Events

Our events are central to our mission. Through them, we foster dialogue between science, politics, practice and the public, creating spaces where knowledge and perspectives meet. We act as a convener, bringing different stakeholders together to co-develop solutions for resilient societies and thriving ecosystems. This page features our own events, including recordings, summaries, and supplementary materials. 

In addition, we contribute to other events by moderating them, giving presentations at them and participating in panel discussions. You can find more information about this under Presentations.

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How can meaningful community and stakeholder engagement strengthen ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) for coastal areas and make coastal resilience efforts more effective, equitable, and sustainable in the long term? This virtual workshop brings together experts, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how participatory approaches, local knowledge, and strong partnerships can improve the design, implementation, and governance of EbA initiatives in coastal contexts.

Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Coastal Resilience (II)

In-depth Workshop on Community Engagement and Strengthening Partnerships for Coastal EbA

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On 27 and 28 January 2026, the European Commission invites selected experts to the regional workshop "Designing Climate-Resilient Landscapes" in Bucharest. The event aims 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 can look 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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Bucharest, Romania

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is partnering with the Finnish Meteorological Institute to organise an in-person workshop dedicated to the use and uptake of climate services and C3S products for Finnish users. The workshop will take place on 22 January 2026 within the 8th Winter Satellite Workshop in Espoo, Finland.

C3S User Engagement Workshop with the Finnish User Community


Espoo, Finland

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On 10 and 11 December 2025, the European Commission invites selected experts to the regional workshop "Designing Climate-Resilient Landscapes" in Helsinki. The event aims 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 can look 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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Helsinki, Finland

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On 4 December 2025, Ecologic Institute co-hosted a closed-door workshop in Brussels with DG CLIMA and the World Economic Forum. As part of the EU-Commission funded project Strategy for the Financing of Permanent Carbon Removals, more than 50 representatives from industry, finance, and EU institutions explored how to accelerate private purchases of high-quality permanent carbon removals (CDR). Early corporate purchasers highlighted three drivers: demonstrating climate leadership, meeting voluntary net-zero targets, and positioning themselves for emerging business opportunities in permanent removals. Participants pointed to high costs, reputational concerns, complex contracting, and policy uncertainty as key obstacles. Many stressed the need for clearer long-term EU policy to give companies confidence to buy early.

Learning from Buyers – Unlocking Private Purchases of EU CDR

Closed door workshop


Brussels, Belgium

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On 19 November 2025, the EU Blue Parks Community under Mission Ocean & Waters hosted its 5th workshop "Achieving Mission Ocean and Waters Protection Targets: Showcasing the EU Blue Parks Projects." The virtual event gathered around 100 stakeholders from public authorities, businesses, research organisations and civil society.

5th EU Blue Parks Community Workshop

Achieving Mission Ocean and Waters protection targets


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On 17 and 18 November 2025, the closing event of the project "Natural Climate Adaptation!" commissioned by the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Environment Ministry will take place in Berlin. The event is being organised in cooperation with the 14th KlimAdapt network meeting.

Ways to Successful Nature-based Climate Adaptation

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Berlin, Germany

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At the MoorNet Final Conference 2025, results and approaches from the research and development project were presented. The event also offered space to discuss further developments and to identify additional needs for action. Key topics included overcoming implementation barriers, funding issues, and the need for communication strategies and networking concepts to strengthen and accelerate the rewetting of peatlands.

MoorNet Final Conference 2025

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Berlin, Germany

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On 28 and 29 October 2025, the European Commission invites selected experts to the regional workshop "Designing Climate-Resilient Landscapes" in Bilbao. The event aims 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 can look 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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Bilbao, Spain

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), with the support of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute and Charles University, is organising an in-person workshop dedicated to the use of climate data and services for Czech users. The half-day workshop will take place in Prague, as a side event of the Czech National Copernicus User Forum. The workshop is designed for scientists, policy officers, businesses and students who currently use or are interested in using C3S data for their work in the field of climate change.

C3S User Engagement Workshop with the Czech User Community


Prague, Czech Republic

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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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On 17 and 18 September 2025, the European Commission invites selected experts to the regional workshop "Designing Climate-Resilient Landscapes" in Berlin. The event aims 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 can look 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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The adoption of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) marks a turning point in European biodiversity policy. To meet its binding targets, all Member States must prepare National Restoration Plans (NRPs) by 2026 – with a dedicated focus on cross-border cooperation. Against this backdrop, the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), the Alpine Convention, and Ecologic Institute convened the international online workshop "Synergies for Nature Restoration in the Alpine Region" on 4 September 2025.

