Ecologic Institute
Budget
€2,716,337
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.25 FTE
EU Grants
€1,035,991
Mission & Goals
Ecologic Institute is recognized as one of the leading environmental Think Tanks worldwide. It is an independent, academic, not-for-profit institution engaged in research, policy analysis and education. Since its foundation in 1995, it has been dedicated to improving environmental policies, sustainable development, and related political practices. In their socio-ecological research, our experts cover the diverse spectrum of environmental issues. We analyze, and evaluate policies and policy processes at local, national, European, and international level. To this end, we bring together actors from science, politics, business, and civil society. We also analyze the integration of environmental policy aspects into other policy fields. The results are comprehensive, interdisciplinary analyses, innovative concepts, and practice-relevant recommendations. We cooperate with partners from all over the world and advice governments, parliaments, civil society, and change agents.
EU Legislative Interests
As an independent, not-for-profit think tank, Ecologic Institute follows environmental policies and programs, like agriculture and food, biodiversity, climate, energy, environment, oceans, and water as well as related policy frameworks. Our research addresses issues like the energy transition, emissions trading, bioeconomy, climate-friendly primary industry, limiting and adapting to climate change, sustainable consumption and lifestyles, digital transformation, changing cities, nature-based solutions, and circular economy. Social aspects and implications of change and transition are an integral part of our work. Activities that arise in this context include i.e., analyses, events, hearings. For example, we provided input to consultations on the following issues: - The evaluation and impact assessment of the Directive establishing a framework for community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides - Proposal for a regulation amendment on Conversion to a Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) - A possible EU Soil Health Law for protecting, sustainably managing and restoring EU soils - EU Soil Strategy for 2030 - European Green Deal Call under Horizon 2020 - Revised version of Orientations towards the first Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe 2021-2024 - EU funds in the area of investment, research & innovation, SMEs and single market For an overview of our projects, please visit our website: https://www.ecologic.eu/projects.
Communication Activities
Ecologic Institute is committed to communicate its research results as transparently as possible to policy makers as well as to the general public: https://www.ecologic.eu/ Our expertise in and research on European policy and legislation enable us to provide expert insights and advice on files relevant to the European Green Deal, for example: - Recommendations regarding the successful implementation of the proposed EU Nature Restoration Regulation and related policy briefs - Recommendations regarding a regulation establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals - Recommendations regarding various aspects of the Fit for 55 package, such as the EU Emissions Trading Directive, the Climate Action Regulation, the LULUCF Regulation, and the Regulation establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - Recommendations regarding the implementation and revision of the Governance Regulation, including the implementation of long-term strategies - Recommendations regarding the EU Climate Law, including the assessment of progress towards climate neutrality and a 2040 climate target for the EU Our publications are accessible at our website: https://www.ecologic.eu/publications Our newsletter provides information about our work: https://www.ecologic.eu/newsletter Through our presence in the social media like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube, we contribute to making the insights, topics, and events of Ecologic Institute accessible to a broad public. Podcasts series inform on work we do, for example the podcast: Green Deal – Big Deal? https://www.ecologic.eu/publications?search_api_fulltext=Podcast A dedicated team cooperates with our scientists to develop and implement conferences, workshops, lectures, and other events, to discuss our findings with key stakeholders and the broader public. https://www.ecologic.eu/events We organize international conferences, workshops, webinars, and COP side events. Recent examples include: -The Role of the LULUCF Sector in Reaching Carbon Neutrality in 2050 - Visions for the LULUCF sector in EU Member States’ Long-Term climate Strategies - https://www.ecologic.eu/18987 - Deep-dive into MRVA: Monitoring, Reporting, Verification and Accreditation of Verifiers in an Emissions Trading System - https://www.ecologic.eu/19027 -Funding Climate-friendly Soil Use in the EU - Challenges and risks of market-based approaches - https://www.ecologic.eu/18904
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Bundesverband Boden (https://www.bvboden.de/) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V. (https://dgap.org/de) Europäische Bewegung Deutschland e.V. (https://www.netzwerk-ebd.de/) Ecological Research Network - Ecornet (https://www.ecornet.eu/) European Sustainable Development Network (https://www.esdn.eu/) EU4Ocean Platform (https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/maritimeforum/en/frontpage/1483) Friends of EbA - FEBA (https://www.iucn.org/theme/ecosystem-management/our-work/ecosystem-based-approaches-climate-change-adaptation/friends-eba-feba) EU Food Policy Coalition (https://foodpolicycoalition.eu/) Gesellschaft für Umweltrecht e.V. (https://www.gesellschaft-fuer-umweltrecht.de/) Netzwerk Reallabore der Nachhaltigkeit (https://www.reallabor-netzwerk.de/) Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (https://pedrr.org/connect-and-network/europe-and-north-america/) Prevent Waste Alliance (https://prevent-waste.net/en/) Sustainable Development Solutions Network (www.sdsngermany.de) Strommarkttreffen (https://www.strommarkttreffen.org/) tdAcademy (https://td-academy.org/home/) The Integrated Assessment Society (https://www.tias-web.info/) Think Sustainable Europe (https://think2030.eu/think-sustainable-europe/) UN Environment Programme (https://www.unep.org/civil-society-engagement/accreditation/list-accredited-organizations) Institute for European Environmental Policy (https://ieep.eu/) Expert group on carbon removals (https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/sustainable-carbon-cycles/expert-group-carbon-removals_en) Friends of OECD (https://www.oecd.org/berlin/friends/) FOODforce (https://www.foodforcenetwork.eu/)
Organisation Members
N/A
Additional Information
The values for 2025 (current financial year) are estimates.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.