The
The oekom verlag, founded in 1989 by Jacob Radloff, is a leading German specialist publisher for ecology and sustainability based in Munich. For over 30 years, the publisher has been working to discuss central issues such as climate protection, sustainable use of natural resources, and biodiversity conservation in the public sphere and to establish them as challenging tasks for politics, business, and society.
True to the motto "From Knowledge to Action," the oekom verlag is committed to taking responsibility for a sustainable development of society, not only in its publishing activities but also in its role as a company. The main mission of the publisher is to implement and anchor the guiding principle of sustainability in society. This is achieved through the publication of books, journals, and brochures that address the topic from various perspectives and for different target groups – from popular non-fiction to specialized media in social-ecological research[2][3].
The oekom verlag is a pioneer in the publishing industry regarding sustainability. Here are some of the key initiatives and goals:
The oekom verlag remains innovative and committed. In 2023, the publisher moved from Goetheplatz in Munich after over 25 years to Goethestraße 28, opening new opportunities and spaces for future projects. Additionally, the publisher regularly releases current works that address pressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and social-ecological transformation[3].
Thus, the oekom verlag is not just a publisher but an active participant and promoter of sustainable and ecological development in our society.
