Archives for July 2014

Bangladesh on its way to a „solar nation“

Listening to Dipal Chandra Barua might cause astonishment every time one hears him talk about his work and his vision: He wants Bangladesh to be the world’s first “solar nation”!

Cradle to Cradle Congress 2023

Exciting discussions around the state of the Circular Economy, inspiring best practices from C2C companies, scientific discourses as well as exchange and networking: The Cradle to Cradle Congress 2023 was once again an event with a lot of positive spirit and full of creativity. Learn more here. Please find more information here.

eFuels

Synthetic fuels are one of the decisive factors for the energy transition away from fossile fuels. That is why I am committed to the further development and practical use of eFuels and became a member of the Sounding Board of the eFuel Alliance in May 2021.
English website of the eFuel Alliance

Climate committee

Constituent session: Photo: City of Buchholz / Helms

In May 2021, the climate committee was constituted in the climate forum at my place of residence in Buchholz in the Nordheide. I am pleased to be chairwoman of the advisory board! The city has set itself the goal of becoming climate neutral and there is still a lot to do to achieve this. The committee advises the municipal administration on fundamental questions of climate policy.
To the article on the Buchholz website (in German)

Right Livelihood Award

They stand up against violence and climate change and address the most pressing questions of our time: The 2023 recipients of the Right Livelihood Award are: Eunice Brookman-Amissah from Ghana, Mother Nature Cambodia, SOS Mediterranee” und Phyllis Omido from Kenya. Read more about the “Alternative Nobel Prize” here.

Federal Order of Merit

After the award ceremony, Olaf Lies, Monika Griefahn and Rainer Rempe stand together. Photo: Frank Ossenbrink

Our CEO Dr. Monika Griefahn received the Federal Order of Merit. Please read more about her biography and about the award ceremony in our blog.