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Event:Discussion
 
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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Presentation:Panel discussion
 
As part of the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025, Fenja Kroos, researcher at Ecologic Institute, participated as a speaker in a panel discussion. Fenja Kroos highlighted in particular the importance of inclusive governance approaches, systems thinking, and strong international research networks and boundary organisations for addressing Arctic governance challenges.

Can We Do Better? Skills for the Next Generation of Arctic Governance Experts


Fenja Kroos

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Event:Workshop
 
The workshop, held on 7 and 8 October 2025, brought together experts from around the world to discuss how ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) can address sea-level rise and strengthen coastal resilience. Around 40 participants exchanged experiences, explored practical and financial approaches – including blue carbon initiatives and blended funding models – and deepened collaboration across science, policy, and practice.

Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Coastal Resilience (I)

In-depth workshop on stocktake and finance perspectives

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Berlin, Germany

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Publication:Policy Brief
 
The EU must rethink its energy security in light of increasingly renewable, decentralized, and electrified energy systems. Energy security already benefiting from the early start of the energy transition. In the transition phase now beginning, a forward-looking and adaptable approach is needed to maximize synergies and manage potential conflicts between decarbonization and energy security.

Europe's Energy Security on the Path to Climate Neutrality

Devising a resilience strategy for the mid-transition

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Publication:Report
 
Europe's agricultural sector holds tremendous potential to advance climate and environmental goals, but realizing that potential depends on the right mix of funding and targeted support. A new report led by Ecologic Institute, together with partners in the Climate Farm Demo (CFD) project, introduces a framework to better understand and navigate the wide variety of rewarding mechanisms that encourage farmers to adopt climate-smart practices.

Incentivizing Farm-level Climate Action through Rewarding Mechanisms

A categorization framework

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Publication:Report
 
This report summarizes the outcomes of the online workshop held on 4 September 2025. The workshop was organized by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) on behalf of the Alpine Biodiversity Board (ABB) of the Alpine Convention and implemented and moderated by the Ecologic Institute. The discussion focused on how cross-border cooperation can strengthen the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) in the Alpine region.

Enhancing Synergies in Alpine Nature Restoration Planning

Online Workshop Results

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Event:Visitors Program
 
On 25 September 2025, Ecologic Institute welcomed the International Climate Protection Fellows of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to its Berlin office as part of their study tour of leading German institutions engaged in climate protection. During the visit, the fellows explored how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can foster resilient and just cities and how marine conservation contributes to climate protection.

Study Visit of Alexander von Humboldt International Climate Protection Fellows


Berlin, Germany

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Event:Conference
 
Our Biodiversity Coordinator, Dr. Benjamin Kupilas, presented how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can drive the systemic shift toward a Nature-Positive Economy. The conference gathered policymakers, researchers, and practitioners across the Nordic region.

Nature-Based Solutions as Enablers of a Nature-Positive Future

Holistic Framework for Successful Development of NbS

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Aarhus, Denmark

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Publication:Report
 
On 25 September 2025, the Sowing Solutions: Science & Policy for a Sustainable and Thriving EU Agriculture event, organized by the Environmental Defense Fund Europe, explored these challenges. A dedicated session on "livestock methane in CAP Strategic Plans" brought together scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to share evidence and discuss how the CAP can drive real impact. The goal was to spark fresh thinking, informed debate, and practical pathways forward.

Leveraging the Common Agricultural Policy to Accelerate Livestock Emission Reductions

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Publication:Policy Brief
 
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The European bioeconomy has great potential to support climate, biodiversity, and development goals. Yet rural actors – farmers, SMEs, and local authorities – often face barriers to participation, from lack of knowledge to limited funding access. Four EU projects – RuralBioUp, SCALE-UP, BioRural, and MainstreamBIO – have released joint recommendations for an updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy.

From Strategy to Action for a Regional, Participatory, and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy

Evidence and recommendations from RuralBioUp, SCALE-UP, BioRural, and MainstreamBIO

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Event:Workshop
 
On 17 and 18 September 2025, the European Commission invited selected experts to the regional workshop "Designing Climate-Resilient Landscapes" in Berlin. The event aimed to gather practical insights and good practices from diverse governance and landscape contexts, supporting the development of new EU guidance on landscape-based climate adaptation. Participants looked forward to keynoting inputs and hands-on breakout sessions focused on real-world challenges and solutions.

Designing Climate Resilient Landscapes in Europe

Regional Expert Workshop

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Berlin, Germany

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Presentation:Interview
 
Permanent carbon dioxide removals will require major investment – meeting the EU's aspirational 2030 target could cost €2.4-€6.7 billion. The key question is: what role can the EU play? To unpack the implications of this blueprint, last September CDR Policy Scoop welcomed Hugh McDonald, Senior Fellow at the Ecologic Institute and lead author of the report.

How Far Can the EU's Market-shaping Purchasing Programme Go?


Hugh McDonald

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Event:Workshop
 
On 15 September 2025, Ecologic Institute and BC3 Basque Centre for Climate Change hosted the ACCREU Workshop: "Heat Resilient European Regions", focusing on what drives or hinders the implementation of health-related adaptation to heat at regional and local levels. This interactive workshop gathered insights and experiences on enabling factors and barriers, helping us understand why adaptation efforts have succeeded – or struggled –on the ground.

Heat Resilient European Regions


online

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Publication:Policy Brief
 
With the 2027 deadline of the Water Framework Directive approaching and the new Nature Restoration Regulation mandating large-scale ecosystem recovery, the CAP’s role in safeguarding rivers, wetlands, and catchments has become critical. This Policy Working Paper argues that long-term agricultural resilience is inseparable from healthy freshwater ecosystems and illustrates how water restoration can be embedded in future agricultural policies to enhance water resilience.

Restoring Healthy Rivers and Wetlands

How can agricultural policies support the uptake of water resilient farming practices?

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Presentation:Speech
 
Europe Calling
Dr. Stephan Sina, Senior Fellow at Ecologic Institute, gave a presentation on 10 September 2025 on the implementation of the 'ecocide' provision of the Environmental Crime Directive in Germany. This took place as part of a webinar organized by Europe Calling and Stop Ecocide Germany on environmental criminal law and 'ecocide'. He provided an overview of the provisions of the new Environmental Crime Directive on the ecocide-like consequences of environmental crimes, highlighted the need for implementation in Germany, and presented proposals for implementation close to the directive and an alternative implementation that already addresses the risk of serious consequences. The presentation was based on a legal opinion he had written for Stop Ecocide Germany.

The Implementation of the 'Ecocide' Provision of the Environmental Crime Directive in Germany


Dr. Stephan Sina

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