The European think tank for sustainable policies
Established in 1976, IEEP has advised generations of experts and policymakers
since the very beginning of the European environmental legislation.
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Our environmental programmes
for a sustainable Europe
Our multidisciplinary team works with EU institutions, international organisations, academia, and civil society,
providing integrated approaches and multiple perspectives across several research areas
covering agri-food, biodiversity, land use, trade, climate and circular economy.
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We are the Brussels-based think tank specialised in environmental policy and sustainability.

As an independent, unbiased, impartial, and evidence-based institute, we are committed to supporting organisations to better navigate the European environmental policy landscape and advance impact-driven sustainability policy across the EU and beyond.

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Climate and
Circular Economy 

Global Challenges
and SDGs

Land Use
and Climate

CAP
and Food 

Biodiversity
and Ecosystems  

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Think2030

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networks

The Institute for European Environmental Policy coordinates and takes part in many pan-European initiatives and networks.

European Green Deal
Barometer

Other initiatives
and networks

Evidence-based policy research for a more sustainable Europe

Working with stakeholders across EU institutions, international bodies, academia, civil society and industry, our team of economists, scientists and lawyers produce evidence-based research and policy insight.

Policy advice and intelligence

Our extensive range of expertise and up-to-date knowledge on European policy and legislation enable us to provide clients with tailor-made advice and intelligence.

Capacity building

We help organisations develop and implement environmental policy. Our training includes services such as workshops and individual capacity-building designed for national and international institutions, environmental NGOs and industry.

International conferences and seminars

Our work is featured at events across Europe and globally. We also offer convening services such as stakeholder roundtables and seminars.

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