24 March Invitation: Charting the Path to Sustainable Economic Development

Our world is facing profound upheavals. The climate crisis, social inequality and political polarization clearly show that "business as usual" in the name of unlimited growth no longer works. We need a new understanding of economic success - one that is no longer based solely on gross domestic product.

The latest World Happiness Report shows impressively that life satisfaction, social welfare and trust are key building blocks of a functioning community - and a strong counterweight to growing social division. Germany is currently only in 22nd place here - another signal that we need to break new ground.

What can a sustainable economy look like that combines happiness, social justice and ecological responsibility?

These questions are at the heart of my event:

📌 Charting the Path to Sustainable Economic Development
📅 March 25, 2025 | 09:00-13:00
📍 Online (due to high demand, on-site participation is unfortunately no longer possible)
🗣️ Language: English
🎟️ To register for online participation:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT3FaaCA2kc04_yAjUE_RLjbSZfcKrpdOOmwzgVXXSBwn7fg/viewform

🎤 Keynote speech by Prof. Tim Jackson (University of Surrey) - one of the leading thinkers in post-growth economics. He argues for an economic system that is not based on maximizing consumption, but on quality of life, justice and environmental responsibility.

The event brings together perspectives from science, politics and business - with concrete ideas for a sustainable, resilient economy.