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Study: can conservation and the energy transition co-exist?

Study: can conservation and the energy transition co-exist?

Here’s the good news: yes, we can! Christina von Haaren of the Institute of Environmental Planning at the University of Hanover and her team are currently preparing a study for the Federal Ministry of the Environment in Germany

Trees don’t listen to McKinsey

Trees don’t listen to McKinsey

The Austrian Erwin Thoma is in his mid-fifties and a forester as well as an economist by trade. He owns a company that builds homes from solid wood – without any screws or glue. Thoma is also an author, and he has the following message: be like the spruce tree!

Sustainability and property: energy efficiency – and then?

Sustainability and property: energy efficiency – and then?

Slowly but surely those in the German real estate industry – and possibly some day also those responsible for federal subsidy policy – seem to realise that, while not requiring a lot of energy, a well-insulated building still comes with its own difficulties:

Footprint for Indoor Air Quality: Stop Laser Printers!

Footprint for Indoor Air Quality: Stop Laser Printers!

By Achim Stelting, nano-Control foundation In just 20 years the prevalence of allergies has doubled. One in three people now suffers from allergic reactions. Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children and youths.

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Cradle to Cradle Congress 2023

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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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