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Criticism of black-red climate policy: economy before environment? The coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD is being criticised: environmental associations and the Greens are accusing the CDU/CSU and SPD of acting without courage and planning when it comes to climate protection. In particular, the cancellation of the Heating Act, more lax regulations for wind power and a softening of climate targets are meeting with resistance. Friedrich Merz, meanwhile, emphasises economic growth and market forces – for him, climate protection is just one issue among many. There are some rays of hope, such as the Germany ticket or the planned expansion of CO₂ emissions trading. However, many measures remain vague or focus on short-term effects. Climate activists warn that without decisive improvements, Germany risks missing its 2030 target. Fridays for Future is already calling for protests. The Greens believe that the climate targets in the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD have been watered down too much. Co-leader Felix Banaszak spoke of a „repressive coalition“ because the ecological crisis was not being tackled. fair-economics.de, tagesschau.de, n-tv.de

EU agrees on stricter rules against microplastics from plastic pellets: Plastic pellets – tiny plastic particles and the basic material for many products – are considered the third largest source of unintentional microplastic release in the EU. In future, their loss is to be significantly reduced. The EU Parliament and member states have agreed on new regulations: In future, companies that handle more than five tonnes of pellets per year will have to draw up risk assessments and implement measures for safe handling and training – both on land and at sea. Ship operators are also obliged to ensure packaging, transport and emergency plans. The aim is to make the supply chain safer overall and to better protect the environment from microplastics. Formal adoption by the EU Parliament and Council is still pending. sueddeutsche.de

Twice as much electricity

The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the global electricity consumption of data centres could more than double by 2030 – driven primarily by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. According to current forecasts, demand will rise to 945 terawatt hours – roughly equivalent to Japan’s entire electricity consumption. The increase will be particularly dramatic in the USA: By 2030, data centres there are expected to require more electricity than all energy-intensive industries such as cement, steel and chemical production combined. Even in affluent countries, where electricity consumption has recently stagnated, the new demand is causing a trend reversal. In addition to AI, 5G, cloud computing and streaming are also playing a key role in this development. The energy supply is therefore facing new challenges – and the pressure to act is growing. faz.net

 

Why Germany is not getting to grips with the water crisis: Extreme drought, falling water levels, rising heat: Germany is experiencing increasingly dramatic consequences of the climate crisis – but the response is too hesitant. Rainfall is extremely variable, the soil is drying out, while heavy rainfall causes flooding. Studies show: The world is heading for a double water crisis – the soil is becoming too dry and the water level in the oceans is rising. Despite warnings, there is a lack of consistent action. Renaturalisation of rivers, protection of wetlands and a sustainable water strategy are long overdue. The national water strategy is in place – but little is being implemented. Experts like Sara Schurmann warn: We know what needs to be done – we just need decisive action at long last. t-online.de

Global CO₂ price for shipping – Breakthrough for climate protection at sea: the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has agreed on a global CO₂ price for the first time – a historic step in the fight against climate change. From 2028, shipping companies will have to pay if their ships exceed a set CO₂ limit. The levy starts at 100 US dollars per tonne of CO₂ and can increase if the limit is exceeded. The agreement, which is to be confirmed as legally binding in October, is seen as a turning point: for the first time, it creates global investment security for climate-neutral fuels such as green methanol. The expected revenue of up to USD 13 billion per year is to be channelled specifically into emission-free drive technologies. While countries such as China and Saudi Arabia blocked this for a long time, pressure from Europe and leading shipping companies such as Maersk ultimately prevailed. The EU Commission speaks of a „significant step towards climate neutrality in global shipping by 2050“. sueddeutsche.de, wiwo.de

New natural hazards portal provides early warnings of floods, storm surges, etc.: Germany is getting a centralised online portal for information on natural hazards. The German Weather Service (DWD), together with the federal and state governments, is presenting the new natural hazard portal, which will provide citizens with early and comprehensible information about risks such as floods, storm surges, heavy rainfall and forest fires. The initial focus is on hydrological hazards – warnings about droughts, avalanches and earthquakes will follow later. In addition to current warnings, the portal offers recommendations for action and scientifically based forecasts to strengthen personal responsibility and preparedness. The portal was created as a consequence of the flood disaster in the Ahr valley in 2021. Push warnings are sent out via the Modular Warning System (MoWaS), among other things. The aim: better preparation for extreme weather – and more safety in an emergency. spiegel.de

