Research for the environment and sustainability

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The environmental profile of the University of Kassel is particularly characterized by its concern with the relationship between the environment and society. The focus is on future issues such as climate protection, resource conservation and species protection as well as the necessary transformation of societies in all parts of the world in order to meet the challenges of the future. Another characteristic is the relation of many research projects to the city of Kassel and the region of North Hesse. Here, the integration of practical partners and the transfer of knowledge play a significant role.

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There are designated research institutions in the environmental sciences:

At the Department 02 there is the research and teaching project "Climate Thinking". Under this keyword, perspectives on climate change from the humanities and cultural studies are bundled. The Living Handbook serves as a growing reference work on this topic. As part of the exhibition "Wunderkammer modern. 50 years - 50 objects" exhibition.

In the field of sustainability-related research, the University of Kassel has also established many collaborations with other universities and research centers as well as a cross-national network for sustainable science (NaWis) and is a member of the German Society for Sustainability (DGHochN):

Third report on sustainability in research, teaching and operations.
Reporting period 2017 - 2019

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