Raison d'être

In 1990 seven leading ecologically oriented research institutes...

...in German-speaking countries came together to form a network ökoforum. The common purpose of this forum is to develop ecologically acceptable, economically viable and socially attractive concepts for the future - to pursue sustainable development pathways.

ökoforum is more than the sum of the individual institutes:
By bringing together their diverse focuses of research and experience, a great range of disciplines can combine in a united effort, creating essential synergisms.

ökoforum is...

Innovation
the forum for ecological science, innovative in its topics, scientific methods, action plans and implementation strategies.

Dissemination the forum for ecological discourse among all interested players, for disseminating knowledge.

Networking
the forum for networking ecologically oriented institutes in Europe to tackle transnational issues.