Enhancing Synergies in Alpine Nature Restoration Planning


online

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On 3 September 2025, the European Climate Neutrality Observatory presented their latest findings on EU's progress toward climate neutrality and discussed the ensuing recommendations with high-profile EU policy stakeholders, including members of the European Parliament, the European Commission and the business community.

Tracking the Transition to a Clean, Competitive and Fair EU Future

Launch of the 3rd Assessment by the European Climate Neutrality Observatory


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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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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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The third AMAREX stakeholder workshop in Berlin took place on 17 June 2025. As the final Berlin-based event within the AMAREX project’s stakeholder dialogue, the workshop focused on presenting and discussing the final prototype of the AMAREX web tool.

Launch of Web Tool on heavy rainfall and drought

3rd AMAREX Stakeholder Workshop


Berlin, Germany

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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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The Directorate-General for Climate Action of the European Commission hosted a half-day workshop on the design of an EU purchasing programme for permanent carbon removal. The workshop served as a platform to share ongoing research and to gather insights from funders, buyers, and policy experts about the motivations behind carbon removal investments and the prerequisites for a successful EU initiative.

Perspectives on a Purchasing Programme for CRCF Permanent Carbon Removal Credits


online and Brussels, Belgium

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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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In the workshop we will explore resources such as a comprehensive guidance on developing ambitious local long-term climate neutrality strategies, present insights from working with small and medium-sized pilot municipalities in Poland, Hungary, Romania and Croatia to support their progress towards reaching climate neutrality and discuss ways forward for local climate action in the EU in the current dynamic political context.

Supporting Local Governments in Reaching Climate Neutrality

Ready4NetZero multipliers workshop


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The image is a promotional poster for the 'Ready4NetZero Final Conference' titled 'Climate Transition of Cities – From Planning to Action.' The event is scheduled for 3 April 2025 from 10:00 to 16:15 at the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences in Cracow, Poland. Registration details are provided via QR codes for both on-site and online participation. The poster includes logos from event organizers and supporters, such as Energía Cities, REGEA, EcoLogic, Energiaklub, and OER.
We are pleased to invite you to the Ready4NetZero Final Conference: "Climate Transition of Cities – From Planning to Action", an international event dedicated to the knowledge exchange on climate neutrality strategies in cities.

Climate Transition of Cities – From Planning to Action

Ready4NetZero Final Conference


online and Kraków, Poland

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), with the support of the Alpine Convention, is organising an online workshop dedicated to the use of climate data and services in the Alpine region. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.

C3S User Engagement Workshop with the Alpine User Community


online

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The research project “Feasibility Study on the Establishment of an Environmental Information and Classification System for Pharmaceuticals in Germany”, led by Ecologic Institute, developed a concept for an environmental information and classification system for Germany and conducted a feasibility analysis for this concept, evaluating organizational, technical, legal, financial and political feasibility. The project results were presented to a wide range of interested parties at a final presentation held at the beginning of March 2025. Over 110 participants, including representatives from the pharmaceutical industry, health insurance companies, doctors, pharmacists and environmental authorities, took part in the online event.

Establishment of an Environmental Information and Classification System for Pharmaceuticals in Germany

Final project presentation


Online

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On 6 March 2025, the 4th EU Blue Parks Community Workshop convened in Brussels as part of the European Ocean Days, bringing together marine conservation experts including researchers, policymakers, MPA managers, conservation practitioners, and other stakeholders to discuss the transition towards 10% strict protection in European seas. The workshop was co-organized by Ecologic Institute as part of its role in the Mission Ocean & Waters Implementation Support Platform, supporting the EU’s ambition to restore ocean health and strengthen marine protection.

4th EU Blue Parks Community Workshop

Strict protection in European seas: how it helps people and nature


Brussels, Belgium

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A promotional banner for the final CITIES TALK NATURE webinar of the INTERLACE project on February 27, 2025. The title 'Building a lasting legacy: Enabling continued action and research on nature-based solutions' is prominently highlighted in bold red text. A paragraph below describes the focus of the webinar. On the right side of the banner, a photo shows people using shovels to spread soil around a newly planted tree. Large white letters spelling 'INTERLACE' stand in the foreground.
As the INTERLACE project concludes, we invite you to a final CITIES TALK NATURE webinar to reflect on the project's impact and ensure a continued legacy. This session will showcase key resources and empower cities, local stakeholders, and the research community to continue to drive the long-term adoption of nature-based solutions (NbS).

