The Institute of Advanced Studies on Sustainability (IoS) is a legally independent institution of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. It was established in 2002, is headquartered in Munich, Germany, serves as a centre of excellence in the field of environmental sciences and technology, and provides service to the governments in Europe as well as to the private sector and to the scientific community.

The Institute supports any attempts to gain knowledge on integrated resources management, and to interpret scientific information to decision makers in governmental institutions and in industry. It acts at the interface between the various scientific disciplines, the decision making sector and the public.

The mission of the Institute is to assist in the further development and in the practical application of the concept of sustainability throughout Europe.

The Institute accomplishes its purpose by

• bringing together experts and advise seekers.
• exploring needs for further research and for actions to be taken.
• organizing and moderating multi-disciplinary conferences and workshops.
• initiating and coordinating research projects.
• analyzing the outcome of conferences and research projects.
• transferring knowledge to decision makers and to the public.
• supporting development of technology and legal frameworks.