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
No affiliation
Year founded
1985
Age (years)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 40
Germany average
 39
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Thomas Korbun, Marion Wiegand
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2024): Thomas Korbun, Marion Wiegand
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2023): Thomas Korbun, Marion Wiegand
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Staff size
2025
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 48
Germany average
 77
Global average
 87
2024
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 100
2023
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 27
% Female staff
2025
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 56%
Germany average
 52%
Global average
 50%
2024
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 46%
2023
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 38%
% Female researchers
2025
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 50%
Germany average
 48%
Global average
 47%
2024
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 36%
2021
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 57%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 59
Germany average
 98
Global average
 58
2023
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 69
2022
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 75

Social

Followers (2025)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 6,085
Germany average
 11,684
Global average
 20,551
Followers (2024)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 6,880
Followers (2022)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 6,939
Followers (2025)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 8,000
Germany average
 18,560
Global average
 16,415
Followers (2024)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 7,000
Followers (2022)
Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
 2,397

Data notes

Last updated: 08/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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