Our mission

The Humboldt current with its upwelling system at the Pacific coast of South America is a highly productive ecosystem in which not only around 9 million tons of fish and other seafood are caught every year but is also a hotspot of marine biodiversity. The system is subject to significant changes due to climatic, ecosystem and anthropogenic fluctuations that occur at different time scales (seasonal, annual, decadal and centennial) in addition to the increasingly visible effects of climate change.

Based on a variety of modelling efforts and the knowledge of key actors, we will explore possible adaptation measures and derive recommendations on governance in order to reduce the risk of tipping point impacts on the regional economy and increase the resilience of Peru's coastal communities.

Work and study with us

Would you like to do research as part of the Humboldt-Tipping project or write your dissertation?

The interdisciplinary orientation of the project offers students and doctoral students from various disciplines the opportunity to write their thesis in one of the relevant fields. The DAAD's PROMOS programme offers support for research stays as part of the Bachelor's or Master's thesis.

Discover // Engage

Are you interested in relevant climate and marine research at the coast of Peru? Do you want do engage with our researchers and the work we do?

Find further publications about our research and the members of our projects!

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Cooperation in the Global South: Insights from the 14th KMS-UGOT Workshop

Renato Salvatteci presents in workshop on cooperation in the Global South

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Humboldt Tipping participated at the World Fisheries Congress in Seattle

Giovanni Romagnoni, Humboldt Tipping member in work package 6, travelled to Seattle to participate in the World Fisheries Congress held from March 3rd to 7th, 2024

New Report! Socioeconomic Impacts of Red Tides & Adaptation Strategies in Peru

Workshops Addressing Harmful Algal Blooms in Peru's Coastal Communities

New Paper! Our Blue Planet: Connecting Humans and the Ocean

Social-ecological network analysis: a complex topic transformed into an engaging and enjoyable adventure accessible to young readers (age 8-15).

Looking into the future of the Humboldt Current off the coast of Peru

Together with their project partners in Lima, researchers in Kiel are developing narratives for the adaptation of coastal fisheries on the Humboldt Current off Peru

Germany and Peru Unite for the Humboldt Tipping Project:

A Comprehensive Review of the Last Four Years and an Outlook for the Upcoming Second Phase