Permanent disposal of radioactive waste
High-level radioactive waste (HLW) will remain dangerous for time spans beyond human comprehension. ...
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Green electricity
From quality standards to certification schemes – the Öko-Institut’s work on green electricity spans a wide range of...
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Strategies for a sustainable resource supply for electro-mobility
Quotas for electro-mobility and rules on battery recycling: is China a step ahead of the EU?
The Chinese government recently issued new rules on the disposal of electric vehicle batteries. Among other things, they require manufacturers to... more
Complex environmental law requires necessary emphases
European environmental law: Improving implementation in Germany
Lack of staff, problems of coordination between government agencies, unclear legislation: the reasons why implementation of EU environmental law in... more
Out now: Annual report 2017
Let’s make a wish! Annual report 2017
2017 was a special year for the Oeko-Institut: we celebrated our 40th anniversary! We reviewed four decades of scientific work and outlined the... more
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Exnovation - Actively managing change
It is the counterpart to innovation: exnovation describes the phasing out of unsustainable structures and technologies, materials and products.... more
How can electric freight transport contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Electric road freight: German-Swedish research collaboration has started
At present, road freight transport mainly runs on diesel, producing around 56 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in Germany annually. The figure is... more
Förderung des nachhaltigen Konsums in asiatischen Ländern
Exporting environmental protection: Sustainability in South-East Asia
Exporting cars is an important part of Germany’s economy. But can an awareness of sustainability issues and the idea of protecting the environment... more
How climate action can succeed in cities and municipalities
Implementing climate policies at the local level
How can cities and municipalities contribute to climate mitigation? What are the municipal institutions, actors and processes that matter? more