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Plastic Pirates – The Sea Begins Here!

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1 May 2018 to 30 June 2018
15 September 2018 to 15 November 2018
Germany
Initially developed for the Science Year 2016/*17 – Seas and Oceans of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the funding for the youth campaign "Plastic Pirates" has been extended as part of the BMBF's research focus "Plastic in the Environment". The campaign takes place from 1 May until 30 June 2018 and allows young people between 10 and 16 years old to become scientists and contribute to a large citizen science project. A second period for sampling is envisaged for 15 September until 15 November 2018. We invite all young people to join! For "Plastic Pirates", the PlastikNet team at Ecologic Institute is collaborating with the Kieler Forschungswerkstatt.Read more
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Conference
Climate
Energy
Indicators
Transport

EFEX Conference: 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency

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26 June 2018
Washington, DC
United States
On 26 June 2018, the International Symposium on Energy Efficiency will bring together leaders from all over the globe as part of the EFEX project to talk about the ways in which energy efficiency has proven to be not only a tool for meeting environmental and sustainability goals and commitments but also an opportunity to increase participation and prosperity in all segments of society. Registration for the conference is open, and you can still get in at the discounted early bird rate. You'll find further information including registration details on the symposium's website.Read more
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Visitors Program
Climate
Energy
Transport

EFEX Study Tour on Energy Efficiency

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25 June 2018 to 29 June 2018
Washington, DC
United States
The EFEX study tour from 25 to 29 June 2018 complements our 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency on 26 June with an in-depth exploration of energy lighthouse projects in the capital region. The program includes presentations and field trips on topics ranging from energy efficiency to renewable energy and sustainable mobility, with a special focus on the interconnections between these sectors. While these topics are technical in nature, the program is designed for a broad range of civil-society participants both from the US and Europe and will allow participants to make deep connections with their peers.Read more
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Conference
Bioeconomy
Business
Industry
Investment
Resources
Sustainability

Innovative Bio-based Products: Investment, Environmental Impacts and Future Perspectives

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6 June 2018
Brussels
Belgium
This conference will look into the innovative bio-based products sector. It will present key insights on the environmental impacts, investment potential and innovative aspects of selected bio-based products. Attending the event is free of charge. Please register by 4 May 2018.Read more
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Education
Health
Waste
Water

Plastic Pirates – The Sea Begins Here!

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1 May 2018 to 30 June 2018
15 September 2018 to 15 November 2018
Germany
Initially developed for the Science Year 2016/*17 – Seas and Oceans of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the funding for the youth campaign "Plastic Pirates" has been extended as part of the BMBF's research focus "Plastic in the Environment". The campaign takes place from 1 May until 30 June 2018 and allows young people between 10 and 16 years old to become scientists and contribute to a large citizen science project. A second period for sampling is envisaged for 15 September until 15 November 2018. We invite all young people to join! For "Plastic Pirates", the PlastikNet team at Ecologic Institute is collaborating with the Kieler Forschungswerkstatt.Read more
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Consumer Policy
Education
Governance
Waste
Water

Social and Political Dimensions of Plastics in the Environment – Introductory and Networking Meeting

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27 March 2018
Munich
Germany
On 27 March 2018 around 20 social scientists, all being involved in one of the research projects of the BMBF research programme "Plastic in the Environment", met to network and discuss future possibilities to increase the visibility of the social and political dimensions of plastics in the environment. The chair for science and technology policy at the Munich Center for Technology in Society organised the meeting together with Ecologic Institute.Read more
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Workshop
Waste
Water

Sampling, Sample Preparation and Analysis of Microplastics

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21 March 2018 to 22 March 2018
Karlsruhe
Germany
Around 50 scientists from twelve collaborative projects of the research focus on plastics in the environment met for a first exchange on sampling, sample preparation and analysis of microplastics at the Water Technology Center (TZW) in Karlsruhe. The workshop, organized by TZW and the Ecologic Institute, aimed to coordinate and learn from each other the many difficulties in identifying and quantifying microplastics from water or soil samples.Read more
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Workshop
Climate
Democracy
Energy
EU Environment

Climate Action and the Future of Europe – EU Climate Think Tank Round Table

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14 March 2018
Berlin
Germany
Speaker
R. Andreas Kraemer
The first meeting of think tanks focusing on EU climate policy explored how European climate action can help to address the multiple crises the EU is facing. Supported by the Mercator Foundation, convened by Mercator Senior Fellow R. Andreas Kraemer and hosted by Ecologic Institute, 20 representatives from policy institutes from 10 countries identified windows of opportunity for policy intervention, and explored ways and means for cooperation and coordination in the EU.Read more
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Conference
Adaptation
Agriculture
Land Use
Marine Policy
Water

Sustainable Ecosystem Governance under Changing Climate and Land Use in the Baltic Sea Region – 3rd BONUS Symposium

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14 March 2018 to 16 March 2018
Gdansk
Poland
Speaker
Dr. Nico Stelljes
Dr. Grit Martinez
This final conference will introduce results of four BONUS projects ending in 2018. Novel approaches for managing nutrients, as well as governance approaches for the Baltic Sea region will be presented for discussion. Ecologic Institute will present research results of the BONUS project Soils2Sea. All scientists and stakeholders with a vested interest in sustainable ecosystem-based governance in the Baltic Sea region are invited to join the conference. Read more

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