
The Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung (IÖW) is a leading scientific institute dedicated to practice-oriented sustainability research. Founded in Berlin in 1985, it develops strategies and actionable approaches for a future-proof economy that enables a good life and preserves natural resources. With 51-100 employees, the IÖW focuses on fostering sustainable economic activity and is recognized for its high impact. Its work aligns primarily with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), with secondary relevance to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
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Decent Work & Economic Growth
Rethinking Economy for Sustainable Growth
The IÖW researches strategies for a future-proof economy that creates prosperity, conserves natural resources, and promotes social equity.
Affordable & Clean Energy
Advancing the Transition to Renewable Energy
The organization analyzes the potential of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power, developing concepts to enhance their economic viability and acceptance.
Sustainable Raw Material Extraction for Energy Transition
The IÖW researches environmentally friendly lithium extraction from geothermal waters in the RoLiXX project, a key raw material for clean energy technologies.
Responsible Consumption & Production
Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production
The institute develops strategies for conserving natural resources and researches innovative approaches for environmentally friendly production processes and consumption patterns.
Researching Resource-Efficient Raw Material Extraction
Through research projects like RoLiXX, the IÖW contributes to developing processes that enable sustainable and environmentally sound raw material extraction.
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