… Opportunities for transformative learning in the coronavirus cris The coronavirus pandemic brings about drastic changes for a great many people. When social life … pandemic is overcome. This will require a close discussion with stakeholders, effective interfaces for the transfer of sustainability, theoretical, empirical and …

… the world with increased clarity. With astonishment, we have seen political taboos and unques-tioned assumptions falling by the wayside, allowing our institutions to … of the corona-virus phenomenon with answers from yesterday? Or will we look for the answers of tomor-row which also fulfil the various challenges surrounding … of prob-lems and corresponding reflexive solutions aligned to short-term effects have become obso-lete. The virally-conveyed clarity shows us the fragility …

… How COVID-19 Can Drive Transformational Change in Cities Across the world, from Wuhan to New York City, cities … may seem beyond reach, but from energy to housing to mobility, sustainable, cost-effective, more inclusive solutions are at hand. We simply need to have a vision … four key areas where transformational change is possible: Generate More Actionable Data The most immediate need is to work with partners to generate the data required …

… one-third of the world population. As a result, economic activity of most sectors and countries abruptly and strongly decreased. last update on 29.04.2020 COVID-19 stimulus packages represent a critical juncture for climate policy Blogpost by Nicolas Schmid Governments around the world have … the pre-existing carbon lock-in by supporting polluting industries. This would effectively undermine the 1.5°C target . However, from political science literature, …

… a paradigm of resilience The coronavirus crisis has had a global impact on economic and social life. Supply chains have been disrupted, travel has been cancelled, life … believes that this crisis doesn’t have to be a breaking point, but an opportunity for sustainability - as long as we take the following three ... last update on … of the efforts, although economic and social issues are inseparably associated with effective climate protection. Ambitious approaches to innovation and investment …

… The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discus It is already … of the uncontrolled spreading of the virus are so dramatic that at least for now, many societies have accepted changes and restrictions to their everyday … of the uncontrolled spreading of the virus are so dramatic that at least for now, many societies have accepted changes and restrictions to their everyday …

… Coming through the pandemic the right way up The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet … distributed geographically. Through the suffering and disruption of daily lives it forces us to imagine the world in new ways. last update on 14.05.2020 Coming through … possibility that nationalist, xenophobic politics could damage the chances for an effective response. But there is another way. Keeping all the balls in the air. The …

… the world, numerous citizen and youth protests, and the production of terabytes of data and thousands of scientific papers. Have these actions managed to push the … to change the course of the climate crisis and prevent a post-lockdown rebound effect.   There are five important points that I want to make here: Non-linear … controlled and navigated. Catastrophes might act as “windows of opportunity” that force us to change our mental models and motivate engagement in reflective processes …

… 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 … begun to consider the systemic nature of the crisis and its long-term causes and effects, and to act accordingly. The lessons learned from the crisis must now be put …

… Killing two birds with one stone? Green dead ends and ways out of Public measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic are leading to a … 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 … crisis warns as an example of a misguided recovery measure: It turned out to be ineffective in helping national car manufacturers to recover, and it was …

… SuMaHO-principles for Management of Harmful Organisms In December 2023, OECD published ten general … organisms (SuMaHO). It is a holistic approach that includes a prioritization and combination of available effective measures to minimize harm for humans and the environment. last update on …

… Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages The corona pandemic reminds us how vulnerable modern societies have become through their … nature as a source of recreation during the lockdown. On today's International Day for Biological Diversity it is worth remembering that 2020 is a crucial milestone … the past, nature conservation has not lacked good political goals but rather their effective implementation and, in particular, the necessary financial resources. …