… Opportunities for transformative learning in the coronavirus cris The coronavirus pandemic brings about drastic changes for a great many people. When social life … crisis is over, a window of opportunity will open for launching innovative concepts and ideas for sustainable development. This is an area in which …

… the world with increased clarity. With astonishment, we have seen political taboos and unques-tioned assumptions falling by the wayside, allowing our institutions to … of the achievements of civilisation. However, it is also capable of pointing to new concepts for a forward-looking design capabil-ity (refer to the figure). What, …

… care systems, cities are experiencing unprecedented strain across social, economic and environmental systems as economies grind to a standstill. last update on 27.04.2020 How COVID-19 Can Drive Transformational Change … program that galvanizes action to help cities grow more sustainably and improve quality of life in developing countries around the world. Ani guides WRI Ross Center …

… a paradigm of resilience The coronavirus crisis has had a global impact on economic and social life. Supply chains have been disrupted, travel has been cancelled, life … update on 06.06.2020 Sustainability has a solid record as a paradigm of resilience and growth Blogpost by Ursula Mathar  The coronavirus crisis has had a global impact on economic and social life. Supply chains have been disrupted, travel has been cancelled, life …

… The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discus It is already clear: Covid-19 is going to … the poorest countries, and the poorer sections of the ... last update on 11.05.2020 The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discussion points …

… Coming through the pandemic the right way up The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet clear. We don’t know how long it will last, how it will end or … ‘ green new deal’ for environmental action. There are real risks of rising inequality and ecological destruction on a trajectory even steeper than we have seen in …

… The Coronavirus Crisis as a Social and Scientific Challenge The importance of sustainability and resilience - A … short term by the coronavirus crisis must therefore be oriented towards the guiding concept of sustainability.... last update on 20.05.2020 The importance of … mobility of people, the general loss of resilience of ecosystems and increasing inequality are playing a significant role. We are only just beginning to understand the …

… Killing two birds with one stone? Green dead ends and ways out of Public measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic are leading to a … climate policy. Moreover, those measures should be implemented for which rational concepts have been drafted already and that can be realized promptly. Positive …

… organisms (SuMaHO). It is a holistic approach that includes a prioritization and combination of available effective measures to minimize harm for humans and the … a potential threat for humans, animals or materials. They pick up the idea of the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for plant protection products and …

… Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages The corona pandemic reminds us how vulnerable modern societies have become through their … with long-term nature conservation goals Blogpost by Dr. Jasper Meya   The corona pandemic reminds us how vulnerable modern societies have become through their … and forestry products, has increased since 1970, public  goods, such as soil quality and diversity of pollinating insects, have decreased. At the World Economic …

… use of private capital to provide for climate-friendly recons The current corona pandemic has led to an abrupt economic and social slowdown never previously thought … us to set the right course now in terms of climate policy and to discuss innovative concepts with sustainable effects for the future. last update on 09.06.2020 The use …

… outbreak. Good policies are now more than needed to pave the way for decent and sustainable jobs for young adults. COVID-19 has shown us just how fragile and globalised our economies and societies are. Poverty and income inequality will severely limit opportunities for youth employment in the post-COVID …