Partnership
Partnership
Driving sustainability through research and collaboration
With over five decades of leadership in environmental policy research, IEEP stands as a beacon for generations of environmental experts and European policymakers. Since its creation in 1976, IEEP has bridged the gap between science-informed research and policymaking. Our mission is to promote a greener future by providing actionable insights, fostering informed dialogue, and influencing the European environmental agenda.
About IEEP Partnership
At IEEP – Institute for European Environmental Policy, partnerships are designed to create both knowledge and impact. We collaborate with a diverse network of organisations that share our commitment to advancing sustainability, evidence-based policy, and meaningful environmental action across Europe.
Our partnerships bring together foundations, businesses, academia, and civil society organisations to foster dialogue, generate independent expertise, and support high-level engagement with European policymakers.
Why partner with IEEP?
Independent expertise
We are renowned for our unbiased, high-quality research.
Policy impact
We work to shape environmental policies through science-based recommendations.
Collaborative network
We connect diverse stakeholders to tackle environmental challenges.
Partners gain access to:
- Independent, policy-relevant expertise from IEEP’s multidisciplinary team
- Commissioned research outputs tailored to specific thematic priorities
- Participation in high-level roundtables and thematic platforms organised by IEEP’s
- Visibility and engagement opportunities through flagship events such as Think2030 conferences
- Direct exchange with European policymakers, experts, and stakeholders
- Opportunities to contribute to policy impact through collaborative projects and publications
By joining IEEP’s network, you become part of a visionary effort to create a sustainable world built on informed and collaborative action.
Working with IEEP
Shared goals, tangible benefits
As a member of the IEEP network, your organisation benefits from an enriched partnership, helping to shape the European environmental policy landscape. Here are the highlights of our membership benefits:
- Access to expertise: tap into the knowledge and insights of IEEP’s experts and strategic advisory councils.
- Influence on policy: participate in working groups and projects that shape science-informed policies.
- Governance participation: contribute to decision-making processes within IEEP and its membership network with full voting rights at IEEP’s General Assembly.
- Strategic networking: join a community of think tanks, policymakers, industries, civil society and sustainability leaders.
Your contribution directly supports IEEP’s research efforts, fostering sustainable policy development across Europe.
Our Partnership ecosystem
Foundations
We work with foundations to develop impactful initiatives that combine policy relevance with practical implementation. Partnerships may include:
- High-level policy roundtables
- Professional trainings and capacity-building activities
- Commissioned on-the-ground projects with civil society organisations and social economy actors
- Thematic platforms and strategic visibility opportunities at high-level conferences
Businesses
IEEP partners with businesses seeking robust, independent analysis and strategic engagement on sustainability and environmental policy issues. Collaborations can include:
- Ad hoc research and policy analysis
- Participation in expert roundtables
- Engagement in thematic platforms and policy discussions
Academia
We collaborate with universities and research institutions to strengthen the connection between scientific knowledge and policymaking. Partnerships support:
- Joint research projects and publications
- Policy-oriented academic collaboration
- Expert exchanges and knowledge-sharing roundtables
Civil Society Organisations
Civil society partnerships help connect research, policy, and implementation on the ground. We work with CSOs to:
- Contribute to foundation-supported projects
- Strengthen policy visibility and stakeholder engagement
- Participate in high-level conferences and thematic dialogues
Due Diligence
Ensuring alignment and integrity
IEEP ensures all prospective members undergo a robust due diligence process. This process evaluates:
- Alignment with IEEP’s mission and values.
- Transparency in environmental performance metrics and reporting.
- Reputation within the sustainability domain, including any history of controversies.
- Potential for collaboration to advance European sustainability objectives.
This rigorous evaluation ensures our partnerships uphold the highest standards of integrity and purpose.
Join us today
For more information, read IEEP’s Partnership proposal and get in touch with Mattia Bonfanti, IEEP Head of Strategic Partnerships at mbonfanti@ieep.eu
