Thünen-Institut
The Thünen Institute is Germany’s federal research institute dedicated to rural areas, forests, and fisheries.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2009
- Employees
- 5,000
- Headquarters
- Germany
- Type
- Government
About
The Thünen Institute is Germany’s federal research institute dedicated to rural areas, forests, and fisheries. Its multidisciplinary teams develop science‑based solutions that promote sustainable, ecologically sound, and economically competitive agriculture, food production, forestry, marine fisheries, and aquaculture. With nearly 1,200 researchers distributed across 15 specialized institutes in Northern Germany, the institute provides evidence‑driven insights that inform public policy and benefit society at large. Its unique combination of federal mandate, regional focus, and cross‑sector expertise positions it as a leading authority in rural and environmental research.