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The ISOE, short for Institute for Social-Ecological Research, is one of the leading independent institutes for sustainability research. Based in Frankfurt am Main, the ISOE has been working for over 30 years on the development of scientific foundations and future-oriented concepts for politics, civil society, and the economy – at regional, national, and international levels.
The ISOE offers a wide range of social science services, including:
The main mission of the ISOE is to create scientific foundations and future-oriented concepts for sustainable development. The institute aims to develop socially relevant and scientifically innovative solutions through transdisciplinary research and close collaboration with various stakeholders from politics, civil society, and the economy. The values of the ISOE include independence, transdisciplinarity, and a strong orientation towards practice[4].
The ISOE is strongly engaged in various sustainable areas:
The ISOE is engaged in various current projects and events, such as the Frankfurt Citizen University, which takes place outdoors in the summer and addresses topics like the importance of insects in the city. Additionally, the ISOE organizes workshops and symposiums to promote dialogue between science, politics, and practice, such as at the World Biodiversity Forum[4].
The ISOE combines scientific excellence with social relevance and continuously advocates for a sustainable future. Through its research and consulting, it makes an important contribution to solving social-ecological challenges.