ISOE - Institut für sozial-ökologische Forschung

The ISOE, short for Institute for Social-Ecological Research, is one of the leading independent institutes for sustainability research. Based in Frankfurt am Main, the ISOE has been working for over 30 years on the development of scientific foundations and future-oriented concepts for politics, civil society, and the economy – at regional, national, and international levels.

The ISOE offers a wide range of social science services, including:

• Evaluations and Impact Analyses: Through expert surveys, case studies, and scenario developments, the ISOE supports organizations in assessing and optimizing their programs and strategies.
• Strategic Consultations: The ISOE provides advice in the areas of organizational development, training concepts, and sustainable development.
• Research and Consulting: Research and consulting assignments are carried out for federal ministries, political parties, foundations, and associations to develop innovative solutions for social-ecological challenges[3][4].

The main mission of the ISOE is to create scientific foundations and future-oriented concepts for sustainable development. The institute aims to develop socially relevant and scientifically innovative solutions through transdisciplinary research and close collaboration with various stakeholders from politics, civil society, and the economy. The values of the ISOE include independence, transdisciplinarity, and a strong orientation towards practice[4].

The ISOE is strongly engaged in various sustainable areas:

• Biodiversity and Ecosystems: The institute conducts intensive research on topics such as biodiversity loss and the renaturation of ecosystems. It supports the implementation of the EU Renaturation Law and works on transformative change processes to protect biodiversity[4].
• Climate Adaptation: The ISOE develops concepts and strategies for adapting to climate change, particularly in municipalities and agricultural areas. It researches innovative solutions such as agricultural cultivation with treated water[4].
• Sustainable Nutrition: With the concept of the "Planetary Health Diet," the ISOE works to connect healthy nutrition and sustainability and develop recommendations for municipalities to protect the environment and promote health[4].
• Sustainable Mobility Management: The ISOE also advocates for sustainability in its own operations, for example, through the initiative "Bicycle-Friendly Employer" and the optimization of resource consumption[4].

The ISOE is engaged in various current projects and events, such as the Frankfurt Citizen University, which takes place outdoors in the summer and addresses topics like the importance of insects in the city. Additionally, the ISOE organizes workshops and symposiums to promote dialogue between science, politics, and practice, such as at the World Biodiversity Forum[4].

The ISOE combines scientific excellence with social relevance and continuously advocates for a sustainable future. Through its research and consulting, it makes an important contribution to solving social-ecological challenges.

• 1 - https://www.diqz.de/qm-lexikon/welche-unternehmen-brauchen-ein-zertifiziertes-qualitaetsmanagement-und-welchen-nutzen-bringt-es/
• 2 - https://www.isoe-network.net
• 3 - https://www.isoe.org/institut/leistungen-und-methoden/
• 4 - https://www.isoe.de
• 5 - https://www.isoe.de/das-institut/organisation/