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Forschungsinstitut für Wasserwirtschaft und Klimazukunft an der RWTH Aachen (FiW) e. V.
Aachen, DEImpact-drivenAssociationClimate & Environmental ProtectionRenewable Energies & Environmental Technology
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded1979
LocationAachen
About Forschungsinstitut für Wasserwirtschaft und Klimazukunft an der RWTH Aachen (FiW) e. V.
Forschungsinstitut für Wasserwirtschaft und Klimazukunft an der RWTH Aachen (FiW) e. V. is a research institute affiliated with RWTH Aachen University. It focuses on applied research and innovation transfer in water management and climate future. With a team of approximately 40 to 44 employees, FiW e. V. develops solutions for pressing environmental and societal challenges, including water treatment, climate adaptation, and sustainable energy technologies. As a member of the ZUSE Community and JRF, the organization contributes to the sustainability and cost-efficiency of the water sector.
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Sustainability Goals
Clean Water & Sanitation
Future-Oriented Water Management for Society
The Forschungsinstitut für Wasserwirtschaft und Klimazukunft e. V. develops innovative solutions for wastewater treatment, recovery, and reuse, ensuring water quality and availability.
Developing Climate-Resilient Water Strategies
The organization researches integrated water strategies and adaptive concepts to make water systems more resilient to climate change impacts, exemplified by the AquaRevier project.
Climate Action
Effective Climate Adaptation Through Research
The Forschungsinstitut für Wasserwirtschaft und Klimazukunft e. V. develops and implements municipal climate adaptation concepts and climate risk management strategies to protect communities.
Affordable & Clean Energy
Coupling and Utilizing Renewable Energies
The organization advances the energy transition by researching energy and sector coupling and Power-to-Fuel technologies, aiming to integrate and utilize renewable energies more efficiently.
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Q1What is the core mission of Forschungsinstitut für Wasserwirtschaft und Klimazukunft an der RWTH Aachen (FiW) e. V.?+
FiW e. V. is dedicated to applied research and innovation in water management and climate future. Under the motto "Research, Transfer, Sustainability," it develops solutions for pressing environmental and societal challenges. It serves as a sought-after transfer institute for research and consulting services.
Q2To which organizations is FiW e. V. affiliated, and what role does it play?+
FiW e. V. is an affiliated institute of RWTH Aachen University and a member of the ZUSE Community and the Johannes-Rau-Forschungsgemeinschaft (JRF). It acts as a transfer institute, bringing new research findings into practical application and supported by stakeholders in the water sector.
Q3Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does FiW e. V. contribute to?+
FiW e. V. primarily contributes to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Secondarily, it is committed to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) through its research and projects. The holistic approach underscores its commitment to ESG principles.
Q4Where can interested individuals find information on career opportunities and applications at FiW e. V.?+
Information on open positions and the application process is available on the institute's official careers page at https://www.fiw.rwth-aachen.de/arbeiten-im-fiw. Current job postings are provided there as PDF files.
Q5How large is the team at Forschungsinstitut für Wasserwirtschaft und Klimazukunft an der RWTH Aachen (FiW) e. V.?+
FiW e. V. employs a team of approximately 40 to 44 staff members. These professionals collaborate on solutions for water, climate, energy, and resource issues. The institute operates from a single location in Aachen.
