Policy intelligence is at the core of what we do. Arepo is an independent consulting company specialising in evaluation, analysis and strategic advice in the fields of climate, energy and sustainability. We support governments, public institutions, international organisations and companies in making evidence-based decisions on policies, programmes and investments.
Our work covers a broad range of topics, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable energy systems, climate policy, biodiversity and sustainable development. Our services include policy and market analysis, studies, quantitative modelling, stakeholder analysis, evaluations and impact assessments.
Policy analysis and strategic advice are one of Arepo’s core areas of expertise. We support governments and policymakers in the design and improvement of policy instruments, drawing on quantitative analysis, modelling and qualitative research. Quantitative models can help assess the expected effectiveness, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of policies before implementation and inform the design of policy instruments to maximise their impact. Stakeholder analysis and the assessment of political, institutional and market frameworks complement this work and provide a deeper understanding of the conditions that determine whether policies succeed.
A second core area is evaluation and impact assessment. Arepo evaluates policies, programmes and projects to understand what works, why it works and under which conditions. We combine quantitative and qualitative methods to assess relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability. Our evaluations analyse investments, policy implementation, institutional change and environmental and climate outcomes, including greenhouse gas emission reductions. The resulting evidence supports learning, accountability and better decision-making and enables us to develop practical recommendations for policymakers, implementing organisations and investors.
Our work is strongly international. Arepo has worked on more than 300 projects in 134 countries – from Brazil to Kenya, from India to Germany. We evaluate and support projects and programmes across the fields of climate, energy and sustainability.
For us, however, international work is about more than geographical reach. High-quality evaluation and policy advice require strong local and contextual knowledge. We therefore work closely with local experts and partner organisations who contribute in-depth understanding of political, economic, institutional and social contexts as well as regional networks and perspectives. By combining Arepo’s methodological and sector expertise with local knowledge, we are able to develop analyses and recommendations that are both robust and context-specific.
On this basis, we also advise organisations and companies on investment decisions and strategies, particularly in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable energy systems, climate action and biodiversity.
Arepo’s interdisciplinary team brings together expertise in economics, environmental and engineering sciences, political science, geography, agricultural economics, ethnology, regional studies and communications. This interdisciplinary perspective enables us to analyse complex transformation processes from multiple angles and to combine technical, economic, political and social perspectives.
Explore our current projects and publications to learn more about where we work and what we do. We also regularly collaborate with external experts and partner organisations around the world and welcome opportunities to build new partnerships for upcoming projects and tenders.