Solutions for a sustainable future: adelphi at the ZEIT WISSEN Congress

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On 26th September, the ZEIT WISSEN Congress took place, focusing on solutions for climate neutrality and adaptation. Dr. Beatrice John, adaptation expert at adelphi, discussed with other experts how we can accelerate measures.

How much will it cost to adapt our society to climate change? How can we find nature-based solutions to achieve a climate-neutral future? Which innovations will help us in the fight against global warming? The impacts of climate change are rapidly increasing, while the efforts for sustainable development are progressing slowly.

On 26th September 2024, the ZEIT WISSEN Congress took place at the Alte Münze Berlin. The one-day event was held under the motto "Mut zur Nachhaltigkeit" (courage for sustainability) and addressed concrete solutions and approaches, bringing together leading experts, scientists, and companies to tackle the most pressing questions of our time. They discussed how decisively we need to act to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2045 – and whether this goal is still sufficient.

Strategies for climate change adaptation

Among other topics, the question of how we can accelerate climate adaptation measures was addressed. Dr. Beatrice John, Project Manager at the Climate Adaptation Centre and Co-Lead at adelphi, shared her expertise on adapting to the unavoidable impacts of climate change in the panel "Mastering Climate Adaptation – Effective Measures Against the Consequences of Climate Change." She highlighted practical solutions and strategies that can make our society more resilient.

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adelphi Mitarbeiterin Dr. Beatrice John.

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Municipalities are key actors through which climate adaptation must be implemented and where it must take effect. This also means that we must empower municipalities as implementing actors to plan and embark on the necessary adaptation paths now.

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Beatrice John

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Co-Lead Adaptation

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Another important agenda item is the discussion on the impacts of climate change on health. Eckart von Hirschhausen, doctor and founder of the Gesunde Erde – Gesunde Menschen Foundation, leads the discussion on how we can protect both the planet and our health.

The ZEIT WISSEN Congress – Mut zur Nachhaltigkeit is organised by the ZEIT Publishing Group, the Forum für VerantwortungFoundation, the Mut zur Nachhaltigkeit Initiative, and the consultancy Oliver Wyman. It offers a unique platform for exchanging ideas and networking with like-minded individuals.