BOOK TIP OF THE WEEK:

Survival of the Richest

Warum wir vor den Tech-Milliardären noch nicht einmal auf dem Mars sicher sind

In „Survival of the Richest“, renowned media theorist Douglas Rushkoff paints a picture of a digital elite that is as perceptive as it is disturbing and has long been trying to disconnect itself from the rest of the world. The trigger: an invitation to a remote luxury resort, where Rushkoff initially assumes he is to speak about future technologies. Instead, he is confronted with the dystopian fantasies of some super-rich people who are less interested in social change than in escape plans: bunkers, Mars colonies and private security armies. Rushkoff, a long-time observer of the tech scene, analyses with razor-sharp precision how the initially idealistic spirit of optimism of the 1990s ended in a toxic mix of fear, delusions of control and fantasies of grandeur. He takes a particularly critical look at the world view of entrepreneurs such as Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, who are increasingly forcing their way into political spaces – not to shape, but to secure themselves.

The tone is pointed, sometimes sarcastic, always trenchant – but never preachy. Rushkoff succeeds in exposing the dangerous thought patterns of an increasingly out-of-touch elite without falling into simple antagonisms. His appeal: instead of celebrating visionaries who want to flee from the problems, we should urgently free ourselves from their thinking – before they leave not only us but also the planet behind. A provocative, clear-sighted book about power, responsibility and the question of who the future is actually made for. suhrkamp.de


Kurz und Knapp:

„No longer possible“: Söder abandons his nuclear power plan. br.de
Politics: Climate money on the brink of extinction. fr.de
Persistent drought: agriculture and shipping concerned. stern.de
Climate change: Austria’s glaciers will melt away in the coming decades. spiegel.de
How the new coalition wants to rethink migration: limitation , deterrence, but also integration and skilled labour immigration. fair-economics.de
Climate change 2: How influencers influence climate debates.zdf.de
Slovakia: Environmentalists criticise the planned killing of hundreds of brown bears. euractiv.de
Ticks: All of Germany a risk area. dzw.de
EU climate service Copernicus: March in Europe warmer than ever before. zdf.de
IPO: Energy start-up 1Komma5 Grad doubts IPO in the USA. handelsblatt.com
Cities of tomorrow: Young Poles share their vision for a smarter, greener life. fair-economics.com

Black-red coalition: light and shade in transport policy. verkehrsrundschau.de
Deutschlandticket, road renovation, maglev: the black-red transport plan. welt.de<
International Energy Agency: The German transport sector is a laggard when it comes to reducing emissions. eurotransport.de
ADAC: E-cars have far fewer breakdowns than combustion engines. stern.de
Will no longer own private cars: transport expert on our mobility in ten years‘ time. utopia.de

Hydrogen trucks: How commercial vehicles are changing the hydrogen market. transport-online.de
Union and SPD plans for ramp-up: What does the coalition agreement say about hydrogen? chemietechnik.de
From natural gas to hydrogen: Where Germany’s storage conversion currently stands. heise.de
Cruise: The world’s first cruise ship with a fuel cell. golem.de
Seasonal storage for hydrogen: Pioneer HPS is insolvent. taz.de


PODCAST OF THE WEEK:

Agriculture and the common good: environmental protection is business – not idealism

Many farmers are already making valuable contributions to climate and environmental protection – for example by building up humus, planting hedges or protecting moorland. However, these efforts cost time and money, but are hardly reflected in the farm balance sheet. Christian Hiß, an agricultural and business economist, wants to change this: With the regional value performance calculation he has developed, ecological and social contributions can be made measurable for the first time – and converted into key business figures. The aim is to evaluate services for the common good as investments and to secure their financing in the long term. According to Hiß, environmental protection is not an idealistic luxury, but an economic contribution to securing the future – for farms, nature and society. detektor.fm


COMMENT OF THE WEEK:

Emission impossible

In his commentary, Bernd Ulrich warns of the consequences of neglecting climate policy – not only ecologically, but also socially and democratically. Using the USA as an example, he shows how the rejection of serious climate measures turns into an aggressive anti-climate stance that contributes to general brutalisation. The repressed guilty conscience discharges itself in open hostility – towards nature, science and climate activists.

