Sören Haffer

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Sören Haffer

Political Scientist, MA

Coordinator Transatlantic Events
Senior Event Manager

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Sören Haffer is Senior Events Manager and Coordinator, Transatlantic Events. He has worked with Ecologic Institute since 2007 and has many years of professional experience in conceptualizing, organizing, and implementing international events in various formats and sizes. Sören Haffer is responsible for Ecologic Institute’s Public Diplomacy activities that include study tours, media dialogues, summer schools, and other exchange-oriented dialogue formats. Sören Haffer works in English and German and has advanced knowledge of Polish and Spanish.

Many of his projects focus on climate and energy policy, specifically the German Energy Shift (Energiewende). Examples include study tours for decision makers and journalists from London or transatlantic sister city and media dialogues, e.g., in Chattanooga, Tennessee (USA), on local climate protection and renewable energy initiatives.

Before joining Ecologic Institute in Berlin, Sören Haffer worked with the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Washington, DC (three years) and Warsaw, Poland (two years), where he coordinated the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Transatlantic Program and the Europe Dialogue Program, respectively. Key activities both in Poland and the USA included content development and the implementation of workshops, visitor programs, and conferences. He has established extensive networks with decision makers, representatives from think tanks and NGOs, and members of international organizations and the media.

Sören Haffer studied political science, economics, and education in Heidelberg (Germany) and San Diego (USA) and holds an MA in political science from the Ruprecht-Karls-University, Heidelberg. In his studies, he focused on international environmental, trade, and development policy issues. Before beginning his studies, Sören Haffer completed an apprenticeship with a German credit union in Kiel.

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Recent content by Sören Haffer

Event:Digital Event
 
Workshop Title
On 10 December 2024, the Ecologic Institute and AquaEcology, on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) under the MEER:STARK project, hosted a workshop exploring the critical role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in climate adaptation and marine resilience. The online event brought together leading experts to discuss innovative strategies, cutting-edge research, and cross-sectoral approaches for strengthening marine protection in the face of climate change.

Climate-Ready Marine Protected Areas: Building Resilience and Supporting Marine Adaptation

Virtual Workshop


online

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Event:Discussion
 
On behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, and Climate Protection of the State of Brandenburg (MLUK), the market information meeting "Organic Value Chains for Community Catering" took place on 19 November 2024.

Organic Value Chains for Community Catering

Market Information Talk


Seddiner See, Germany

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Event:Discussion
 
The third organic market information talk on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection of the State of Brandenburg (MLUK) took place on 18 November 2024 at Gut Hesterberg. The topic was 'Value chains for organic meat', with a focus on processing and marketing opportunities.

Value Chains for Organic Meat from Brandenburg

Market Information Talk


Gut Hesterberg, Germany

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Event:Discussion
 
On behalf of the MLUK, we thank all participants for joining the market information talks on 29 October 2024, focusing on "Value chains for organic niche crops from Brandenburg."

Value Chains for Organic Niche Crops from Brandenburg

Market Information Talk – Focus: Buckwheat, amaranth, flax, millet & co. and nuts


Seddiner See, Germany

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Project
 
In this project, Clean Energy Wire (CLEW) and Ecologic Institute organised a series of 10 online briefing events (webinars) to inform journalists about the key elements and topics of European energy and climate policy. In total, more than 130 journalists from 30 countries participated in the ten events, dissecting topics like the 2030 EU climate target, the UN climate change conference COP26 and the EU's carbon border levy plans. The attendees ranged from journalists representing smaller local publications to those from established media such as Bloomberg, NY Times, the Guardian, Euractiv and Die Welt.

Event Series on the European Energy Transition

journalist briefings with Clean Energy Wire (CLEW)

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Project
 
The aim of the thematic trip was to initiate an intensive dialog with international decision-makers, multipliers and journalists from different regions of the world to transfer and exchange experience and knowledge on the challenges of adapting to climate change. The aim was also to convey an up-to-date, authentic image of Germany in the field of climate protection and adaptation.

Theme Tour: Climate protection and climate adaptation

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From 7-11 May 2012, Ecologic Institute organized and implemented a program for 20 international experts and journalists in order to present and discuss climate and energy efficiency policy in Europe and Germany, as well as its engagement in the pre Rio+20 process. Participants were able to speak with representatives from ministries, parliament, think tanks and NGOs.

Visitors Program on Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency

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