Research for a Changing World

Our aim is the preservation of a world worth living in. To this end, we generate knowledge and research new technologies for more resilience and sustainability—for the benefit of the climate, the coasts and the people.

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Pump for climate

A study involving Hereon shows how the microbial carbon pump influences climate change

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Compound events amplify climate impacts

Research project investigates ways to adapt the North Sea coast to climate change.

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Being a woman at Hereon

To mark International Women's Day, Hereon is interviewing strong women - our colleagues who have clear ideas about justice

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Rebranding

Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht – Centre for Materials and Coastal Research GmbH has been renamed Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH. With this new name and new logo, the research center is expressing its current mission and the organizational structure with its sites and field locations.

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Jobs

Postdoc position in Metal Hydride Development

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The department of Materials Design, in the Institute of Hydrogen Technology at Helmholtz-Zentrum ...

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Helmholtz Association

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is a member of the Helmholtz Association.

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Climate Service Center (GERICS)

Practical preparation of knowledge in climate research.

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Deutsche Allianz Meeresforschung

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is a member of the German Alliance Marine Research.

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European projects

Pan-European and European- funded projects in which the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is involved.