… opportunities in responding to the coronavirus crisis “The only thing missing right now is an invasion by extra-terrestrials,” is what a friend who works as a … crisis Blogpost by Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner  “The only thing missing right now is an invasion by extra-terrestrials,” is what a friend who works as a … and to gain or even expand the opportunities surrounding sustainability. What we know about crises – and what we can learn from them On the one hand, people and …

… the planetary environment we all share. The virus that leapt to humans in Wuhan and now holds the world in lockdown is a response to humanity’s assault on the planetary … the planetary environment we all share. The virus that leapt to humans in Wuhan and now holds the world in lockdown is a response to humanity’s assault on the planetary …

… the IFOK team in 1996. In January 2009 he became a Managing Partner at IFOK. Since 2015 he also serves as Secretary General of the Plattform Industrie 4.0. 2017 IFOK … the IFOK team in 1996. In January 2009 he became a Managing Partner at IFOK. Since 2015 he also serves as Secretary General of the Plattform Industrie 4.0. 2017 IFOK …

… rightly so, as it is in the interests of society as a whole to successfully guide healthy businesses through these difficult times. last update on 20.04.2020 … of the coronavirus crisis. Therefore, not “only” are today’s creation of value and jobs at stake, but also, and to a great extent, our future ability to find …

… consumer aid and economic stimulus programmes alone won’t be enough. Clear guidelines and a clear economic framework are required. A stronger focus on the pricing of CO 2 , for example. We have already developed approaches for this. Now, in this difficult time, they must make a key contribution to economic policy as … will not do justice to this century. The Paris Climate Targets that were adopted in 2015 take centre stage. Yet the SDGs, which were also adopted in 2015, provide the …

… innovations and models for solutions. With stakeholders from society, guiding principles and concepts for sustainable development are formulated in … are an important bridge to different areas of society and bring scientific knowledge and new ideas into the practical sphere. Experiences with transformation: … innovations and models for solutions. With stakeholders from society, guiding principles and concepts for sustainable development are formulated in …

… The virus has made it clear: the future is now Accelerated by a virus, we have … unchanging behavioural patterns, individual responsibility – no long-er seem to be guiding the decision-making. Behind this is a growing awareness that the cur-rent …

… best of times, the struggle to provide even basic access to water and sewerage is now especially acute in many growing cities across the global south . Daily wage … and improve quality of life in developing countries around the world. Ani guides WRI Ross Center in developing environmentally, socially, and financially …

… history. Reality, however, is messier. Some of the sectors and firms considered now for government support are the very same sectors and firms that – from a climate … that is in line with the 1.5°C target. From the political science literature, we know that climate policy is primarily a question of (re)distribution, as policies … political clout now than only a few years ago. Today, these firms and affiliated value chains provide hundreds of thousands of jobs, generate tax income and increase …

… digitalisation will also play a key role. Its potential is particularly evident now, in the decentralised production of protective equipment using 3D printers, for … digitalisation will also play a key role. Its potential is particularly evident now, in the decentralised production of protective equipment using 3D printers, for …

… schemes like "cash for clunkers” which even sent out the wrong signal in 2008, and now demand a return to business as usual plus to turn the economic downturn of the … of species will cause far more death and suffering than a pandemic, right now, the impossible is the only realistic demand. The pandemic has shown us what is … trading, and to channel the income from the Fund For the Future into sustainable value chains and a loop economy, the proceeds of which would flow back to the …