The Institute for Social-Ecological Research
ISOE is an independent institute that develops social-ecological concepts for sustainable development. As an innovative scientific think tank we undertake transdisciplinary research for society, policy makers and industry – providing support for sound decision-making processes. ...read more
Water for Southern Africa – New ISOE research project within the framework of the international initiative SASSCAL
In many parts of southern Africa, the amount of rainfall fluctuates very widely. In addition, there are extreme periods of drought. In this semi-arid region, climate change, population and economic growth, but also a more intensive agriculture increase the pressure on the resource water and thus...more
Drug residue in the water cycle – the solutions lie with those that cause it
Today, more than 100 different drugs are found in almost all bodies of surface water, in some groundwater and even in drinking water. Laws are not sufficient. Current research projects of ISOE – Institute for Social-Ecological Research reveal effective solutions for solving the problem.more
Sahel region: Climate change impacts men and women differently
![[Translate to Englisch:] Befragung im micle-Projekt](uploads/pics/micle-survey_02.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Befragung im micle-Projekt")
So far, there have been few scientifically validated insights into the relationship between climate change, environmental changes and migration. It is also unclear whether Europe will really be faced with a rising number of “environmental refugees”. An international research team coordinated by...more
Project mobile2020: Handbook on promoting cycling now published
How can bicycles become an integral part of a city-friendly culture of mobility in small and middle-sized cities? Bicycles still aren’t a normal part of the city landscape in many cities in central and Eastern Europe. On the contrary – even the necessary infrastructure is still missing. But there...more
Project CuveWaters nominated for the 2012 “Sustainable Developments” research award
![[Translate to Englisch:] CuveWaters Gardening](uploads/pics/cuvewaters-gardening.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] CuveWaters Gardening")
The research project CuveWaters has been nominated for the “Sustainable Developments” research award of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). This makes the research team from the German state of Hesse, led by ISOE – Insitute for Social Ecological Research in Frankfurt/Main,...more
What kind of sustainability research do we need? ISOE-Conference in Science Year 2012
The Year of Science 2012 is dedicated to research in the service of sustainable development. Sustainability research is seen as a key to the future – but sustainability research can only succeed if science and society work more closely together than in the past. What does this mean, however, for...more
What do sustainable mobility concepts look like? Öko-Institut, ISOE and car2go launch study on car sharing
![[Translate to Englisch:] Elektroauto](uploads/pics/elektroauto_2_01.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Elektroauto")
Car sharing is trendy, it’s seen as being flexible and sustainable – especially when the cars are powered by electricity. But when it comes to car sharing, how eco- and user-friendly are electric cars really compared to conventional automobiles? Who uses the cars and how are they being used? The...more
Institute report 2012
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