This development also threatens Europe: those who fail to protect the climate now risk not only ecological, but also moral and political costs – because the main victims are their own children and grandchildren. An honest climate policy therefore also supports domestic peace and democratic self-respect.

Ulrich appeals to the new German government to cushion the coming CO₂ price increase in EU emissions trading – otherwise right-wing populists such as the AfD could capitalise on this. Because climate policy and democracy belong together: Both need courage, fairness and the will to take responsibility. You can read the whole commentary at zeit.de


LAST WEEK IN THE BUNDESTAG:

Funding programme for climate-friendly commercial vehicles: interim results and uncertainty In total, over 1,600 companies have applied for around 1.67 billion euros in funding for low-emission commercial vehicles and charging infrastructure as part of the KsNI guideline. Around 1.2 billion euros were approved – primarily for vehicles, but also for charging points and studies. To date, over 4,400 vehicles and 648 charging points are in operation. The programme was stopped prematurely at the beginning of 2024 due to a lack of budget funds, which led to uncertainty in the industry according to the federal government. The evaluation shows: The subsidy was sometimes too high for smaller vehicle classes, but too low for fuel cell lorries. The new CO₂ toll regime is also often not enough to offset the additional investment costs – even with subsidies. Background information at bundestag.de

Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany down – 2030 target within reach: According to the Federal Environment Agency, greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 3.4% to 649 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. This means that emissions are below the legal upper limit. The climate target – 65% fewer emissions compared to 1990 – could almost be achieved by 2030, provided that the current measures are continued consistently. The energy sector is making a particularly strong contribution to the reduction. However, there are clear shortcomings: the transport and building sectors are falling well short of their savings targets. In the long term, the current pace is not sufficient – the goal of climate neutrality by 2045 cannot be achieved with the existing instruments. Background information at bundestag.de

 

TAKEN LITERALLY:

„However, if you look at the entire life cycle of heating systems, more and more studies confirm that heat pumps are very often more economical than gas heating systems in the long term.“

Johannes Rode, senior economist at KfW Research, the research centre of the state-owned promotional bank KfW,says that lower electricity prices would provide a strong incentive to electrify households – especially for switching to heat pumps. He explains that an electricity price reduction of five cents per kilowatt hour could bring households annual savings of up to 450 euros, for example when using a heat pump, electric car or infrared heating. This would improve the economic efficiency of electric heating solutions and accelerate their spread. A recent KfW study came to the conclusion that sales of heat pumps could almost double if the price of electricity in Germany were halved. However, the decisive factor here is not only the electricity price itself, but above all its relationship to the gas price. Subsidy programmes and targeted electricity tariffs for heat pumps could also help to make the investment decision more economically attractive. Rode also emphasised that heat pumps often prove to be more economical than gas heating systems over their life cycle – however, these cost benefits need to be communicated more effectively. Heat pumps are already standard in new builds: by 2023, around one in four single-family homes will be equipped with such a system. The whole interview at klimareporter.de

AFRICA:

Africa policy in the new coalition agreement: On Wednesday, the CDU, CSU and SPD presented their coalition agreement „Responsibility for Germany“. Cooperation with the African continent also plays an important role in the agreement. Africa is mentioned by name in a total of eight places – slightly fewer than in the coalition agreement of the coalition government, which counted ten mentions, but significantly more frequently than other regions. africa-live.de
Africa on a drip: Between Western ignorance and China’s charm offensive. telepolis.de
Election in Gabon: A putschist wants to be democratically legitimised. tagesschau.de
Kenya: Dubious company arranges kidney transplants. zdf.de
Trump’s cuts in development aid: impact on Africa. tagespost.de
Tanzania: Opposition politician Lissu accused of treason. deutschlandfunk.de
Ailing aviation: Government presents emergency plan to save Air Sénégal. aerotelegraph.com
South Africa: Antidotes for snake, scorpion and spider bites are in short supply. One reason: the National Health Laboratory is being renovated. tagesschau.de
South Africa’s coalition is on the brink of collapse: the ANC is falling out with its liberal coalition partner, the DA. The reason is a 0.5 percentage point increase in VAT. taz.de

