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29 April 2026|Event

Global climate policy: the bottom line and future prospects

Widespread conflicts, nationalist trends, and geopolitical crises represent major obstacles to international climate negotiations. What is the status quo for climate protection after the latest UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), hosted in Belém, Brazil? And how does the future of international climate diplomacy look...

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20 April 2026|Research

Comparative study shows: Modern climate models are more accurate than ever

The latest generation of climate models matches reality so closely that the models themselves are no longer the limiting factor for climate calculations – the observational data is. This is the finding of Dr. Lukas Brunner from the Cluster of Excellence CLICCS at the University of Hamburg. The study has been published in...

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15 April 2026|Research

Doing the Research: How much green space does it take to be happy?

The University of Hamburg is the scientific home to more than 6,200 researchers. Every 2 weeks, we offer a glimpse into their work as part of the “Research and Understanding” series in the Hamburger Abendblatt. Prof. Dr. Stefanie Kley explains why gardens and trees make our lives more fulfilling and why cities benefit from...

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8 April 2026|Research

Welcome Aboard: Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti joins the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences

Every year, numerous new researchers join the University of Hamburg. In this series, we introduce them and their fields of research. This time: economist Anca Balietti.

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7 April 2026|CLICCS News

Hamburg Presents Roadmap and Goals for the Clusters of Excellence

From climate research and quantum physics to manuscript and materials research: Hamburg was successful in the nationwide Excellence Strategy competition with no fewer than five clusters of excellence. Over the next seven years, they will receive approximately €266.4 million in federal funding. The Hamburg Senate will...

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1 April 2026|Interview

When climate policies collide

The Economic Journal has recognized Grischa Perino with its Best Article of the Year prize for 2025. Founded in 1891, the prestigious journal is published by the UK’s Royal Economic Society. By being selected, Perino, Professor of Environmental Economics and ESRAH Director, now joins the ranks of award-winning economists...

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