With the "Energiewende" Germany is on the way towards a fundamental transformation of the energy sytem with the future focus on renewable energies. Especially the substitution of fossil fuels - as source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - can be [...] More

Private households are increasingly in the spotlight not only as consumers but also as a provider of innovative generated power. The applications of renewable generated power become even more diverse and engage in the classic areas of fossil fuels, [...] More

Besides inducing ecological effects, land use changes always have socioeconomic consequences. The IÖW-subproject 'Socioeconomic Assessment of Land Management Strategies' therefore assesses direct and indirect costs and benefits of land management [...] More

The City of Munich has commissioned the bifa Environmental Institute in cooperation with IOeW to facilitate the development of a municipal climate adaptation concept. Major task will be the coordination of all involved departments and units of the [...] More

The project analyses residents' roles and courses of actions in transforming the energy system. It pursues the following objectives: analysing the municipal and regional role structures, role models and behaviours; portraying transitions, [...] More