MORE KNOWLEDGE:

Beating the heat – cooling technology to tackle the climate problem: an EU-funded research team led by Slovenian engineer Jaka Tušek is developing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional cooling. Instead of toxic refrigerants, the new system uses recyclable metal alloys such as Nitinol, which generate and release heat through mechanical stress – completely without liquids or gases. This so-called elastocaloric cooling could be quieter, more efficient and more climate-friendly than anything previously available. The technology is still in the development stage, but initial prototypes are showing promising results. The aim is to make the innovation ready for the market in the next few years – as a sustainable answer to the growing global demand for cooling. fair-economics.com

Indigenous peoples in climate change – early warning system and key players: Indigenous communities are severely affected by climate change – through droughts, flooding and the loss of their livelihoods. At the same time, they make an important contribution to climate protection: they manage around 80 per cent of the world’s biodiversity and protect large ecosystems. However, in many places there is a lack of legal recognition and support. Whether in the Solomon Islands, East Africa or the Borneo rainforest, indigenous groups are not only fighting for survival, but also for the preservation of the nature on which we all depend. tagesspiegel.de

Timber construction as a climate saver? Opportunities and limitations of an old building material: Wood is making a comeback: in Berlin, Stockholm and Zurich, entire city districts are being built from this renewable raw material. Wood stores CO₂, can be recycled and enables fast, clean construction – as the modular pavilion by start-up TRIQBRIQ in Berlin shows. But there are downsides to the boom: Global timber consumption is outstripping sustainable supply, and climate damage is affecting the forests. Experts are therefore calling for circular construction with local timber and better reuse of building components. Wood alone will not bring about the building revolution – smart planning and resource conservation are needed. Switzerland is leading the way with innovative timber high-rise projects. riffreporter.com

 

CALENDAR:

24 – 26 April: ChangeNow! in Paris

ChangeNow! in Paris describes itself as the „event with the greatest impact for the planet“. For three days, it offers a mixture of trade fair, conference and meetings. The aim is to bring together more than 35,000 people. The list of speakers includes well-known representatives from politics, companies and NGOs.
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29 April: Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2024 in Paris

The congress is primarily aimed at investors and asset managers. The trade fair is organised by the Climate Action organisation in cooperation with the UN Environment Programme.
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29 April: Digisustain in Frankfurt

The name, a portmanteau of „digitalisation“ and „sustainability“, is intended to be the programme for Digisustain. The trade fair is designed as a B2B conference and revolves around digitalisation and future technologies in connection with sustainability.
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5 – 7 May (digital) and 26 – 28 May: Berlin Energy Days in Berlin

The Berlin Energy Days will take place in 2025 as a digital event and then in person in Berlin. The conference describes itself as „The leading event of the energy transition in Germany“ and is, according to its own statement, the largest congress in the energy and climate protection sector in German-speaking countries.
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5 – 6 May: Global Solutions Summit in Berlin

The Global Solutions Summit is an international conference that addresses the most important political challenges for the G20, the G7 and other global governance bodies. The event brings together high-level representatives from politics, academia, think tanks, international organisations and business. Online participation is possible. To the website

6 – 7 May: OMR Festival 2024 in Hamburg

The OMR Festival at Messe Hamburg is considered the Mecca of the German marketing scene and describes itself as „The Festival for the Digital Universe“. However, the event is also relevant to the topics of sustainability and climate protection, and part of the programme is expected to revolve around sustainability issues, as it did last year.
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21 May: Fashion Law – 2nd German Fashion Law Day in Berlin

Legal issues relating to sustainability transformation play an important role for the textile industry. The exact programme for the event will be announced shortly.
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12 – 14 May: Global Water Summit in Paris

Water is becoming an increasingly important issue in the face of climate change. Germany is also affected by water stress. The Global Water Summit in Paris brings together decision-makers from the water industry; the theme of this year’s event is „Accelerating Investment“.
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13 – 14 May: 2nd Annual World ESG and Climate Summit

