… 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 …

… A new kind of closeness - Impulses for more sustainability in The drastic travel and contact restrictions during the COVID 19 pandemic abruptly stopped movements and … immense impact on the personal footprint. Physical participation in international projects and conferences has been an integral part of the everyday life of …

… cooperation as a catalyst for societal change In the last few months, the Covid-19 pandemic has shown how vulnerable our globalised and interconnected societies are, how inseparable national and international … to come up with new approaches to sustainable development, promoting global public welfare and collective learning processes. The initial reactions to the …

… Resilience thanks to green energy: Future investments for Deserted streets, markets and offices. Global supply chains are disrupted and supply shortages appear. Many face growing food insecurity. This is not the … for the benefit of everyone Blogpost by Anna Skowron  Deserted streets, markets and offices. Global supply chains are disrupted and supply shortages appear. Many …

… Science and science-policy advice in post-normal times: chance Rarely has there been a time when scientists have been in the focus of politics and the public over a longer period of time than since the beginning of the Corona crisis – … with regard to their relevance and use for the national context. (Example INTERNAS project ) Such concepts have already been developed and established in many …

… 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 … recovery without addressing the root causes of this pandemic. While most of the public attention goes to a much awaited vaccine, there is also great value in …

… International Environmental and Sustainability Policy During The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the world. Geopolitical tensions, for example between China and … in the countries of the Global South. Furthermore, countries with efficient (public) health systems have been obviously more successful at managing the crisis. …

… 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, … dominant force of planetary change. In other words, the Anthropocene has arrived, and with it an unprecedented opportunity to steer our collective future. last update … however, need to be complemented with the necessary evolutions of our economies, public institutions, and behavioral norms. The rapid rise in inequality and resource …

… The black toe and the virus: A wake-up call for planetary health „I am sorry but we … overweight diabetic man stared at me, the doctor, in disbelief, swallowed hard, and looked down at that toe of his right foot that was totally black. This moment … own institutions in a sustainable way. Medical doctors can add their expertise to public debates and they can urge their pension funds to divest from fossil fuels.    …