Flora Dicke

Flora Dicke

MSc (Environmental Management and Policy)
BA (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)

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Flora Dicke works as a Researcher at Ecologic Institute in Berlin. Her main areas of research are German and EU climate mitigation and adaption policy, as well as topics connected to political economy and socio-economics. Flora Dicke is a native German speaker and fluent in English.

At Ecologic Institute, Flora Dicke assists with the socio-economic assessment of adaptation measures. She has also been involved in evaluating climate finance instruments, with a particular emphasis on international taxation. In the EU-funded Horizon 2020 project "Transformative Policies for a Climate-Neutral European Union (4I-TRACTION)", she worked on policy instruments with transformative potential and supported the dissemination of project results. 

Prior to joining Ecologic Institute, Flora Dicke completed her Blue Book Traineeship in Brussels (Belgium) at the Directorate-General for Environment (DG Environment) of the European Commission, supporting the Office of the Director General in various matters concerning circular economy, zero pollution and biodiversity. Moreover, she gained insights into national and international climate policy through her internship at the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA). During her undergraduate studies, Flora Dicke worked as a student assistant at Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy and has been involved in voluntary student initiatives focusing on sustainability and climate issues.

Flora Dicke holds a master's degree in Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University (Sweden). She completed her bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Witten/Herdecke University (Germany). During her studies, Flora Dicke spent one semester at Stellenbosch University (South Africa).

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Recent content by Flora Dicke

Event:Conference
 
After more than three years of intensive research and collaboration, the final event of the project AMAREX – Adaptation of Stormwater Management to Extreme Weather Events took place on 10 July 2025 in Cologne. The event focused on professional exchange around the project's developed approaches and tools for climate-resilient urban development.

Plan Digitally – Act Sustainably

Final Event and Stakeholder Workshop of the AMAREX Project


Cologne, Germany

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Publication:Report
 
Cover page of the report “International Oil Extraction Levy – Design recommendations and impact analysis,” published by Ecologic Institute and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Authors: Prof. Dr. Luan Santos, Dr. Michael Jakob, Jonathan Gardiner, Flora Dicke, and Benjamin Görlach. Publication date: 27 June 2025.
This report explores the design and implications of an international oil extraction levy as a mechanism to mobilize new sources of climate finance. The assessed levy places a price on the embedded CO₂ in extracted crude oil, increasing production costs and likely raising oil prices for final consumers. By internalising part of the climate costs of fossil fuels, the mechanism aligns with the polluter pays principle.

International Oil Extraction Levy

Design recommendations and impact analysis

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Publication:Website
 
The image shows a webpage from the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) on 'Naturbasierte Klimaanpassung in Kommunen' (Nature-based Climate Adaptation in Municipalities). The page features a header with a photo of a serene river landscape with trees, accompanied by an overview of nature-based solutions for climate adaptation. It includes navigation links and sections such as 'Einbettung in die kommunale Praxis' (Integration into local practice) and 'Finanzierung und Förderung' (Funding and Support).
Nature-based solutions, such as green spaces or river restoration, can make a valuable contribution to municipal climate adaptation. The new topic page 'Nature-based climate adaptation' on the Federal Environment Agency's website highlights different aspects of such approaches and offers municipalities targeted support in their planning and implementation. In addition to information on the legal framework and funding issues, it also contains practical examples and helpful publications. Ecologic Institute designed and implemented the content of the website on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency.

Naturbasierte Klimaanpassung in Kommunen

UBA topic page

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Project
 
To generate new sources of climate finance, this project assesses the design and implications of an international oil extraction levy. Unlike downstream carbon pricing policies, the levy would be applied at the point of oil extraction and based on the embedded carbon in crude oil. By internalising part of the climate costs of fossil fuels, the mechanism aligns with the polluter pays principle.

International Oil Extraction Levy

Design recommendations and impact analysis

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Event:Conference
 
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From Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 December 2024, the Ariadne project will host a three-day event consisting of a series of workshops and discussion events. We look forward to seeing you there, and invite you to block these days in your agenda – and join us from 9-11 December in Brussels.

Staying the Course in Turbulent Times

A Dialogue with the Ariadne Project on Future EU Energy and Climate Policy

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Brussels, Belgium

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Event:Digital Event
 
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the webinar "Advancing Natural Climate Adaptation: Financing Options for Nature-Based Solutions in Municipalities" took place. The event provided municipalities with practical insights and information on innovative approaches to finance nature-based solutions.

Advancing Natural Climate Adaptation

Financing Options for Nature-Based Solutions in Municipalities


online

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Publication:Infographic
 
An animated infographic depicting interconnected gears representing key elements of transformative EU climate policy. The gears are color-coded to represent different themes: yellow for integration, purple for infrastructure, green for innovation, and blue for investment. Each gear is labeled with specific actions or strategies, such as "Principled priority to climate & do-no-harm principle," "Strengthen EU Integrated Infrastructure Planning," and "European Climate Investment Plan."
To achieve climate neutrality, a whole-of-government approach, increased public funding, and strategic policy support are essential. The 4i-TRACTION project outlined ten policy recommendations for future EU climate action. This infographic, conceptualised and designed by Ecologic Institute, outlines ten policy recommendations for future EU climate action.

Ten Recommendations Towards Transformative EU Climate Policy

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