Critical Raw Material
Report on the EU Critical Raw Materials Act: Circular economy increases security of supply of raw materials for the green transformation
Last Call for 1.5 Degrees
Wuppertal Institute publishes assessment of the UN Climate Conference
COP27 Needs to Get the 1.5 Degrees Celsius Target Off Life Support
The Wuppertal Institute's expectations for the UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Digital Product Passports Key to Driving Carbon Neutral Decisions
New report explores the benefits to store and share information throughout a product's life cycle
Industrial Mass Production Without Negative Impacts
Start for Life Cycle Impact Zero project at the Enapter Campus
How to Make Coal Transitions Fair for All
The Wuppertal Institute has developed a toolbox to support practitioners in coal regions realising a just transition
Climate Conference in Glasgow: Turning Point for Climate Action?
COP26 outcomes and analysis report of the Wuppertal Institute
Cities that Are Resilient, Sustainable and Ready for the Future - Placing a Stronger Focus on Synergies
How urban areas are addressing climate change and improving quality of life for their residents
COP26 Must Promote Increased Ambition and Advance Implementation of Paris Agreement
The Wuppertal Institute's expectations for the Climate Conference in Glasgow
Matthias Wanner Wins "Transformative Science" Research Prize
Researcher impresses jury with experimental and participatory urban and neighbourhood development project
Peter Hennicke Receives Japan's Highest Award
Japanese embassy presents the 'Order of the Rising Sun' for commitment to the German-Japanese Energy Transition Council
Hans Sauer Award for Kiel's Zero Waste Strategy
Waste prevention plans honored
Is the EU's Green Recovery on Track?
Wuppertal Institute and E3G launch the "Green Recovery Tracker" assessing how green national recovery measures in EU member states are
Wuppertal Institute in the Top Ten for the Fourth Time in the Environmental Policy Think Tank Comparison
2020 Global Think Tank rankings published
Jana Zscheischler Receives Research Prize "Transformative Science"
Transformative research concept for sustainable land management convinces jury