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Here you find all of our press releases.
15.04.2026
How Data Infrastructures Are Becoming a Key Resource for a Functioning Circular Economy
Circular Economy Information Ecosystem: prerequisite for success and driver of innovation for the digital circular economy
24.03.2026
Regenerative Economics and Planetary Boundaries: Research and Impact Agenda
In Brief advocates for an economic model that not only reduces environmental damage but actively contributes to the Earth systems' recovery
03.02.2026
Wuppertal Institute Strengthens Research into Transformation of Energy and Industry Systems
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Clemens Rohde has been made Division Director at the Wuppertal Institute and appointed to a professorship at the University of Wuppertal
28.11.2025
COP30 Failed to Meet Expectations
Despite increasing need for action, the international community fails to find adequate solutions – Wuppertal Institute presents analysis report on the World Climate Conference in Belém
31.10.2025
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
10.09.2025
Germany Lagging Well Behind in the Purchase of Refurbished Smartphones
Survey on refurbished mobile phones reveals great potential, but scope for better usage
25.08.2025
Research and Teaching for Sustainable Development
Wuppertal Institute and University of Bremen Sign Collaboration Agreement
24.07.2025
The Positive Behavioural Effects of Heating Energy Feedback
In Brief on user-centric interfaces in apartment buildings: Wuppertal Institute researchers offer specific recommendations
06.02.2025
Collaborative Project Evaluates Urban Development Measures
Start of SalusTransform project
28.11.2024
COP29: Not a "Gift from God"
Wuppertal Institute publishes initial assessment of COP29 in Baku – a setback was avoided barely
05.11.2024
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
04.11.2024
Wuppertal Institute Wins the German Sustainability Award
Leading by example: Institute honoured as a pioneer of transformation in "Research and Development"
14.10.2024
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
13.06.2024
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
23.01.2024
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
18.12.2023
COP28: Impact Will Depend on Actual Implementation
Wuppertal Institute publishes assessment of the UN Climate Conference
27.11.2023
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
13.09.2023
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
17.07.2023
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
25.11.2022
Last Call for 1.5 Degrees
Wuppertal Institute publishes assessment of the UN Climate Conference
26.10.2022
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
12.07.2022
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
06.07.2022
Industrial Mass Production Without Negative Impacts
Start for Life Cycle Impact Zero project at the Enapter Campus
02.05.2022
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
19.11.2021
Climate Conference in Glasgow: Turning Point for Climate Action?
COP26 outcomes and analysis report of the Wuppertal Institute
28.10.2021
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
27.10.2021
COP26 Must Promote Increased Ambition and Advance Implementation of Paris Agreement
The Wuppertal Institute's expectations for the Climate Conference in Glasgow
20.09.2021
Matthias Wanner Wins "Transformative Science" Research Prize
Researcher impresses jury with experimental and participatory urban and neighbourhood development project
14.09.2021
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
06.05.2021