Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)
Immo Janssen is a Research Associate at Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit (RIFS) since July 2023, focusing on citizen engagement in sustainability challenges through the research group "Co-Creation in Democratic Practice." Concurrently, Janssen serves as a Project Coordinator at AKöR, facilitating connections between civil society, academia, and authorities to promote resilient public spaces. Previous roles include Project Coordinator at Bezirksamt Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, associated lecturer at CHORA, and project development at BHL Building Health Lab, among others. Janssen's educational background includes a degree from Technische Universität Berlin and participation in various summer programs and initiatives related to sustainable urban planning and development.
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.