Building a Lasting Legacy

Enabling continued action and research on nature-based solutions


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The Ecologic Institute hosted a virtual scoping workshop as part of the TROPICAL ADAPT project: Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Coastal Regions Worldwide. This workshop brought together members of the Advisory Board and other stakeholders to explore challenges and opportunities for EbA, refine project strategies, and foster collaboration. The workshop provided a platform to share insights on challenges and opportunities for EbA in coastal regions, refine strategic priorities for the project, and foster collaboration among experts. Additionally, it helped to identify key questions to guide future workshops.

Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Coastal Regions Worldwide (TROPICAL ADAPT)

Virtual Scoping Workshop


online

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On 28 January 2025, the Directorate-General for Climate Action of the European Commission is hosting a 1-day event on public funding for permanent carbon removal. The event will focus on exploring and enhancing the financing landscape for climate action, with a specific emphasis on instruments supporting permanent carbon removal.

Public Funding for Permanent Carbon Removal in the EU


Brussels, Belgium

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) on behalf of the European Commission, conducted two webinars which were aimed to deepen the understanding of C3S products and services in Poland.

Climate Data Information in Poland – Copernicus Webinars

C3S products and services

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online

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On 10 December 2024, the Ecologic Institute and AquaEcology, on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) under the MEER:STARK project, hosted a workshop exploring the critical role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in climate adaptation and marine resilience. The online event brought together leading experts to discuss innovative strategies, cutting-edge research, and cross-sectoral approaches for strengthening marine protection in the face of climate change.

Climate-Ready Marine Protected Areas: Building Resilience and Supporting Marine Adaptation

Virtual Workshop


online

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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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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


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The MoorNet conference in Bonn will focus on synergies and conflicting objectives in connection with the rewetting of degraded and near-natural peatlands. Peatlands are unique habitats for highly specialised animal and plant species, and their protection plays a decisive role in climate protection and other environmental goals. The event will take place on 19 and 20 November 2024 at the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation in Bonn. The aim is to gain an overview of current and future synergies and conflict solutions in the field of nature conservation. The event is aimed in particular at stakeholders who are specifically concerned with synergies and conflicting goals in the practical implementation of peatland protection.

MoorNet Conference: The role of nature conservation and climate protection in peatland protection

Synergies and conflicting objectives

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Bonn, 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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The BMUV recently hosted a stakeholder dialogue to explore and develop digital solutions that support sustainable and circular consumption decisions in everyday life. The kick-off event took place in Berlin on 13 November 2024, bringing together experts from research and practice.

Digital Solutions for Sustainable Consume

Kick-off event of the stakeholder dialogue


Berlin, Germany

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The Conference "Implementing the EU 2040 Climate Target: Building blocks and measures" took place in Brussels on 7 November2024. This conference convened experts, policymakers, and representatives of Member States and EU Institutions. At the event, participants discussed ways for the implementation of the EUs new 2040 climate targets. Participants also discussed key building blocks and key measures particularly relevant for cutting the EU's greenhouse gas emissions by net 90 % in 2040. Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf (Ecologic Institute) and Sabine Gores (Öko-Institute) presented preliminary results of the forthcoming report "Implementing the EU 2040 Climate Target: Building Blocks and Measures" were presented.

Implementing the EU 2040 Climate Target: Building blocks and measures


Brussels, Belgium

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On 6-7 November 2024, representatives from 15 small and medium-sized cities in Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Croatia gathered in Chemnitz for a study tour as part of the Ready4NetZero project. Funded by the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate, this event brought together 29 participants to explore strategies for achieving climate neutrality in urban settings.

Inspiring Climate Action in Cities in Central and Eastern Europe

Ready4NetZero Chemnitz Study Tour

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Chemnitz, 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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On 21 October 2024, Ecologic Institute hosted a delegation from Beijing, accompanied by representatives from GIZ. This visit took place in the context of the project "Analyses of German and European Climate Law Structure," and underscores the Institute's commitment to fostering global knowledge exchange on climate action.

Analyses of the Structure of German and European Climate Protection Law


Berlin, Germany

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