Evaluation of the “Society of Ideas – Competition for Social Innovation” funding measure

Duration November 2020 – December 2023

Project manager Dr. René John

Client BMBF

Cooperation partner technopolis

The measures for the promotion of initiatives for social innovations by the BMBF are evaluated together with technopolis and scientifically reflective processed.

In addition to the evaluative monitoring of the funding measures, a series of research papers on current challenges of socially oriented initiatives and their effects in society are produced, among other things. These are to be disseminated in the scientific community with the help of an advisory board and to stimulate discussion on the topics.

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October 2022 – February 2023

Target audience analysis for a positive campaign to strengthen more plant-based food environments

The production and consumption of food in Germany is associated with environmental problems, especially with regard to intensive animal husbandry for food production. Health problems are also associated with the consumption of animal products, such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. From the perspective of a more sustainable diet, a ‘Dietary Shift’ is therefore urgently needed (WBAE 2020). Against this background, the DUH project “Positive Campaign to Strengthen Plant-Based Dietary Environments” aims to contribute to reducing the animal share in the diet to a level that is compatible with humans, animals and the environment (One Health approach).

September 2020 – May 2022

Dialogues on the Waste Prevention Program II

The large quantities of waste that are constantly produced are valuable raw materials. Waste prevention is therefore of great importance. The first waste prevention program of the federal and state governments responds to this. However, the approaches often lack practical relevance, which is why a stronger concretization and binding nature of waste prevention is necessary.

November 2021 – September 2024

Process evaluation of the National Food Waste Reduction Strategy

In February 2019, the German Federal Cabinet approved the National Strategy for Reducing Food Waste presented by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).