The World Sustainability and ESG Summit is a leading international event dedicated to the promotion of sustainable development and the integration of ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria in various sectors. The Summit brings together influential leaders, policy makers, investors and sustainability experts to engage in in-depth discussions, share best practices and debate innovative solutions. Go to the website


20 – 22 May: Greentech Festival and Greentech Conference in Berlin

The Greentech Festival is one of the largest sustainability conferences in Germany. The Greentech Conference, where stakeholders from politics and business discuss sustainable business solutions, takes place as part of the trade fair. In 2025, the conference will be divided into the areas of Mobility & Transport, Energy & Infrastructure and Industry & Materials. to the website

22 – 23 May: Circular Republic Festival in Munich

Several thousand participants attended the first Circular Republic Festival in Munich. The second edition of the circular economy event will take place on 22 and 23 May 2025. It describes itself as „Europe’s leading event for innovations in the circular economy“. Companies, start-ups and visionaries are invited to discuss topics such as resource scarcity, climate change and supply chain resilience. | GREEN.WORKS is a media partner.
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26 – 28 May: Re:publica in Berlin

The Re:publica digital conference discusses the influence of digitalisation on the economy and society. In 2025, the festival will be held under the motto „Generation XYZ“. It is also about finding sustainable solutions for the economy of tomorrow.
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2 – 3 June: Hamburg Sustainability Conference

The motto of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference is „Together We Co-Create Sustainable Development“. The conference in Hamburg will focus on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The aim of the event is to bring together leaders from politics, business, science and civil society from all over the world to explore opportunities and practical ways to achieve the 17 sustainability goals.
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2 – 3 June: ZNU Future Conference in Ludwigsburg

The event discusses solutions and ways to achieve greater climate protection and sustainability in companies. It is one of the established and renowned events on the sustainability scene and is organised by the Centre for Sustainable Leadership at Witten/Herdecke University.
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3 – 4 June: Scope 3 Innovation Forum in Amsterdam

The Scope 3 Innovation Forum focuses on the challenge of Scope 3 emissions. The conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, will discuss opportunities and innovations that can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain.
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10 – 12 June: European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 in Brussels and online

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the largest annual event on renewable energy and efficient energy use in Europe. It is organised by the European Commission and takes place in the Belgian capital.
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16 – 18 June: European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2025 in Rimini

The ECCAC is centred around the topic of climate adaptation. Experts will come together in Rimini, Italy, to discuss smarter, faster and more systematic climate adaptation in Europe.
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25 – 26 June: Sustainability Summit in Hamburg

The Sustainability Summit in Hamburg is a trade fair and conference for sustainability in business, which will take place for the second time in 2025. The summit is aimed at companies and start-ups. In the exhibition area, participants will present their IT solutions for sustainability and ESG.
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1 – 2 July: LZ Summit Packaging & Sustainability in Frankfurt

The conference is aimed at managers and those responsible for sustainability management and strategy and focuses on optimising sustainable corporate management in the consumer goods industry.
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21 – 22 July: Sustainability Standards Conference 2025 in Frankfurt

The German Accounting Standards Committee (GASC), the IFRS Foundation, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE are jointly organising the Sustainability Standards Conference. The conference focuses on the implementation and further development of IFRS sustainability standards
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2 – 3 September: Carbon Capture Global Summit in London

The Carbon Capture Global Summit 2025 aims to advance the capture and storage of CO2. The conference in London brings together industry representatives, policy makers, investors, financiers and buyers.
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9 – 10 September: BME Sustainable Procurement Summit 2025 in Darmstadt

The BME Sustainability Summit is a conference organised by the German Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics, which focuses on the topic of sustainable procurement.
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17 – 18 September: Impact Festival in Frankfurt

The Impact Festival is a meeting place for greentech start-ups and SMEs, corporate sustainability managers and investors. In 2025, the conference will take place for the fifth time – and for the second time at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition centre.
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21 – 28 September: Climate Week NYC in New York

Climate Week is an annual event that takes place in New York and offers over 900 events and activities in the city. Every year, decision-makers from business, politics and civil society travel to the conference to debate transformation and climate change.
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24 September: TW Sustainability Summit in Hamburg
The Sustainability Summit of the textile industry (TW) is an industry meeting point for all those who have set out to achieve greater sustainability in the fashion industry – from big players to first movers.

