Contents:

1. State of Nature in the EU – Publication
2. Mid-term Evaluation of the Renewable Energy Directive – Publication
3. The Future of Power in a Post-carbon Society – Publication
4. Spirited Debate on Energy Security at Atlantic Bridge German Canadian Conference – Presentation
5. The German Energy Transition: Debating Implications for New York State – Event
6. International Economic Law and National Measures to Support Renewable Energy – Presentation
7. Measuring-Progress.eu – Launch
8. Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in German-speaking Regions – Publication
9. Why Do Societies Adapt the Way They Do? – Moderation
10. 2015 Arctic Summer College – Call for Applications
11. Ecologic Institute Seeks New Staff – Opportunities

1. State of Nature in the EU – Publication

   On 20 May 2015, the European Environment Agency (EEA) released its State of Nature in the EU technical report, representing the EU's most comprehensive assessment to date of the status and trends of the EU's birds, habitats and non-bird species. The report is accompanied by a summary report and a brochure released by the European Commission's Directorate-General (DG) for Environment that highlight the technical report's key policy messages. Ecologic Institute contributed to each of the technical report's chapters as part of the EEA's European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity (ETC-BD) and is one of the report's lead authors. The report is available for download. 
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2. Mid-term Evaluation of the Renewable Energy Directive – Publication

   The Renewable Energy Directive (RED) established a framework for promoting renewable energy development in all sectors, including binding national renewable energy targets and a mandatory target of 10% for all Member States for renewable energy use in transport. Commissioned by DG Energy, a consortium composed of CE Delft, Ricardo-AEA, Ecologic Institute, E-Bridge and REKK carried out an assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency so far of measures and actions laid down in the Directive. Stephan Sina, Christine Lucha, Andreas Prahl and Lenat Donat contributed to the study. The resulting study was finished in April 2015, and the findings are published on the DG Energy website. 
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3. The Future of Power in a Post-carbon Society – Publication

   The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) at Johns Hopkins University released a report detailing the future of power in a post-carbon society. Max Grünig, from Ecologic Institute co-authored the report with David Livingston, an associate at the Carnegie's Energy and Climate Program. This Policy Report offers German and American perspectives on the emerging fuel challenges in the transportation sector and the importance of post-carbon cities. It is an example of AICGS' commitment to comparing and contrasting the interests and policies of Germany and the United States in an effort to identify common policy challenges, choices and opportunities. The report is available for download. 
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4. Spirited Debate on Energy Security at Atlantic Bridge German Canadian Conference – Presentation

   Energy security was the topic of a lively dialogue during the 30th German Canadian Conference in Brussels (Belgium). Representing countries with very different energy and climate policy, Michael Keenan, Associate Deputy Minister of National Resources Canada, and Dr. Camilla Bausch, Director of Ecologic Institute, outlined important aspects of their respective national debate before engaging in an exchange with the high-level participants. 
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5. The German Energy Transition: Debating Implications for New York State – Event

   On 29 April 2015, Ecologic Institute US and the Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law at New York University School of Law hosted a discussion about the German Energiewende (Energy Transition). The event provided an opportunity for participants to speak with experts with first-hand insight into the Energiewende and the lessons it may hold for policymakers in New York State, currently pursuing their own comprehensive energy reforms. A summary and a video of the discussion are available for download. 
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6. International Economic Law and National Measures to Support Renewable Energy – Presentation

   The compatibility of national measures to support renewable energy schemes with international trade and investment law was the topic of a presentation by Christiane Gerstetter, Senior Fellow, Ecologic Legal. The presentation was part of the Annual Conference on European Environmental Law of the Academy of European Law at Trier (Germany). The presentation slides are available for download. 
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7. Measuring-Progress.eu – Launch

   'One size fits it all' does not apply when it comes to the right indicators for policy making. The NETGREEN consortium recently published its interactive online tool "measuring-progress.eu," which collects green economy indicators in addition to helping users navigate through them. This tool incorporates the most important indicators and useful information about each of them. Additionally, an interpretation aid and information about related indicators are provided. "Measuring-progress.eu" provides guidance to policy makers and researchers who want to use and further develop indicators and tools in the field. 
   https://measuring-progress.eu/

8. Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in German-speaking Regions – Publication

   Climate change and its impacts are already tangible and necessitate swift and concrete adaptation and mitigation actions. This involves a dual approach, which combats the causes of climate change and also supports society in dealing with a changing climate and its effects. Various options are available including, for example, the use of ecosystem-based or nature-based approaches as a supplement or alternative to engineered measures. This comprehensive study synthesizes evidence from ecosystem-based projects from across the German-speaking regions of Europe and presents the goals and activities of such projects, their benefits, and the barriers they face. It also develops recommendations for policy makers. The study is available for download. 
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9. Why Do Societies Adapt the Way They Do? – Moderation

   As part of the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2015, Dr. Grit Martinez of Ecologic Institute chaired the session, "Safeguarding our Shores: Social and Cultural Dimensions of Coastal Climate Change Adaptation in Europe and the United States." During the session, the origins and meanings of flood protection programs, adaptation measures and strategies in the Netherlands, the UK, Germany and the US were discussed. The presentations are available for download. 
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10. 2015 Arctic Summer College – Call for Applications

    Ecologic Institute and its partners are pleased to announce the 2015 Arctic Summer College and are seeking applications from emerging leaders working to improve Arctic governance from around the world. Applications will be accepted until the deadline on 11 June 2015. 
    https://arcticsummercollege.org/

11. Ecologic Institute Seeks New Staff – Opportunities

    Ecologic Institute is currently in search of new staff members and is advertising for the following positions: Assistant Project Controlling (applications are due 16 June 2015), Financial Accountant, Ecological Volunteers for the Orga Team and Events Team, Apprenticeship as IT Specialist System Integration. For more information regarding the requirements and the necessary application documents, please visit our website. Please apply online. 
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