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Cover of a guide titled "Städte grün und vielfältig (um)gestalten" by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN). The cover features four images of urban green spaces, including a small park, a wooded area, a nature path, and a neighborhood with graffiti art. The guide provides practical advice for municipalities on integrating biodiversity into urban development projects.
The practical guidance "Green and diverse urban (re)design" shows how local authorities can implement concrete measures to promote ecological diversity in urban areas. From the creation of new green spaces and the naturalization of bodies of water to the greening of roofs and façades, the guide offers practical recommendations and illustrative examples.

Städte grün und vielfältig (um)gestalten

Praxisleitfaden für Kommunen zur Berücksichtigung von biologischer Vielfalt in Gebieten der Städtebauförderung

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The aim of the project is to support the promotion of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in tropical and subtropical coastal regions. This is to be achieved by strengthening the technical information base, promoting the international exchange of experience and developing and communicating policy- and implementation-oriented recommendations for action to decision-makers.

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

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Ecologic Institute, together with Ramboll, Fraunhofer ISI, and CE Delft, is supporting the European Environment Agency (EEA) in the development of an Energy System Report. This report will compare the current status of the European energy system with the target state necessary to achieve the 2030 climate goal.

Transformation of the EU Energy System

Technical Support to the EEA for the Preparation of the Energy System Report

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Event:Discussion
 
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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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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Event:Discussion
 
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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Event:Discussion
 
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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Event:Workshop
 
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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News
 
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Christoph Heinrich as the new Director of Ecologic Institute. He will assume his position on 1 August 2024. Christoph Heinrich takes over from Dr. Camilla Bausch, who is stepping down at the end of this summer after more than 20 years of dedicated work, including almost a decade as Director.
 

Ecologic Institute Welcomes Christoph Heinrich as its New Director

Experienced and internationally well-connected environmental expert joins the team

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promotional poster for the AgriKultur Festival, which will take place in Berlin at the Wriezener Park on September 20-21, 2024. The poster features a stylized carrot designed as a guitar, symbolizing the blend of agriculture and culture. The festival is organized by KOPOS and is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Stadt Land Plus initiative, and FONA (Research for Sustainable Development). The website www.agrikulturfestival.de/berlin is provided for more information.
On 20 and 21 September 2024, the AgriKultur Festival took place in Berlin for the first time. In beautiful late summer weather, around 600 people came together in Berlin-Friedrichshain to learn and exchange ideas about regional agriculture and food. "The festival became a lively place of exchange, a two-day think tank," explain the organizers Annabella Jakab (Netzwerk Flächensicherung e. V.) and Sebastian Rogga (ZALF e. V.).

AgriKultur Festival Berlin 2024

Experience sustainability in urban spaces

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Berlin, Germany

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Cover of urban nature plan featuring photos of parks
The EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 calls on cities to promote urban nature in the form of "Urban Nature Plans" for the protection of biodiversity, for climate protection and adaptation and for the quality of life in cities, and to set ambitious targets for this. This brochure transfers the approach of urban nature plans to the German context and offers concrete tips for implementation. This includes a checklist to determine the extent to which a municipality's existing plans already correspond to urban nature plans.

Urban Nature Plan: Considering quality of life, climate and biodiversity together!

A guide to implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 in urban areas

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Project:Horizon Europe
 
The increasing frequency of floods and droughts highlights the urgent need for climate-resilient landscapes. This is where the European research project SpongeWorks comes in, demonstrating sustainable "sponge" measures in river basins across Greece, France, and the Netherlands/Germany. By restoring rivers, wetlands, and implementing innovative agricultural practices, landscapes are becoming better equipped to retain and release water in a controlled way. With 28 partners involved, the project aims to inspire other regions by sharing success stories and tools to promote "sponge landscapes" across Europe.

Implementing Nature-based Solutions for Water Retention and Climate Resilience in Europe (SpongeWorks)

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Ecologic Institute supports the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) in preparing the ratification of the so-called BBNJ Agreement and the related German implementing laws. The BBNJ Agreement of June 2023 is a UN treaty and the first multilateral legal framework for the protection of biodiversity on the high seas. Ecologic Institute identifies the obligations for Germany and which of them require new legislation, and drafts legal proposals for implementing provisions.

Implementing Legislation for the BBNJ Agreement

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Publication:Report
 
Cover page of the final report titled 'Auswirkung des Klimawandels auf die Wasserverfügbarkeit – Anpassung an Trockenheit und Dürre in Deutschland (WADKlim)' (Impact of Climate Change on Water Availability – Adaptation to Drought and Dryness in Germany). The report is part of the 'TEXTE 143/2024' series and is published by the Umweltbundesamt (German Environment Agency).
The final report of the WADKlim project outlines how climate change affects water availability in Germany and what measures must be taken to meet these challenges. Combining analysis of scientific literature, modeling and the development of practical solutions, the report offers valuable ideas for dealing with water scarcity and water use conflicts. The implementation of further measures, such as water retention in the countryside, will be crucial to mitigating the effects of climate change in Germany.

Auswirkung des Klimawandels auf die Wasserverfügbarkeit – Anpassung an Trockenheit und Dürre in Deutschland (WADKlim)

Abschlussbericht

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