Institute for Environmental Policy

Institute for Environmental Policy (IEP) is an analytical unit of the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic (MoE SR). Our mission is to provide high-quality and reliable environmental analyses and forecasts for the Slovak government and the public. IEP's analysis of the deposit refund system served as the foundation for the subsequent legislature. Through our analyses and commentaries, we contribute to public discourse and introduce our own topics, such as examining the impact of the environment on public health.

IEP publicly shares the following materials:

• IEP Working Papers – Along with policy briefs, these are the main analytical publications of IEP. Economic analyses examine issues in detail and include recommendations for policymakers. These analyses are generally longer (30+ pages) and intended for a wider audience.
• IEP Policy Briefs – Short materials, mostly written in response to current issues. These documents provide information for the general public and media. Some may also include recommendations.