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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The Trap Behind Peru’s Anchoveta Fisheries Management

How efforts to regulate Peru’s fisheries reinforced inequality and overfishing

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The Evolution of Scallop Farming in the Bay of Sechura

From small-scale fishery to a global industry

Workshop on the impacts of climate change in Peru

Humboldt Tipping and PRODUCE discuss climate change impacts in Peruvian fisheries and aquaculture

Encuesta: Construir un Futuro Sostenible para el Mar Peruano

Nos complace invitarlo a participar en nuestra encuesta titulada «Desarrollo Sostenible del Mar Peruano»

Building knowledge for a Changing Humboldt Current

Early-career researchers tackle marine challenges in a Humboldt Tipping workshop

Capacity building workshop on ecological modeling of marine systems in Peru

Humboldt Tipping scientists meet in Huanchaco

Workshop Announcement!

Early-career scientists are invited to join our free workshop from October 7-12, 2024, both online and in person.

Four ASA Students Join Humboldt Tipping for Six Months

We are pleased to welcome Sonia, Carlos, Jeremy, and Katharina to our team.

Exchange and Collaboration: Meeting of Scientists in Kiel

On May 15th and 16th, scientists involved in the Humboldt-Tipping project gathered for a workshop in Kiel.