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Archives for April 2019

The Sekem project – sustainability in unstable times

The Sekem project – sustainability in unstable times

A few years ago, Helmy Abouleish, the manager of Sekem, visited the Cradle to Cradle Congress in Germany. He was convinced that the path his father had chosen for the project was the right one, and that the development it had undergone since 1977 was ample proof for that.

The fight against disposable plastic in tourism

The fight against disposable plastic in tourism

Most people will by now have seen the frightening images of plastic waste in the oceans. Studies of seabirds have shown that the animals will starve to death in spite of a full stomach – however, it is filled with indigestible pieces of plastic.

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August 24-25, 2023: Speaker at the Eco Summercamp “From wild consuption to responsible engagment”, Lassalle Institute, Switzerland.

September 8-9, 2023: Cradle to Cradle Congress in Berlin, Germany

September 12, 2023: Keynote and discussion at the Finance Industry Sustainability Congress on Cradle and Cradle, Munich.

September 28, 2023: Presentation of the new laureates of the Right Livelihood Award (“Alternative Nobel Prize”).

October 11, 2023: Callwey Summit – Best of Architecture; Cradle to Cradle lecture.

November 22, 2023: Young Business Factory, Lecture


 


Cradle to Cradle Congress 2023

Cradle to Cradle Congress 2023 - Logo

Cradle to Cradle Congress 2023: For the eighth time, the Cradle to Cradle NGO invites around 1,000 participants to exchange and network at the International Cradle to Cradle Congress 2023 in September. 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)


Kombo der Preisträger 2022

Right Livelihood Award

They stand up against violence and climate change and address the most pressing questions of our time: The 2022 recipients of the Right Livelihood Award are: Venezuela’s Cecosesola, Uganda’s Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO), Ukraine’s Oleksandra Matviichuk/Center for Civil Liberties (CCL), and Somalia’s Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman. 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

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.


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