This working group explores the relation between economic growth, climate change and sustainable development in a naturally bounded world.

This working group explores the interrelation between sustainable development processes and climate change mitigation. The role of structural change for climate change mitigation is in particular relevant for their research.

This working group investigates the dynamics of urbanization, transport systems, ground rents and alternative land use options.

This working group explores design and functioning of policy instruments and solutions for sustainable resource management and the provision of public goods.

This working group analyzes options for governing the global commons. It focuses on actors and institutions relevant to climate policy at multiple levels.

The working group analyzes scientific assessments and other tools at the science-policy interface. The research focuses particularly on the appropriate treatment of normative aspects in integrated, environment-related policy assessments.

This working group is interested in understanding how scientific information is compiled and made relevant for climate policy.