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Climate change is often communicated through alarming data, worst-case scenarios, and urgent warnings. While scientific evidence remains essential, many people feel overwhelmed rather than empowered. At the latest Ecologic Institute Horizon Scan Event, participants explored how positive visions of the future can help drive societal transformation.

Why Run if You Can’t See the Goal? – From uncertainty to a clear vision of climate neutrality

Horizon Scan


Berlin, Germany

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Artificial intelligence promises greater efficiency and relief from routine tasks. At the same time, it requires substantial amounts of energy, water, and raw materials, reshapes how we work and learn, and creates new forms of technological dependency. In our latest Horizon Scan, we brought together representatives from academia, policy, and civil society to explore a central paradox of artificial intelligence: while AI enables efficiency and convenience, it also raises fundamental questions of dependency, autonomy, and responsibility.

Artificial Intelligence: Convenience, Dependency, and the Question of Digital Autonomy

Horizon Scan


Berlin, Germany

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On 18 October 2025, Ecologic Institute and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel) organised a panel discussion “Dynamic Ocean Management in Arctic Waters – New Dynamic with the BBNJ Agreement?” as part of the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025 in Reykjavik, Iceland. The panel, moderated by Fenja Kroos, Researcher at Ecologic Institute (Germany), brought together five experts to explore and discuss the potential for dynamic marine biodiversity conservation in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) in the Arctic, as well as possible links to adjacent national jurisdictions.

Dynamic Ocean Management in Arctic Waters – New Dynamic with the BBNJ Agreement?

Panel session at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025


Reykjavik, Iceland

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The inaugural Horizon Scan was a success. In a small group, our researchers discussed Europe's capacity for innovation and long-term resilience with representatives from politics, public authorities, and civil society. For the keynote speech, we were fortunate to have Ulrich Wilhelm, a lawyer, journalist, and former government spokesman and former Director of Bayerischer Rundfunk.

Is Europe Strong Enough for the Future?

Horizon Scan


Berlin, Germany

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Veranstaltungsankündigung für das Zukunftsforum des Ecornet – Ecological Research Network. Titel: "Vom Hof bis auf den Tisch: Impulse für eine zeitgemäße Ernährung". Datum und Uhrzeit: Dienstag, 21. Januar 2025, 18:00 Uhr. Ort: Haus der Demokratie und Menschenrechte, Greifswalder Straße 4, 10405 Berlin. Weitere Informationen unter www.ecornet.eu/zukunftsforum. Der Hintergrund ist orange, und rechts unten ist ein Bild von jungen Pflanzensprossen auf einem Acker zu sehen.
On 21 January 2025, Ecornet experts met in Berlin to discuss how a sustainable food transformation can succeed.

From Farm to Fork

Impulses for contemporary nutrition


Berlin, Germany

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How can more organic produce from Brandenburg find its way onto the plates in canteens and cafeterias? This key question guided the market information event "Organic Value Chains for Community Catering," held on 19 November 2024 at Seddiner See, Germany. The event was commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, and Climate Protection of the State of Brandenburg (MLUK, now MLEUV) and organized by the Ecologic Institute as part of Brandenburg's Organic Action Plan.

Organic Value Chains for Community Catering

Market Information Talk 2024


Seddiner See, Germany

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How can high-quality organic meat from Brandenburg be marketed more regionally? This question was at the heart of the Market Information Talk "Value Chains for Organic Meat from Brandenburg," which took place on 18 November 2024 at Gut Hesterberg near Neuruppin. The event was commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection of the State of Brandenburg (MLUK, now MLEUV) and organized by the Ecologic Institute as part of the Brandenburg Organic Action Plan.

Value Chains for Organic Meat from Brandenburg

Market Information Talk 2024


Gut Hesterberg, Germany

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How can organic niche crops such as buckwheat, amaranth, millet, flax or nuts be cultivated, processed, and marketed more successfully in Brandenburg? This question was at the heart of the Market Information Talk on Organic Niche Crops, held on 29 October 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection (MLUK, now MLEUV). Around 20 participants from farming, processing, consultancy, and trade came together to exchange experiences, identify success factors for cultivation and marketing, and jointly discuss entry points for the future development of organic niche crops in Brandenburg.

Value Chains for Organic Niche Crops from Brandenburg

Market Information Talk 2024 – Focus: Buckwheat, amaranth, flax, millet & co. and nuts


Seddiner See, Germany

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On 22 October 2024, around 35 professionals gathered at Seddiner See for the market information event "Value chains for organic grain from Brandenburg". The event was organised on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection (MLUK, now MLEUV) and was part of the Brandenburg Action Plan for Organic Agriculture (Ökoaktionsplan Brandenburg).

Value Chains for Organic Grain from Brandenburg

Market Information Talk 2024


Seddiner See, Germany

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The 4i-TRACTION research has identified additional instruments with untapped potential and possible game changer qualities, that can help tackle challenges of transformative change other policies struggle to address. In this side event, the 4i-TRACTION project presented three policy instruments that can support transformative change: transition plans for banks, public procurement for climate neutrality and integrated infrastructure planning.

Innovative Policies for the Path to Climate Neutrality – COP Side Event


Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Ecologic Institute hosts Rwandan Delegation
Ecologic Institute recently hosted a delegation of Rwandan stakeholders consisting of government officials, scientists, and members of civil society. The event, organized by the Development, Climate, and Events teams and supported by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), aimed to expand Ecologic Institute's international networks and increase the reach of their research results.

International Networks and Collaboration on Climate Research


Berlin, Germany

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What is the task of sustainability research and what are its prospects for the coming years? And what are orientation points for the research policy agenda in the context of multiple crises? These are the questions that were discussed with guests from the political arena and civil society on January 24, 2023.

Balancing the Pressure to Act with an Orientation Towards the Future

The task of and perspectives for sustainability research


hybrid, Berlin, Germany

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The Berlin Energy Transition Act obliges district administrations to both set up an energy management system and appoint energy officers for their property areas. But what does this mean in concrete terms for the implementation of the energy transition in the districts? What are the tasks and what influence do the energy officers have? Where are the pitfalls, and where is there a need for action and improvement? We discussed these questions with our guests in the twelfth edition of Wandelwecker.

Energy Managers and Energy Management at District Level


online

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