Öko-Institut
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About Öko-Institut e.V.
editThe Öko-Institut e.V. is one of the leading independent research and consulting institutions in Europe dedicated to promoting a sustainable future. Since its founding in 1977, the institute has developed a variety of strategies and foundations to realize the vision of sustainable development at global, national, and local levels. With an interdisciplinary approach, the institute works closely with partners from business, science, and civil society to develop innovative solutions for complex ecological challenges.
Key Products and Services
editThe Öko-Institut offers comprehensive expertise in various areas, including digitalization, energy transition, climate policy, just transformation, nuclear technology, mobility transition, sustainable economy, resource transition, and environmental law. It advises decision-makers from politics, business, and civil society and supports them in the development and implementation of sustainable strategies. Key clients include ministries at federal and state levels, companies, and the European Union.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of the Öko-Institut is to contribute to the long-term preservation of nature and the environment through scientific expertise and consulting competence, and to secure the livelihoods for all people, including future generations. The institute advocates for democratic and socially just transformation processes and is convinced that such changes can only be achieved through close cooperation at the international level.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Öko-Institut is actively engaged in promoting the energy transition and climate policy with the goal of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050. It supports projects that address the just design of the energy and mobility transition and promotes the development of concepts to reduce the demand for primary raw materials within the framework of the Circular Economy. The institute strives to promote the integration of sustainability goals into political and economic decisions through its work, thereby making a significant contribution to global sustainability.
Current Projects and Publications
editThe Öko-Institut is involved in numerous projects that address the challenges of the energy transition, sustainable urban development, and water responsibility in global supply chains. It regularly publishes studies and reports that provide important insights and recommendations for the implementation of climate protection measures and sustainable practices. Through its publications and events, the institute contributes to raising awareness and knowledge transfer in society.
The Öko-Institut e.V. remains an indispensable player in the field of sustainability research and consulting, continuously working to develop innovative solutions for an environmentally friendly and just future.
Sources:
edit- https://www.oeko.de/
- https://www.oeko.de/das-institut/
- https://www.oeko.de/en/institute/team/
- https://www.oeko.de/publikation/contextualising-behavioural-change-in-energy-programmes-involving-intermediaries-and-policymaking-organizations-working-towards-changing-behaviour/
- https://www.oeko.de/kontakt/