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Scientific Statement Warns Against Pesticide-related Changes in the Draft Omnibus Package

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Berlin, Germany
An independent scientific statement, led by Dr. Lindsey Hendricks-Franco (Ecologic Institute) and co-signed by more than 200 researchers and medical professionals across Europe, has been addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The statement warns that proposed amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 on plant protection products included in the draft Omnibus Simplification Package could weaken fundamental safeguards in pesticide risk assessment, with implications for environmental protection, biodiversity and human health.
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The image is taken from Freepik.com, Cover: Ecologic Institute, 2025

Romania's Draft Penalty Rules for Violations of the EU Methane Regulation

Assessment of the draft law of 11 November

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Case Study
This paper examines the penalty provisions in the draft Romanian implementing law proposed by the Romanian government on 22 July 2025. It briefly considers the draft's legislative status, assesses its compliance with EU-MER, and compares it with good practice in Denmark and with Italy's draft law.
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Ecologic Institute Becomes an Official Partner of the Biodiversity Bridge

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Berlin, Germany
On 4 December 2024, the Ecologic Institute hosted an initial meeting with Dr. Tobias Raffel, Managing Director of Biodiversity Bridge e.V. Since December 2025, the Ecologic Institute has been an official partner of Biodiversity Bridge. Together with additional partner institutions, the collaboration aims to strengthen knowledge exchange and joint engagement for biodiversity.
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Photo: Benjamin Kupilas, Cover page: John Wiley & Sons

Weak Effects From Human Impact on Composition and Trophic Structure of Fish Communities in a Tropical Lowland River System

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Myanmar is a global biodiversity hotspot, home to over 570 freshwater fish species and many endemics. Yet its rivers face mounting pressure from pollution, land-use change and declining water quality. This study co-authored by Ecologic Institute's Dr. Benjamin Kupilas offers novel insights into how tropical fish communities respond to these stresses.
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Ecologic Institute: Science and Policy for a Sustainable World

Ecologic Institute conducts inter- and transdisciplinary environmental research. In its role as a private, independent organization, Ecologic Institute is dedicated to the preparation of relevant sociopolitical aspects of sustainability research and contributing new knowledge to environmental policy. Innovative research methods, an orientation on practice and a transdisciplinary approach ensure scientific excellent and social relevance. The work done at Ecologic Institute covers the spectrum of environmental topics and includes the integration of environment-related issues into other political spheres.

Ecologic Institute was founded in 1995 and collaborates closely with other European and international bodies, including active participation as a member of the Ecological Research Network (Ecornet). Today, the more than 100 individuals at Ecologic Institute work in a variety of international and interdisciplinary project teams.

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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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With successful work in more than 75 European research projects, our scientists can point to a strong track record in conducting highly effective, interdisciplinary research. We coordinate some of these projects ourselves, taking care of everything from forming the consortium and developing the concept to project management und scientific coordination. In other projects, we provide expertise and diverse experience in specific areas.
 

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