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Event:Digital Event
 
At the final symposium of the NormTransform research project on 25 November 2026 in Vienna, representatives from research, policy, business and civil society will discuss the potential of advertising restrictions to support more climate-friendly diets – and how research findings can inform practical action.

Advertising, Consumer Norms and Climate Policy

NormTransform Symposium: : From Insights to Action


online and Vienna, Austria

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Publication:Report
 
How should economics assess adaptation when responding to climate change, which may require fundamental changes to economies and societies rather than incremental adjustments? This ACCREU technical report examines this emerging research field and identifies eight priorities for developing the economics of transformational adaptation.

Research Priorities and Review Paper on Emergent Co-design

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Event:Summer School
 
From 7 to 11 September, Ecologic Institute co-organised the 2026 ICAP Summer School in Bangkok (Thailand). The event brought together 35 government officials from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam for a five-day intensive course on designing and implementing emissions trading systems (ETS).

ICAP Summer School on Emissions Trading in Bangkok

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Bangkok, Thailand

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Publication:Brochure
 
The European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) has published the second 2026 edition of its Clean Industrial Transition Monitor Quarterly Bulletin. The publication tracks economic developments affecting European industry alongside the implementation and expected impact of key initiatives under the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal.

Clean Industrial Transition Monitor

Quaterly Bulletin 02/2026

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Presentation:Speech
 
At the ICES Annual Science Conference, Dr Grit Martinez from Ecologic Institute presented the SEA4FUTURE approach to stakeholder engagement for fisheries bycatch reduction, sharing experiences and lessons with scientists involved in projects across Europe and North America.

Putting Stakeholder Knowledge at the Heart of Fisheries Innovation


Dr. Grit Martinez

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Publication:Article
 
How can sustainability be firmly embedded in the education of medical and pharmaceutical professionals? A research article in the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education explores this question in the German context. The authors identify structural barriers that currently hinder the systematic integration of sustainability and present a political roadmap for higher education, vocational training and continuing professional development.

Sustainability in Pharmaceutical and Medical Education

A political roadmap for Germany

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News
 
We are delighted to announce that Dr Sinja Dittmann, lead author of a study investigating plastic pollution in German rivers, has won first prize in the "Wissen der Vielen – Forschungspreis für Citizen Science" (Knowledge of the Many – Citizen Science Research Award). The study draws on data collected through the Plastic Pirates citizen science initiative. The award is also a recognition of years of collaboration between researchers, educators and the public – and of the many people who have made the Plastic Pirates possible.
 

Plastic Pirates Research Wins First Prize in Citizen Science Research Award

Award-winning study sheds light on plastic pollution in German rivers

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Presentation:Interview
 
Plastic is now found virtually everywhere in the environment – including in our rivers. But how does it get there, even in a country like Germany with a comparatively well-functioning waste management and recycling system? And what needs to change to prevent plastic from entering rivers and, ultimately, the oceans? Doris Knoblauch, Director of the Resources Programme at Ecologic Institute, discussed these questions on the German radio programme WDR 5 Quarks – Wissenschaft und mehr.

How Can We Tackle the Plastic Pollution Problem?


Doris Knoblauch

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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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Project
 
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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Publication:Policy Brief
 
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


Evgeniya Elkina

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Project
 
This project provides scientific support for the NKI funding portfolio and the further development of its funding programmes over the period 2026 to 2030, against the backdrop of tightening public budgets and growing questions around public acceptance of ambitious climate action. Specific tasks ahead include the revision of the Municipal Directive (Kommunalrichtlinie), which expires at the end of 2027, the merging of the two funding calls for model solutions, and support for the new funding call for pioneering municipalities working towards a greenhouse gas neutral municipal administration.

Scientific Support for and Further Development of the Funding Programmes Under the 'National Climate Protection Initiative (NKI)'

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