Climate and environment
KIT's commitment to climate and the environment
Today, climate and environmental protection is more than just a trend - it is an obligation. We at KIT also see it as our duty and, as a university and research institution, we also bear a special responsibility for our planet. We create and impart knowledge for society and the environment. Through our research and innovative, practical solutions, we want to make a significant contribution to overcoming the most pressing global challenges in climate and environmental protection.
However, protecting our planet requires the joint efforts of all people. We therefore invite you to get involved with us. Only together can we preserve the world as a place worth living in for future generations.
In this section you will find upcoming, ongoing and completed projects related to climate and the environment at KIT and find out how you can become part of our mission. Immerse yourself in our world full of opportunities to make a concrete difference now!
FUTURO - Protection and future of the marine ecosystem off West Africa
Off the coast of West Africa lies one of the most valuable marine areas on earth: the tropical upwelling region in the Atlantic. The large-scale international research initiative FUTURO aims to lay the foundations for protecting and sustainably managing this vital marine area.
Clean drinking water through membrane processes
The "Clean Water for All" initiative develops sustainable and adapted technologies that can treat water with dissolved impurities to produce clean drinking water. The systems are autonomous and designed for operation in developing countries and other remote locations.
Climate protection: municipal measures (KommMa)
The funding of the "KommMa" municipal climate protection project is intended to provide an opportunity to achieve climate protection goals efficiently and effectively. This is to be made possible through targeted advertising and acquisition of municipal institutions or funding of a dedicated position (30-50%).
Grasping the pictures of eco futures
The project "Eco futures and how we grasp their images" combines art science and science communication to promote discourse on the Anthropocene, with a focus on the visual cultures of ecological management. It included lecture series, workshops and a planned book publication to make sustainable contributions within and beyond professional circles.