What does the often unclear term “sustainability” mean? How can life and economy be sustainable? This will be the subject of the Colloquium Fundamentale entitled “Nachhaltig – aber wie? Vom Schlagwort zu nachhaltigen Entwicklungen" (Sustainable – but how? From the catchword to sustainable developments) organized by ZAK | Center for Applied Cultural Science and Studium Generale at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the next two semesters. The series of events in the Science Year “Project Earth: Our Future” will start on Thursday, April 26, 2012, 18.30 hrs, with a presentation by the expert on international law Professor Eibe Riedel on sustainability and human rights.
In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.