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Publication:Policy Brief
 
The data and charts in this brief update those presented in our January 2026 paper: Europe's Selective Blindness on Gas: US LNG and the Limits of Supply Diversification. This brief draws on the most recent (2 July 2026) version of Bruegel’s European natural gas imports dataset, covering the first half of 2026.

Europe's Diversification Paradox

Growing US and Russian gas import shares in 2026

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The project supports the German Presidency of the Alpine Convention in strengthening cross-border cooperation on nature restoration by assessing restoration planning across Alpine states and developing ecosystem-specific guidance.

Alpine Biodiversity Action Plan

Support for the German Presidency of the Alpine Convention, with a focus on nature restoration

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Ecologic Institute coordinates BioClim-Restoration and leads the design and implementation of the workshop series. The team contributes expertise on nature-based solutions, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, climate adaptation and European environmental policy, and supports the synthesis of workshop findings into policy-relevant conclusions and recommendations.

Strengthening Natural Climate Action in Europe (BioClim-Restoration)

Expert exchange on ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions

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A new policy paper by Ecologic Institute examines how the EU can better integrate climate, economic, and social governance frameworks for the clean transition. It finds that important links already exist, but differences in timing, reporting, and political priorities often prevent them from working effectively.

Connecting the Dots on EU Transition Governance

Towards more integrated climate, economic, and social policy for the clean transition

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Presentation:Panel discussion
 
On 16 June 2026, Evgeniya Elkina represented the DynArc project on dynamic ocean management in the Arctic at the World Biodiversity Forum 2026, contributing to a workshop titled "Implementing the BBNJ Agreement: How to Effectively Protect Biodiversity in the High Seas". The session brought together scientists and policy experts to examine how the recently adopted Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) can be translated into effective, on-the-ground protection for marine ecosystems in international waters. The workshop was convened by Jan-Claas Dajka (HIFMB) and Helmut Hillebrand (University of Oldenburg, HIFMB).

Implementing the BBNJ Agreement: How to Effectively Protect Biodiversity in the High Seas


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Publication:Policy Brief
 
Mediterranean countries share commitments to protect and restore coastal wetlands, but progress is monitored through a range of regional, European and international frameworks. A common evidence base could make these efforts more coherent. A RESTORE4Cs policy brief proposes a harmonised set of indicators to help countries track progress while aligning reporting under the Barcelona Convention with wider biodiversity and climate commitments.

Advancing Policy Integration Across Mediterranean Countries

Aligning with the Barcelona Convention and International Commitments Through a Common Evidence-Based Strategy

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Publication:Video
 
How did science-based environmental policy research in Germany emerge, and what roles did independent research institutes, policymakers, academia and civil society play in its development? Produced as part of the project “From ‘Blue Skies over the Ruhr’ to the Energy Transition”, this video series brings together 19 eyewitnesses and pioneers who helped shape environmental policy research in Germany.

Eyewitness Perspectives: The History of Science-Based Environmental Policy Research in Germany

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Publication:Policy Brief
 
Protecting and restoring coastal wetlands is embedded in several European environmental and climate policies. But assessing whether these efforts are succeeding requires comparable information on how wetlands are changing over time. A RESTORE4Cs policy brief proposes a common set of indicators to make progress measurable across Europe.

European Coastal Wetland Indicators

A proposal for monitoring policy processes across space and time

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Publication:Infographic
 
Zeitstrahl zur Geschichte der Umweltpolitikforschung in Deutschland von 1960 bis 1978. Dargestellt sind wichtige politische und gesellschaftliche Ereignisse, internationale Umweltkonferenzen sowie die Gründung zentraler Institutionen der Umwelt- und Nachhaltigkeitsforschung.
Spanning the early debates of the 1960s through to Germany’s energy transition, the visualisation brings together political developments, societal conflicts, international milestones and the emergence of key environmental research institutions. In doing so, it shows that science-based environmental policy research did not develop in isolation from its wider political and societal context.

Geschichte der Umweltpolitikforschung – ein Zeitstrahl von den 1960er Jahren bis zur Energiewende

Interaktiver Zeitstrahl

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Publication:Policy Brief
 
Implementing the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) requires reliable spatial information on habitats, land use and ecosystem pressures. This RESTORE4Cs policy brief highlights an important challenge: established classification systems describe landscapes differently, which can influence environmental assessments.

Bridging Landscape Classification and Policy Objectives: the case for crosswalks

RESTORE4Cs Policy Brief

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Publication:Article
 
Coastal wetlands deliver critical ecosystem services but remain highly degraded by anthropogenic and climatic pressures. This study presents an integrated structural, functional, and socio-economic assessment of Marjal dels Moros, a managed Mediterranean brackish marsh in eastern Spain, to evaluate restoration effectiveness and inform climate-based management. Six subsites representing well-preserved, altered, and restored conditions were analyzed for water and sediment properties, microbial community composition, and greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes, alongside a multi-criteria socio-economic evaluation of restoration scenarios.

Marjal dels Moros: a model site for the structural, functional, and socioeconomic assessment of managed Mediterranean marshes

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Publication:Article
 
The EU’s Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation has established a framework for the certification of carbon farming. Yet credible certificates alone will not create demand. In an article published in Ökologisches Wirtschaften, Aaron Scheid of Ecologic Institute explains why binding climate targets for the agricultural sector are also needed.

Bleiben Carbon Farming-Zertifikate ein Ladenhüter?

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Event:Digital Event
 
The Mission Ocean & Waters Matchmaking Workshop brings together solution providers and end-users to exchange knowledge, discuss practical applications, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Innovative Clean Waters and Circularity Solutions for Uptake

Mission Ocean & Waters Matchmaking Workshop


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Publication:Report
 
Geopolitical tensions, volatile energy markets and the focus on strategic autonomy have pushed industrial competitiveness to the top of the political agenda. European climate policy therefore requires close coordination between emissions reduction, investment security and competitiveness. In a background paper, Ariadne researchers summarise how governance, financing, industrial transformation, the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and energy infrastructure need to simultaneously ensure decarbonisation, economic resilience and public support.

Advancing EU Competitiveness Through a More Effective Climate Transition

Ariadne-Background

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