25 – 26 September: German Climate Management Conference in Hamburg
The conference will focus on the topic of climate stress, which will be viewed primarily from the perspective of municipalities and local authorities.
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25 – 26 September: ESG Reporting and Management 2025 in Düsseldorf

The conference, organised by Handelsblatt, focuses on the topics of sustainability reporting and ESG management. In person and digitally.
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3– 4 November: Dena Energy Transition Congress in Berlin

At the Energy Transition Congress organised by the German Energy Agency (Dena), more than 1,200 high-calibre participants from business, politics and science will meet to discuss climate protection and the integrated energy transition. The Dena Energy Efficiency Award will also be presented to companies with innovative concepts as part of the congress.
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10 – 21 November: World Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém (Brazil)
Against the backdrop of increased weather extremes and natural disasters, the parties to the Paris Climate Agreement 2025 will meet in the Brazilian city of Belém to discuss the next steps towards achieving the global climate targets.
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13 – 14 November: EcoCompute in Berlin

After taking place in Munich last year, EcoCompute will be held in Berlin in 2025. It is dedicated to digital sustainability in hardware and software and, according to the organisers, aims to provide a platform for experts to discuss current trends, research and practices in the field of green technology.
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17 – 21 November: Euro Finance Week with Green Finance Forum in Frankfurt

As part of the Euro Finance Week organised by the dfv Media Group, the Green Finance Forum will once again take place in 2025, focusing on ESG and green investments. It will take place on the second day of the conference (18 November) and will bring together high-calibre speakers.
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02 – 05 December: Global Carbon Markets Conference in Barcelona

The Global Carbon Markets Conference 2024 organised by financial specialist S&P will focus on the development of the global carbon markets. Market participants will gain insights and background information on what they need to prepare for the future.
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04 – 05 December: 18th German Sustainability Day and 18th German Sustainability Award in Düsseldorf

The German Sustainability Day is a firm fixture in the annual event calendar. The German Sustainability Award is also presented as part of the conference. Every year, companies are honoured in various categories in the most comprehensive national sustainability competition. The „Next Economy Award“ is also presented to particularly innovative start-ups.
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Expected in September: UBA and BMUV Blue Compass award ceremony in Berlin

Every year, the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment award the „Blue Compass“ prize to five companies, municipalities, research and educational institutions and associations that can present innovative, effective and sustainable solutions for dealing with the effects of climate change.

Expected in November: Circulaze Summit 2025 in Munich

The Circulaze Summit is once again expected to take place in Munich in late autumn 2025. The conference is centred around the topic of the circular economy and is aimed at circular economy start-ups as well as companies active in this field and their managers.
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Probably November: 10th annual conference of the Climate Economy Foundation in Berlin

The annual conference of the Climate Economy Foundation is expected to take place again in November. The event, which will probably host its tenth edition in 2025, is aimed at experts from politics, business and science.
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THE LAST:

Innovation through inactivity: Google’s new model of sustainable work avoidance

How much do you have to earn to do nothing for a year? At Google DeepMind, the answer is apparently: enough so that you don’t go to the competition. In an unprecedented move to promote climate-neutral productivity (zero meetings, zero CO₂ emissions, zero lines of code), Google is paying AI developers to simply… disappear for a year. The business model is impressively simple: instead of letting bright minds work, they are paid generously for not having bright thoughts at OpenAI or Meta. A kind of digital sabbatical – only without self-discovery, further training or purpose. But with compensation in lieu.

The only question that remains is: how sustainable is an innovation ecosystem in which future viability is bought through temporary brain standstill? Or to put it another way: can we save the world if we simply send the brightest minds into a collective slumber?

If this catches on, we may soon see new job titles such as „Lead Engineer for Strategic Inactivity“ or „VP of Purposeful Pause“ at Amazon, Tesla and the like. And who knows – maybe the real disruption lies in the pause. heise.de

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