In the course of the two-day congress in Düsseldorf, the focus will be on the five key areas of transformation: climate, biodiversity, resources, society and supply chains. 120 delegates from business, politics, research, and civil society will exchange views with participants on the core topic: transformation towards a sustainable future. Central questions which the participants will address in panel discussions are for example: How can the Glasgow COP26 agreements and the European Green Deal be implemented? How can extreme weather events be prevented and how can the transition to a circular economy succeed? What are the roles of the German government and the financial sector, and how can each and every one of us contribute to the transformation?
The ceremony of the German Sustainability Award will be the highlight of the program on each evening. This year, the prize will again be awarded in various categories, including research, business, sustainable economy, municipalities, packaging, architecture, and design. Furthermore, the Honorary Award honors popular (inter-)national persons who are committed to social and ecological causes. This year, the winners include EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the decisive initiator of the European Green Deal, renowned climate researcher Prof. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, who is being honored for his long-lasting commitment to peace and social justice.
Climate-neutral event with First Climate
First Climate is climate protection partner and sponsor of the DNT. The company will calculate the event’s carbon footprint as well as compensate for the emissions that arise in the course of the event to make the DNT environmentally friendly and sustainable.
For the first time, interested parties will have the chance to participate in the event digitally, free of charge. A free registration is possible via the online platform DNP.tv. On the platform, users can follow both the congress and the award ceremonies virtually via live stream: https://www.dnp.tv/.
Further details about the 14th German Sustainability Award at: https://www.nachhaltigkeitspreis.de/en/