Initiatives and networks
Our initiatives and networks
The Institute for European Environmental Policy coordinates and takes part in many pan-European initiatives and networks.
Launched by way of a 2019 communication from the European Commission, the Green Deal covers several environmental objectives, with the ultimate aim to make the EU climate neutral by 2050.
The Green Trade Network is a group of experts from over 20 European research organisations, ranging from think tanks to NGOs and academia, conducting evidence-based research and outreach activities on the trade and environment nexus.
IEEP organises a series of briefings on the key European environmental policies. The briefings are held at the European Parliament and are hosted by one or two MEPs. Each briefing revolves around a single theme, with opportunities for questions and discussion.
IEEP is an active member of the Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, a leading NGO coalition fighting dangerous climate change. In its role as knowledge partner, IEEP contributes to the network with science-based recommendations for the engagement activity then run by the organisation.
In June 2021, IEEP and the ZOE Institute founded the EU Wellbeing Economy Coalition, a civil society coalition for moving policy beyond economic growth towards a wellbeing economy.
The ESAD platform gathers a diverse set of stakeholders to collectively discuss and inform EU and national decision-makers on the importance of agricultural Research & Innovation (R&I).
An overview of the efforts being made to facilitate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices across the EU.