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Wir müssen unsere Emissionen stark reduzieren, wenn wir die globale Erwärmung verlangsamen wollen. NETs könnten dabei helfen, ihr Einsatz ist jedoch umstritten – noch gibt es zu viele offene Fragen.

What are carbon offsets?

They aim to compensate for unavoidable CO2 emissions by avoiding emissions elsewhere or preserving carbon sinks. Critics question whether they benefit the climate.

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The Initiative

The Helmholtz Climate Initiative has the two scientific focal points “net zero 2050” (mitigation) and “adaptation to extreme events” (adaptation). Research results from these and other areas are published in the “Communication” cluster. Read more

Mitigation

The "Mitigation" cluster (net zero 2050) researches various ways of reducing emissions. If we want to stop the rise in global mean temperature, we also have to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In four projects, "Mitigation" is investigating possible strategies and ways to do this.

Adaptation

The "Adaptation" cluster explores how we can adapt to extreme events. The global mean temperature has already increased by 1.1 ° C compared to the preindustrial level. Many changes follow for our lives. "Adaptation" examines how we can cope with it in nine research projects.

Communication

The "Communication" cluster exclusively presents the results of the initiative and communicates the current status of further climate research. The area also offers comprehensive information on climate change beyond the initiative, enters into dialogue with interested parties and provides experts.