Club Of Rome Salon: 50 Years of “Limits to Growth”

What conclusions can be drawn from The Limits to Growth? Which one of the scenarios represented in the book is the development path we are on? And what actions can be taken based on the insights gained? The Limits to Growth is causing as much controversy today as it did when it was first published in 1972: questioning the paradigm of never-ending economic growth seems to be indisputable to some while others – including the Club of Rome – look at it as a necessity to remain within the confines set by planetary boundaries.

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Club Of Rome Salon: Change Finance

How can we create a financial system that is more just and sustainable? This debate focuses on two key aspects: “Change Finance” sheds light on how current financial frameworks ought to change to support transformation while “Finance Change” focuses on how to finance the transformation.

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Inspiration Salon: Green Smart Cities

The construction sector is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. Additionally, it causes extreme water consumption, toxic waste products, questionable land sealing and a multitude of other environmental problems. Until we are prepared to make changes in this area, our efforts to reverse the climate change trend will hardly be enough. But what needs to be done to bring about the necessary changes in the construction sector?

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Inspiration Salon: Sustainable Innovation

“Nachhaltige Innovation“ ist ein spannendes und wichtiges Thema, das wir in einem weiteren Inspiration Salon näher beleuchten wollen. Unsere Referentin ist die Anthropologin und Sozialunternehmerin Dr. Joana Breidenbach, die in ihrem Impulsvortrag auf ihre Erfahrungen mit Projekten und Initiativen eingehen wird, die nachhaltige Innovationen besonders vorantreiben.

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