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Socio-ecological transformation is a task for society as a whole
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A common task: Getting involved in socio-ecological transformation

Sustainable transformation cannot succeed without them: citizens, business owners, public administrators – and many others. For socio-ecological…

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A common task: Getting involved in socio-ecological transformation
New episode: “Will transport make the transition?”
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Climate action in transport: push and pull

The transition to climate-friendly transport will only succeed if alternative mobility options are rolled out at the same time as restrictions are…

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Climate action in transport: push and pull
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Annual Report 2022 now available

The Oeko-Institut’s Annual Report 2022 – entitled Make It Happen! – is a timely reminder of the guiding principles for all forms of engagement in all…

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Annual Report 2022 now available
Chair of the Oeko-Institut’s executive board elected as chair of Ecornet
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Jan Peter Schemmel elected as new chair of Ecornet

Jan Peter Schemmel, chair of the executive board of the Oeko-Institut, has been elected as the new co-chair of the Ecological Research Network…

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Jan Peter Schemmel elected as new chair of Ecornet
Networking of the scientific community
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Society for Transdisciplinary and Participatory Research founded

It is not just the demand for transdisciplinary research that has risen in recent years; there is also a growing need for exchange and networking…

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Society for Transdisciplinary and Participatory Research founded
Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity
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Oeko-Institut publishes diversity plan

Further increasing the proportion of women in management positions, especially in the scientific field, making recruitment processes open and…

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Oeko-Institut publishes diversity plan
New episode: Sustainablity through digitalisation?
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Data centres, digital lifestyle, artificial intelligence: podcast on climate action and digitalisation

Due to the massive increase in data transmission relating to the use of digital devices and services, energy consumption at data centres has surged in…

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Data centres, digital lifestyle, artificial intelligence: podcast on climate action and digitalisation
Electromobility does not need metals from the deep sea
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Energy transition feasible without deep-sea mining

A successful energy and mobility transition does not depend on raw materials from deep-sea mining. This is the conclusion drawn in a new study by the…

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Energy transition feasible without deep-sea mining