General InformationPIK is a leading independent climate research institute based in Potsdam, Germany, founded in 1992, with approximately 300+ scientists and staff conducting interdisciplinary research on climate impacts and sustainability solutions.
Funding & FinancialsAs a publicly-funded research institute, PIK receives grants from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the European Union, and international research programs rather than venture capital funding.
Leadership & TeamDirected by Ottmar Edenhofer, a renowned climate economist and policy expert, with additional leadership from scientists specializing in climate systems, impacts, and transformation pathways across multiple disciplines.
Recent ActivityPIK continues advancing climate impact research and policy recommendations, with recent work focused on 1.5°C pathways, biodiversity-climate interactions, and supporting international climate negotiations and the IPCC assessment process.