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Photo, taken during the plastic negotiations. Text "Help us to empower the independent voice of science by supporting our involvement in the plastics treaty negotiations" and a donation button
Ecologic Institute is a UN-accredited voice for a global plastics agreement. But we lack funding for the next decisive round of negotiations in Busan (South Korea) in November 2024. By participating, we are contributing to counteracting lobbying and enabling delegates to be properly informed. In Ottawa, we are currently providing specialist information on the effects of plastic production and consumption. Your donation will enable us to strengthen independent science and continue this important work!
 

Strengthen the Independent Voice of Science

Support our participation in the global plastics negotiations!

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The conference "The Future Task of a Near-Natural Landscape Water Balance" sought to address the pressing need for restoring and maintaining a healthy landscape water balance in the face of increasing anthropogenic pressures and climate change. This balance was crucial not only for the preservation of biodiversity, but also for mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring sustainable resource management.

The Future Task of Near-natural Landscape Water Balance


Bonn, Germany

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As a proud partner of the Nature of Cities Festival 2024, we cordially invite you to be part of an extraordinary three-week event that focuses on the importance and beauty of urban nature. This multifaceted festival offers a wide range of activities both online and in person - from inspiring discussions to collaborative workshops that allow participants from all over the world to actively engage at any time.

The Nature of Cities Festival 2024

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virtual and Berlin, Germany

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A major step was made by recruiting almost 1500 farms located in 26 EU countries, showcasing a wide range of agricultural systems. The majority are dedicated to animal husbandry and mix farming systems, followed by specialized arable crops and finally, horticulture crops. Around 25% of the total farms, across sectors, are organic farms.
 

Climate Farm Demo: building up a network of 1,500 farms

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After 20 years of dedication, learning, and research for our planet's health and future at Ecologic Institute, the time has come for me to shift focus and say farewell to my long-term professional home. Having had the privilege to lead this wonderful Institute for almost a decade, it is time to pass the torch to a new, energetic, and passionate leader.
 

Ecologic Institute is Looking for a New Director

After 20 years of research and impact: Dr. Camilla Bausch will hand over the directorship

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Event:Workshop
 
On 14 and 20 March 2024, stakeholder workshops were held in Berlin and Cologne as part of the AMAREX project. In the second series of workshops within AMAREX, the first prototype of an online tool for assessing the potential of rainwater management measures was discussed with stakeholders in Cologne and Berlin. The aim of the workshops was to test the user-friendliness of the tool and to compare the requirements of potential user groups directly on the prototype in order to further develop the tool in line with requirements.

Webtool Prototype Testing in the AMAREX Project

2nd Stakeholder Workshop

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Berlin and Cologne, Germany

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Presentation:Speech
 
On 13 March 2024, Doris Knoblauch (Ecologic Institute) gave a lecture on "Plastics and the Environment" highlighting the need for a global plastics treaty at a postgraduate course, where 21 experts from ministries, authorities, municipalities, non-governmental organizations and industry from low-income countries and emerging economies were represented and exchanged. The focus was on why plastic pollution is a problem and why we urgently need an international, legally binding plastics treaty.

Plastics & the Environment – Why We Need a Plastics Treaty


Doris Knoblauch

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Tagung BioVibes Stadtnatur
The online conference "Shaping urban nature - now!" took place on 7 March 2024 and discussed opportunities around increasing and improving urban nature. In addition to the opportunities offered by urban development funding, the focus was on Urban Greening Plans as ambitious strategies for greener cities.

Shaping Urban Nature – Now!

Promotion of biodiversity in municipalities through urban development funding and urban nature plans


online and Leipzig, Germany

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Doris Knoblauch, Senior Fellow at Ecologic Institute and Coordinator for Urban and Spatial Governance, gave a presentation on 23 February 2024 at the event "Climate Protection through Nature-based Solutions", organized by Verbraucherzentrale Sachsen. She gave an introduction to the effects of climate change in Germany and Leipzig and presented the concept of "nature-based solutions". She also showed which nature-based solutions can help to adapt to which climate change challenge. Finally, Doris Knoblauch presented examples from Leipzig.

Climate Adaptation through Nature-based Solutions


Doris Knoblauch

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Ecologic Institute distances itself from awarding Israel with the "Fossil of the Day" and the related statement. The Climate Action Network (CAN) awarded the "Fossil of the Day" at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai on December 10, 2023. Ecologic Institute was not involved in the selection process or the drafting of the statement accompanying the award.
 

Camilla Bausch: Ecologic Institute distances itself from a CAN Statement

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Presentation:Speech
 
Title slide of a presentation with the logo of the Ecologic Institute at the top left corner, stating 'Science and Policy for a Sustainable World'. The title reads 'Internalisierung externer Kosten: Wie eine bessere Verteilung der Umweltkosten aus der Produktion von Milch, Eiern und Fleisch gelingen kann' by Aaron Scheid, dated 12. Dezember 2023. The slide has a minimalist design with geometric shapes in shades of grey and blue on the left side.
During a parliamentary evening, Aaron Scheid presented an analysis of the environmental economic impacts of animal-based food production on 12 December 2023. Focusing on external environmental costs, particularly greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions, and with quantitative evidence of costs in the billions, Scheid proposed tax incentives to internalize these costs. His presentation emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy that considers political, social, and economic aspects, and provided policy options for a sustainable food policy.

The Hidden Costs of Animal-based Diet and How to Distribute Them Better


Aaron Scheid

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The status conference "Biodiversity and Climate Change – Exploring Synergies" offers the opportunity to exchange on current research questions at the interface of biodiversity and climate change. Knowledge gaps and further research requirements shall be identified.

Biodiversity and Climate Change – Exploring Synergies

Status Conference

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Berlin, Germany

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The first expert dialogue as part of the MEER:STARK project was held on 21. November 2023 at the IOW in Warnemünde. Around 30 participants discussed the topic of "Resilience and Climate Adaptation for the North and Baltic Seas and their Estuaries" at the expert dialogue. The aim of the expert dialogue was to initiate a discussion and develop recommendations for action for climate adaptation measures and the protection of seas, coasts and estuaries. A special feature of the expert dialogue was the cooperation between the MEER:STARK project and the BluEs project.

Resilience and Climate Adaptation for the North and Baltic Seas and their Estuaries

An expert discussion focusing on sources of pollution


Warnemünde, Germany

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In October 2023, it was time for the "Plastic Pirates" team of the Ecologic Institute to leave their desks and embark on a quest to find plastic waste. In autumn weather, the "Eco" Plastic Pirates explored the river Havel in Berlin-Spandau and made some interesting discoveries. Among their findings were 502 cigarette butts, 120 bottle caps, and 45 plastic bags.
 

How the "Eco" Plastic Pirates Team is Fighting Plastic Pollution in the Havel

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Presentation:Lecture
 
The 88th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Short Course held at the TU Dresden focused on Nature-based Solutions (NBS) to emerging water challenges. The seminar featured several contributions over a period of three weeks, including a presentation from Ecologic Institute Fellows Gregory Fuchs and Dr. Benjamin Kupilas on the concept of NBS and relevant international and European policy frameworks for implementing NBS.

Introduction to Nature Based Solutions


Gregory Fuchs

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