Contents:

1. Developing the Man-Made Environment, Strengthening Ecosystem Services - Policy Paper
2. Perspectives on the Use of Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management in Cleveland and Milwaukee - Publication
3. Innovative Water Technologies and Transfer of Research Results at Wasser Berlin International - News
4. Bridging the Gap between Science and Policy: Achieving a Sustainable Dialogue Between Policy Makers and Scientists within BioFresh - Presentations
5. How to Best Adapt to Climate Change? - Insights from Applied Research - News
6. Invitation to a Workshop at the European Maritime Day 2013 - News
7. Launch of the 2013 Arctic Summer College - News
8. Birthday on Earth Day: 5 Years of Ecologic Institute US - News

1. Developing the Man-Made Environment, Strengthening Ecosystem Services - Policy Paper

   In this policy paper, a group of young researchers, among them Ecologic Institute's Holger Gerdes, provides possibilities and suggestions for a transformation of the approach taken in Germany towards ecosystem services, which should allow for the integration of this concept into relevant policy areas and cross-cutting issues. The policy paper is available for download.
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2. Perspectives on the Use of Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management in Cleveland and Milwaukee - Publication

   In this journal article, the authors – among them Darla Nickel and Melissa Keeley, both Ecologic Institute alumnae – analyze the stormwater infrastructure of the two cities. The focus lies on the question of how green and grey infrastructure can most successfully be combined and integrated for rain-water management. While grey infrastructure refers to conventional piped drainage and water treatment systems, the term "green infrastructure" encompasses land and plant based ecological treatment systems and processes. The report can be purchased on the homepage of the publisher "Springer-Verlag".
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3. Innovative Water Technologies and Transfer of Research Results at Wasser Berlin International - News

   With a focus on water and wastewater technologies, the Wasser Berlin International 2013, a capital goods trade fair and congress for water technologies, took place from 23 to 26 April 2013 in Berlin (Germany). Ecologic Institute, as part of the FP7WaterDiss2.0 project, organized several presentations, displayed information at the stand "Center of Excellence for Innovation" and enabled five high-profile European-funded projects to interact with interested stakeholders. The presentation slides are available for download.
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4. Bridging the Gap between Science and Policy: Achieving a Sustainable Dialogue Between Policy Makers and Scientists within BioFresh - Presentations

   Creating an open dialogue between scientists and policy makers has been recognized as a crucial aspect of effectively integrating scientific findings into relevant policy fields. Ecologic Institute, together with Oxford University and the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC), organized a one day event dedicated to exploring this topic within the BioFresh project’s annual meeting in Machern, Germany. Amongst the speakers were Ecologic Institute’s Timo Kaphengst, Ulf Stein and Dr. Eleftheria Kampa. The presentation slides are available for download.
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5. How to Best Adapt to Climate Change? - Insights from Applied Research - News

   In March 2013, the first European Climate Change Adaptation (ECCA) conference took place in Hamburg (Germany). The overarching topic was "Integrating Climate into Action," with the objective of translating shared ideas into action for adaptation to climate change. Such action could ensure reduced vulnerability and growing resilience to climate change in Europe and internationally. The Ecologic Institute presented the results of three projects concerning climate change adaptation issues. The presentation slides are available for download.
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6. Invitation to a Workshop at the European Maritime Day 2013 - News

   On Wednesday, 22 May, Ecologic Institute – together with Fresh Thoughts Consulting and Milieu – will hold a workshop on the subject of "Supporting adaptation efforts in coastal and maritime areas through guidance and good practice examples". The event will take place at the Stakeholders' Day of the European Maritime Day, which will be celebrated in Malta this year and aims to facilitate stakeholder cooperation in the development of integrated maritime policies. Registration for the workshop is still open.
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7. Launch of the 2013 Arctic Summer College - News

   On Earth Day 2013, the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Ecologic Institute officially launched the 2013 Arctic Summer College. Following successful programs in 2011 and 2012, the Arctic Summer College 2013 again creates a network of emerging leaders and experts that are brought together for 8 weeks in web-based seminars (webinars) from 8 July to 26 August 2013 on Mondays from 18:00-20:00 Central European Time. The program aims to build a lasting, policy-oriented network of Arctic professionals to strengthen communication between peoples and nations, scientific disciplines, policy areas, and across the science-policy field to improve environmental governance in the Arctic region. Applications will be accepted until 30 May 2013.
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8. Birthday on Earth Day: 5 Years of Ecologic Institute US - News

   Five years ago, on Earth Day 2008, Ecologic Institute's transatlantic program found an institutional foothold with the incorporation of Ecologic Institute in Washington, DC (EIUS). A recognized public charity under U.S. law, EIUS has since expanded its presence with a second office in San Mateo, California, and actively engages partners and stakeholders in government, academia, and civil society throughout North America. On this occasion, EIUS and Ecologic Institute Berlin - together with US partner institutions - celebrated their transatlantic activities with workshops, presentations, and discussions. Videos, presentation slides and further information are available online.
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