… – a multidimensional crisis in which reciprocal dynamics of varying magnitude can cause considerable damage. Three forces must be tamed, which is possible, but in no … several times. The geosystems could reach a tipping point: the ice sheet of Greenland, the melting of which implies a seven-metre rise in sea levels, would be … of public services will also become clearer due to the crisis – such as access to efficiently functioning healthcare and educational systems. The coronavirus crisis …

… us that the new global ecology that we have created through our ravaging of Earth’s resources holds great risks for .. last update on 16.04.2020 COVID-19: let’s make … It’s telling us that national solutions alone are quite inadequate, that viruses and climate do not carry passports, that we must resolve the underlying causes …

… Ecology of data: we should use the coronavirus crisis as ... In times of upheaval, we see developmental trends … we do” with the crisis is far more relevant. The momentum of the crisis should be used to turn the juxtaposition and partial opposition of two very important … remotely so that damage does not occur in the first place. This saves costs and resources, as points of weakness can be found in good time and high-cost repairs, or …

… for economic growth with an approach to commerce that conserves our natural resources, places less strain on the environment, strengthens regional value chains, … key focus on digitalisation, in 18 innovation-oriented green start-ups. An energy-efficient and resource-efficient form of digitalisation is a powerful innovation … of energy and resources must become climate-friendly, and its advantages should be used to transform our energy systems, for recycling management, and for CO2-neutral …

… situation, design knowledge for sustainable development is needed to make good use of the available scope for a new start after the coronavirus crisis. This design … a logbook to document social change during the coronavirus crisis. The logbooks are used to investigate whether and how this transformation knowledge can be used once …

… five regional offices in the global South. He is also an internationally renowned land system scientist, collaborates with organizations like NASA, and was lead … Messerli is professor for sustainable development at the University of Bern, Switzerland, and the director of the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE). He is …

… in decades due to a dramatic decline in vehicle traffic and factory output. In Jalandhar, an industrial northern city in India, people woke to see snowcapped … cities? From what we have learned so far, national and city leaders should use this opportunity to focus on four key areas where transformational change is … involves identifying and investing in high-risk locations, including poor and under-resourced communities. It means improving infrastructure in informal settlements …

… an unlimited supply of business loans and a crisis fund of €600 billion . In Switzerland, the government introduced an aid package of CHF 42 billion . While these … as policies create losers and winners among firms and affected supply chains . Because of these distributional politics, decarbonisation remains a difficult task for … After the bailout of US car manufacturers in 2008, the Obama administration used its political leverage to impose stricter fuel economy standards. At the same …

… Secondly, the current “crisis mode” is providing impetus for change which we must use. It is an opportunity for a change of direction in organisations, businesses and … to innovation and investment exist in sustainable solutions and processes. When resources are limited, and under ongoing international competitive pressure, driving …