Communication and sustainable development

The field of work ‚Communication & Sustainable Development’ focuses on the development of individual and institutional competencies for shaping the future. The research contributes scientific theory building in sustainability communication. Effects of various communication strategies are analzed and new approaches are developed. In this, research questions which pertain to individuals as well as institutions are addressed.
In essence, research is conducted in these areas:
- University development in the context of sustainable development; affiliated with the UNESCO Chair ‚Higher Education for Sustainable Development’
- Education for sustainable development
- Sustainable consumption
- Corporate communication
Current research projects of the working area Communication & Sustainable Development:
- Knowledge Platform on Global Change Research
01.09.2011 - 31.08.2013 - Academic partnership for the conservation of biodiversity (HEB)
01.01.2011 - 28.02.2014 - Sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective - Development and Evaluation of a Czech/German Blended-Learning Study Program
01.01.2010 - 31.12.2012
Finished research projects are available in the archive section.






