Development-Environment
Research · Consultancy · Applied expertise

Independent consultancy for sustainable transition and social innovation

Development-Environment is an independent consultancy office working on sustainable development, environmental transition, social innovation and applied research.

Abstract illustration of research, environment, energy and social innovation
Since 1992Long-term interdisciplinary experience
4 focus areasEnvironment & energy, sustainable finance, research, social innovation
BrusselsIndependent consultancy office
Expertise

Four areas of expertise

Development-Environment combines strategic analysis, applied research and advisory support across environmental, social and economic questions.

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Environment, Energy & Sustainable Development

Consultancy and analysis on environmental transition, renewable energy, biomass, water, waste, sustainable buildings, nature preservation, biodiveristy, climate change, natural resource management and environmental-health impacts.

Energy Water Waste Green buildings Nature Biodiveristy Climate Environmental & health impacts
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Social Innovation, Health & Inclusion

Advisory and project management on inclusion, citizen participation and public health programmes, including sport-based approaches for schools, seniors and wider social initiatives.

Social innovation Citizen participation Public Health programmes Inclusion through sport
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Research, Data & Mapping

Applied research, participatory approaches, comparative studies, thematic databases and web-based mapping on sustainability, governance and citizen participation.

Applied research Participatory action research Thematic databases Web mapping
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Sustainable Finance & Economic Instruments

Research and consultancy on public economic instruments for sustainability, including fiscal policy, environmental taxes, subsidies and incentives, ethical finance, complementary currencies, project finance and credit assessment for sustainable investments.

Fiscal policy Environmental taxes Subsidies & incentives Ethical finance Complementary currencies Project finance Sustainable credit analysis
Selected Projects

Illustrative assignments and recent work

A selection of projects illustrating the scope of Development-Environment's consultancy and research activity.

Since 2026

Ecological & Circular Value Chains in Africa

Analysis of the development potential of ecological and circular value chains in West and Sub-Saharan Africa.

2024–2026

Thematic Mapping & Databases

Development of web-based thematic mapping and databases on sustainability, citizen participation and related topics.

Since 2025

Paints & Cleaning Products

Analysis of environmental and health impacts in the paints and cleaning products sector.

2025 · Since 2024

Health, Inclusion & Sport

Advisory work on inclusion and health through sport in schools and for seniors.

Since 2018

Biomass & Heat Production

Biomass supply chain analysis and technical and operational supervision of heat production facilities, within the broader Environment & Energy field.

Since 2010

Participatory Action Research

Coordination of participatory action research programmes on social and complementary currency innovation, sustainable habitats and green buildings.

Long-term expertise

Sustainable Finance & Public Economic Instruments

Studies and advisory work on ecological taxation, fiscal innovation, environmental taxes, public subsidies and incentives, ethical finance, and social and complementary currencies.

Since 2010

Training courses and seminars

Organisation of training courses and seminars in the finance, construction, property and sustainable development sectors.

About

An independent, interdisciplinary consultancy profile

Since 1992 Development-Environment brings together environmental analysis, economic reasoning, social innovation and practical field experience to support transition-oriented initiatives and informed decision-making.

Goéric Timmermans

Sustainable Development & Finance Consultant based in Brussels, working at the intersection of environment, sustainability, governance, inclusion and applied research.

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Interdisciplinary analysis
Bridging environmental, economic, governance and social dimensions.
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Applied and participatory methods
Combining research, field knowledge, mapping and participatory approaches.
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Independent consultancy
Working with institutions, associations, businesses and local authorities.
Contact

Discuss a study or consultancy need

For a study, mapping project, research assignment or consultancy need, feel free to get in touch.

Development-Environment

Independent consultancy office working on sustainable development and finances, environmental transition, social innovation and applied research.

Location
Brussels, Belgium