Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)
Benita Ebersbach has experience working as a Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin at Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit (RIFS) where Benita evaluates participation in energy projects across Germany. Benita also conducted research on social sustainability as part of the Kopernikus-Projekt Ariadne. Benita previously interned in sustainability and personal development at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. Benita also worked as a Projektmanagerin at CYQUEST GmbH, focusing on E-Assessment, Self-Assessment, and Employer Branding. Benita holds a Master's degree in Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie and a Bachelor's degree in Psychologie from Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)
The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformation processes towards sustainability in Germany and abroad. The institute was founded in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and has been affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences under its new name since 1 January 2023 and is thus part of the Helmholtz Association. Its research approach is transdisciplinary, transformative, and co-creative. The Institute cooperates with partners in science, political and administrative institutions, the business community, and civil society to develop solutions for sustainability challenges that enjoy broad public support. Its central research topics include the energy transition, climate change and socio-technical transformations, as well as sustainable governance and participation. A strong network of national and international partners and a Fellow Programme supports the work of the Institute.