Prof Jürgen Rödel , Head of the Department of Non-Metallic Inorganic Materials, is co-author of a new publication which argues that researchers have a crucial role to play in the fight against the climate crisis. The scientific community must use its networks, expertise and authority to contribute to a sustainable future, according to the article entitled “Planetary Boundaries and Scientific Societies”, which was published on December 6 in the renowned journal “Nature Materials”. The article can be freely accessed via the following link:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-024-02063-z

The authors highlight the „International Alliance of Societies for a Sustainable Future (SfS)“ , founded on Rödel's initiative, as a global platform for scientific societies to drive forward decisive action. They call for interdisciplinary cooperation and emphasize the urgent need to actively engage with policy makers, institutions and the public. The aim of the SfS is to address the sustainability crisis beyond disciplinary boundaries and raise societal awareness of our shared responsibility in building a sustainable future.