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What the public sector can do to advance a true circular economy

What the public sector can do to advance a true circular economy

The tenth international Cradle to Cradle Congress has once again demonstrated that the transformation toward a true circular economy has long been underway. Over the course of two days last week, 1,000 participants, 100 volunteers, and many German and international speakers from business, politics, and civil society exchanged their concepts,…
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If the IFA were circular in ten years…

If the IFA were circular in ten years…

Robots, giant screens, useful gadgets, and things the world doesn’t need—that’s how this year’s IFA electronics trade show in Berlin presented itself. Right in the middle of it all was something truly forward-looking: the Cradle to Cradle NGO with its booth dedicated to a true circular economy. Because while strolling…
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Dogs as Substitutes for Children, and Children Who Get in the Way?

Dogs as Substitutes for Children, and Children Who Get in the Way?

Are dogs being humanized, while children are just a nuisance? Probably not in such sweeping terms, but since I’ve recently started spending time with my four grandchildren, I’ve noticed situations I wasn’t familiar with in the past. I’d like to describe what I’ve observed over the past few weeks in…
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50 Years of the Kulturpolitische Gesellschaft – Shaping the Cultural Policy Debate in Germany

50 Years of the Kulturpolitische Gesellschaft – Shaping the Cultural Policy Debate in Germany

This year marks the convergence of two significant milestones in cultural policy and for me personally: The Kulturpolitische Gesellschaft (KuPoGe) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and its founding president, Olaf Schwencke, turned 90. He is a great role model for me in his commitment as a European politician and cultural…
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Cradle to Cradle Community Hub Opens with Spring Reception

Cradle to Cradle Community Hub Opens with Spring Reception

When the Cradle to Cradle NGO opened its real-world laboratory on Landsberger Allee in Berlin in 2018, an old pharmacy in a prefabricated building had previously been completely gutted and renovated according to C2C criteria. This location has now been expanded once again—with exactly the same drive. Starting now, the…
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Cradle to Cradle Congress 2026


Save the date! For the tenth time, the Cradle to Cradle NGO is hosting the international Cradle to Cradle Congress on September 17 and 18, 2026. The focus is on exchange and networking—panel discussions with stakeholders from politics, business, and science, inspireing keynotes, and everything important about the transformation of society toward a true circular economy await guests. C2C Congress 2026


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 and am spokesperson for the board of the eFuel Alliance.
English website of the eFuel Alliance


Living City Foundation

The Living City Foundation sees itself as a catalyst for overcoming urban challenges and supports the exchange of experiences between cities, the federal government, the states, and society. It promotes projects and awards a foundation prize once a year. I am very pleased to be able to contribute to the Living City Foundation as deputy chair of the foundation board.
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Right Livelihood Award

They are committed to a vibrant democracy and human solidarity, addressing the most pressing issues of our time: The 2025 winners of the Right Livelihood Award are: the organization Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC, Oceania) and Julian Aguon (Guam) / the research initiative “Justice For Myanmar” / Audrey Tang from Taiwan and the network “Emergency Response Rooms” from Sudan. 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

In 2018 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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