Prof. Dr. Dr. Felix Ekardt
Meet Felix
Scientist / Researcher
Leipzig, Germany
Dr. Felix Ekardt is a prominent sustainability expert, philosopher, and legal scholar. As a professor and director at the “Forschungsstelle Nachhaltigkeit und Klimapolitik” (Research Unit for Sustainability and Climate Policy) for over 15 years, he has been instrumental in advancing research on climate policy, environmental law, and sustainable social change. Known for his interdisciplinary approach, he also contributes to policy advising and public discourse on the intersection of ethics, law, and climate action.
Areas of activity:
Climate Change Mitigation
About:
Dr. Felix Ekardt, professor and director of the Forschungsstelle Nachhaltigkeit und Klimapolitik, combines expertise in sustainability, philosophy, and law to address complex issues in climate policy and social transformation. With a research career spanning nearly two decades, including a professorship at the University of Bremen, Dr. Ekardt has focused on creating actionable insights on environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and disrupted nitrogen cycles. His approach emphasizes integrating ethical, legal, and economic dimensions to support sustainability at both the policy and societal levels.
In addition to publishing influential works on topics like sustainable consumption, economic ethics, and climate liability, Ekardt is a public intellectual whose commentaries appear in leading German publications, where he discusses social and environmental responsibilities in times of ecological crisis. His work also extends internationally through his editorial role for the Springer series Environmental Humanities: Transformation, Governance, Ethics, Law, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in transformative environmental studies.
Involvement:
FORSCHUNGSSTELLE NACHHALTIGKEIT UND KLIMAPOLITIK
The Forschungsstelle Nachhaltigkeit und Klimapolitik (Research Center for Sustainability and Climate Policy) is dedicated to interdisciplinary research on climate policy, sustainability, and environmental law. Founded by Professor Felix Ekardt, the center is known for its work in climate legislation, energy policy, and legal frameworks supporting sustainability and biodiversity initiatives.