RIFS conducts research with the goal of understanding, advancing, and guiding processes of societal change towards sustainable development.
In brief
KOSMOS Lecture by Mark Lawrence
In his KOSMOS Lecture at the Humboldt University of Berlin on 5 June, RIFS director Mark Lawrence will discuss the current debate on the term Anthropocene and propose an alternative.
Mark Lawrence speaks on Climate Day panel
RIFS Director Mark Lawrence will join a panel at Humboldt University's Climate Day on 5 June 2025 to discuss the topic: “Science is ignored: Why are we still teaching (climate) scientists?”
Conference
On 28 and 29 October 2025, a conference at RIFS will discuss industrial decarbonization and hydrogen - the politics and economics of sustainable structural transformation. The call for proposals is open until end of May.