Ecologic Institut EU

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In 2025, the Ecologic Institute marks an important milestone: 30 years of independent environmental research and policy engagement. On 30 June 2025, we gathered with our community of alumni, colleagues, funders, partners, and friends in Berlin to celebrate this special occasion.

Ecologic Institute turns 30

A special evening to reflect, connect, and celebrate


Berlin, 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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This report published under the EU-funded GoNaturePositive! project offers a comprehensive baseline assessment to support the transition toward a nature-positive economy. The report provides an in-depth analysis of EU policy instruments and co-operative initiatives, identifying their alignment with nature positive principles and opportunities to reduce environmental harm, restore ecosystems, and foster systemic change.

Mapping Policy and Co-operate Initiative Landscapes for Systemic Change Towards a Nature-positive Economy

GoNaturePositive! Report

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Publication:Policy Brief
 
This sectoral brief explores how transitioning to a Nature-Positive Economy requires transforming marine industries from drivers of biodiversity loss to forces for ocean restoration. It was developed under the EU research project GoNaturePositive!

Blue Economy

Sectoral Brief

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Promotional graphic for the “SPRINT Conference” on sustainable plant protection. Main text: “Shaping the future of sustainable plant protection.” Date: 25 June 2025. Location: La Tricoterie, Brussels & online. Free to attend. Red “Register Now” button. Discussion topics include pesticide hazards and reduction across Europe. Contact: sprint@wur.nl. Includes SPRINT and EU logos.
Join the SPRINT Horizon 2020 project's final conference, "Shaping the Future of Sustainable Plant Protection," on 25 June 2025 in Brussels or online. This free, one-day event will present research on the health and environmental impacts of pesticides, introduce the new SPRINT Toolbox for risk assessment, and explore policy tools to support a transition to reduced reliance on pesticides. Space for in-person attendance is limited – register early to secure your spot.

Shaping the Future of Sustainable Plant Protection

Final Conference


online and Brussels, Belgium

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This brief explores how transitioning to a Nature-Positive Economy requires transforming tourism from a driver of environmental degradation into a force for ecosystem restoration. It was developed under the EU research project GoNaturePositive!

Tourism

Sectoral Brief

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As part of the EU-funded GoNaturePositive! project, five sectoral briefs were developed to explore how key economic sectors can contribute to a nature-positive economy. Covering agri-food systems, built environment, forestry, tourism, and the blue economy, these concise documents present the challenges, opportunities, and policy recommendations needed to transform these sectors – helping balance economic activity with ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation. The briefs are designed to guide upcoming project activities, including setting priorities, tackling policy barriers, and supporting targeted actions at project pilot sites.
 

Supporting a Nature-positive Transition

GoNaturePositive! Sectoral briefs

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This sectoral brief examines how EU policy and practice can steer forestry toward a nature-positive economy. It was developed under the EU research project GoNaturePositive!

Forestry

Sectoral Brief

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Social innovation is rapidly gaining traction across Europe not just as a solution to pressing social and environmental problems, but as a transformative force reshaping how we live, produce, and consume. From repair cafés and local food networks to inclusive digital platforms, social innovation fosters trust, collaboration, and resilient communities, especially within local bioeconomies.

Enabling Change from the Ground up

Policy recommendations to foster social innovation in Europe

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Event:Workshop
 
The third AMAREX stakeholder workshop in Berlin will take place on 17 June 2025. The event is the final workshop for the stakeholder dialogue conducted as part of the AMAREX project. The aim of this workshop is to present and discuss the final prototype of the AMAREX web tool. Furthermore, Excel applications developed in the project will be tested and feedback discussed with the stakeholders.

Launch of the AMAREX Web Tool Prototype

3rd AMAREX Stakeholder Workshop


Berlin, Germany

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Following our successful kickoff event in March, where more than 100 participants joined us, we're excited to take the next step: In two upcoming workshops, we'll work together to create a shared vision for the future of Hamburg's agricultural sector by 2045. We're counting on practical experience to help shape the future!

Shaping the Future of Hamburg's Agricultural Sector – Together

Vision Workshops

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Hamburg, Germany

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Publication:Policy Brief
 
This brief examines how policymakers, industry and practitioners can steer the built environment toward a nature-positive future by integrating ecological resilience and quality of life with economic development. It was developed under the EU research project GoNaturePositive!

Built Environment

Sectoral Brief

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), with the support of Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia, is organising a workshop dedicated to the use of climate data and services in Spain. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.

C3S User Engagement Workshop with the Spanish User Community


Valencia, Spain

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On 4 June 2025, children from Berlin's Schinkel Elementary School embarked on a new mission as part of the Citizen-Science Project Plastic Pirates Go Europe! – to investigate plastic waste by the River Spree. Together with Doris Knoblauch and Hannah Brunkhorst (both Ecologic Institute), the pirates explored the riverbank and made a few exciting discoveries.
 

Sampling with Schinkel Elementary School by River Spree

Plastic Pirates Spring Campaign 2025

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