Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung

Institute for Ecological Economy Research ‒ IOW
Berlin, Germany

The Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IOW) is a leading scientific institute in the field of practice-oriented sustainability research. It devises strategies and approaches for viable, long-term economic activity for an economy which enables a good life and preserves natural resources. For over 25 years, scientists at the IOW have been tackling the challenges of sustainable development and seeking new, often unconventional answers to today's questions about tomorrow. Questions about sustainable corporate management, climate-friendly energy systems, new technologies, sustainable consumption or environmental policy and governance. The IOW excels in its research projects through trans-disciplinary and practical work. Research design and methods are individually tailored to each project. The IOW team of scientists consists of economists and sociologists, engineers and natural scientists. The Institute conducts around 40 research projects per year for sponsors and clients from various sectors of society, such as public institutions, companies, associations and foundations. As an independent institute, the IOW receives no basic public funding and finances itself exclusively from third-party funds for research projects. In addition to its main office in Berlin, the IOW has an office in Heidelberg.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.ioew.de/

Address:
Potsdamer Str. 105, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Country:
Germany

Sub-region:
Western Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Germany
Operating languages
English , German

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
1985
Age (years)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 38
Germany average
 38
Global average
 31
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Thomas Korbun, Marion Wiegand
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2021): Thomas Korbun, Marion Wiegand
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Staff size
2023
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 27
Germany average
 71
Global average
 66
2021
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 107
2019
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 93
% Female staff
2023
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 38%
Germany average
 54%
Global average
 50%
2021
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 57%
2019
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 54%
% Female researchers
2021
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 57%
Germany average
 23%
Global average
 16%
2019
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 51%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 75
Germany average
 111
Global average
 65
2020
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 70
2019
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 49

Social

Twitter
Followers (2023)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 7,068
Germany average
 11,368
Global average
 19,389
Followers (2022)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 6,939
Followers (2021)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 6,130
Followers (2022)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 2,397
Germany average
 10,922
Global average
 16,662
Followers (2019)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 514

Data notes

Last updated: 12/03/2022
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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