Membership
Membership
Driving sustainability through research and collaboration
With over four 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 Membership
IEEP invites expressions of interest from organisations dedicated to sustainability. Membership is open to a broad spectrum of institutions, including corporations, NGOs, academic entities, and public organisations. We welcome applicants who share our vision for sustainable development and value rigorous, impactful research.
Our added value:
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.
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.
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
Becoming an IEEP member means championing sustainability through informed action. Share your vision, enrich your impact, and help drive the change we all aspire to see.
Explore Membership opportunities by contacting Mattia Bonfanti, Head of Networks and Governance, at
mbonfanti@ieep.eu
