Ecologic Institute is a Berlin-based independent research organisation working at the intersection of environmental science and public policy. Founded in 1995, it describes itself as a private, non-profit think tank focused on applied environmental research, policy analysis and consultancy. Its core mission is to improve environmental policy and support sustainable development by bringing scientific analysis into political decision-making.
The institute’s work covers a wide range of environmental issues, including climate and energy, water, biodiversity, resource efficiency, agriculture and Arctic policy. It also examines how environmental concerns are integrated into other policy fields, with a strong emphasis on the European and international dimensions of its work. Ecologic Institute says it combines inter- and transdisciplinary research with policy assessment and practical advisory work.
Geographically, the organisation operates beyond Germany. It has offices in Berlin, Brussels and Washington, D.C., reflecting a transatlantic profile and regular involvement in European and international networks. It is a member of Ecornet, the Ecological Research Network, and collaborates with other European and global bodies.
Among its current and recent work, Ecologic Institute has been involved in research on the EU’s 2030 climate and energy framework, the Paris Agreement, and longer-term transformation pathways towards 2050. Its website also highlights recent work on systemic environmental risk governance in Europe, including a report that examines how environmental risk drivers interact across societal systems and how governance can respond. The institute’s project portfolio suggests a strong role in climate policy analysis, environmental risk governance and evidence-based advice for public authorities.