On 12-13 Nov 2024,the Institute of Geography at the University of Cologne had the great privilege of hosting the Workshop on "Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Sustainability Research: Mutual Insights and Learning" led by Prof. Dr. Christina Bogner and Prof. Dr. Javier Revilla Diez.

Thanks to funding from the key profile area "Intelligent methods for Earth System Sciences", this event brought together researchers from different fields to explore some truly innovative interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability studies.

The workshop began with an inspiring address by Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Kirk Junker, followed by amazing keynote sessions on qualitative and quantitative methodologies. In an engaging and interactive format, participants got deeper into the strengths, limitations and possibilities of combining methods to solve complex sustainability challenges. The discussion also introduced an exiting new science hub at the University of Cologne that will promote interdisciplinary sustainability research.

A big thank you to all attendees for their enthusiasm and valuable contributions.