Earth Resilience Science Unit (ERSU)

ERSU is a science unit jointly hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology (MPI-GEA) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Unlike a single project, ERSU functions as a scientific network with funding from diverse sources, fostering collaboration across institutes.

Research Themes

Tipping Points and Major Transitions

Land Use Change and Regenerative Practices

Extreme Events and Shocks

Transformation of Collective Behaviors and Decisions