Public measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic are leading to a severe economic crisis these days. In order to cope with this crisis, many expect the state to act strong. Therefore, governments across the world have pledged billions of Euros for extensive recovery programs. But how “green” should these recovery programs be? read more
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The Coronavirus Crisis as a Social and Scientific Challenge
The importance of sustainability and resilience - A reconstruction after the coronavirus crisis must be a transformation which strengthens the sustainability of the economy and society. The huge state interventions and investments to protect the economy which have been prompted in the short term by the coronavirus crisis must therefore be oriented towards the guiding concept of sustainability.... read more
Perspectives of sustainable and crisis-proof cities in the
‘More local, public and agile, the cornerstones of a resilient post-Corona city’ The shutdown of public and economic life; the rediscovery of what is really ‘systemically relevant’; new forms of community spirit and of generations; read more
Why Planetary Health can promote a more inclusive
One of the most important questions arising from the painful corona crisis is: how can we make the economic case for investing in a green, healthy and just recovery for people and the planet? The COVID-19 pandemic offers many lessons, despite the early stage of global responses. read more
The coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for an innovative future
While the future of humanity has always been unpredictable, major challenges — like the current pandemic — have been an inevitable part of our shared history. What is different now, however, is that human beings have become the dominant force of planetary change. In other words, the Anthropocene has arrived, and with it an unprecedented opportunity to steer our collective future. read more
How COVID-19 Can Drive Transformational Change in Cities
Across the world, from Wuhan to New York City, cities are on the frontline of the unfolding COVID-19 crisis. Starting with overwhelmed heath care systems, cities are experiencing unprecedented strain across social, economic and environmental systems as economies grind to a standstill. read more
Navigating abrupt system changes
Irrespective of the health issues, the coronavirus pandemic that we are currently experiencing demonstrates that rapid and radical responses of governments and business, as well as rapid lifestyle changes, are possible. Suddenly, we’ve found we are able to adjust personal habits and routines (e.g. not shaking hands) read more
