Work
Participate in interactive, outcome-oriented group work sessions and deep-dive into the most burning challenges of our times. Explore and engage in finding solutions together with our high potential speakers and participants by using the unique potential of the swarm intelligence.
Works on the Schedule 2023
Friday, 25 August
Morning
IDEAS Camp
Workshop 1 with Marina Bartoletti: explores compassionate systems and eco-centered problem-solving.
Workshop 2 led by Gabriele Rizzo: offers insights from Harvard and Stanford frameworks to shape visions effectively.
Workshop 3: puts frameworks into practice, fostering collaboration and team formation.
Active participation is highly encouraged throughout all workshops, as they are designed to be interactive and engaging. The desired outcome is for each team to gain clarity on the experiment or idea they wish to pursue in the upcoming year. It's not about having perfect ideas, but about learning and experimenting, embracing the spirit of innovation and growth.
Participation in the Alpbach IDEAS programme is open to everyone, including scholarship holders and participants of the LAB days. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to engage in transformative learning, shape your ideas, and contribute to positive change in the world. Join us at the IDEAS Camps and let's embark on an inspiring journey of exploration, experimentation, and collaboration.
Join us for the Alpbach IDEAS programme, a newly designed initiative aimed at bridging the gap between discourse and practice, providing a space for designing experiments and continuous learning.
Aspiring changemakers, innovators, and problem solvers are invited to participate in a series of three dynamic workshops called IDEAS Camps. Attendance at all three workshops is mandatory for individuals interested in joining the Alpbach IDEAS programme in 2023/2024.
Aspiring changemakers, innovators, and problem solvers are invited to participate in a series of three dynamic workshops called IDEAS Camps. Attendance at all three workshops is mandatory for individuals interested in joining the Alpbach IDEAS programme in 2023/2024.
Workshop 1 with Marina Bartoletti: explores compassionate systems and eco-centered problem-solving.
Workshop 2 led by Gabriele Rizzo: offers insights from Harvard and Stanford frameworks to shape visions effectively.
Workshop 3: puts frameworks into practice, fostering collaboration and team formation.
Active participation is highly encouraged throughout all workshops, as they are designed to be interactive and engaging. The desired outcome is for each team to gain clarity on the experiment or idea they wish to pursue in the upcoming year. It's not about having perfect ideas, but about learning and experimenting, embracing the spirit of innovation and growth.
Participation in the Alpbach IDEAS programme is open to everyone, including scholarship holders and participants of the LAB days. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to engage in transformative learning, shape your ideas, and contribute to positive change in the world. Join us at the IDEAS Camps and let's embark on an inspiring journey of exploration, experimentation, and collaboration.
//INFO: Limited capacity of 100 people
09:00
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12:00
IDEAS Camp
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Labs: Three-Day Working Sessions
Labs are three-day working sessions in curated groups of 30 to 40 invited participants. A Lab’s goal is to develop ideas for a specific issue and new approaches to a precise question. The topics are chosen by EFA, sometimes in collaboration with a partner.
09:00
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12:00
Labs: Three-Day Working Sessions
Creative Writing: Experiment and Investigate
Explore the benefits of creative writing as a means to experiment, to develop confidence and to investigate verbal expression. This workshop will focus on the value of creativity in all fields of work and on learning through play. Creative language is essential in expressing ideas - let’s be bold with our words!
09:00
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12:00
Creative Writing: Experiment and Investigate
Art
Saturday, 26 August
Morning
Labs: Three-Day Working Sessions
Labs are three-day working sessions in curated groups of 30 to 40 invited participants. A Lab’s goal is to develop ideas for a specific issue and new approaches to a precise question. The topics are chosen by EFA, sometimes in collaboration with a partner.
09:00
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12:00
Labs: Three-Day Working Sessions
The Essential Leadership Skill of Presence
Co-creating solutions to address urgent challenges requires leaders to be fully present. This hands-on workshop explores practices from the Zen tradition that impact leaders’ personal resilience and wellbeing and enables them to harmonise the inner and outer world.
//INFO: There is capacity for about 40 persons to participate in this workshop.
09:00
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12:00
The Essential Leadership Skill of Presence
Sunday, 27 August
Morning
IDEAS Camp
Join us for the Alpbach IDEAS programme, a newly designed initiative aimed at bridging the gap between discourse and practice, providing a space for designing experiments and continuous learning.
Aspiring changemakers, innovators, and problem solvers are invited to participate in a series of three dynamic workshops called IDEAS Camps. Attendance at all three workshops is mandatory for individuals interested in joining the Alpbach IDEAS programme in 2023/2024.
Aspiring changemakers, innovators, and problem solvers are invited to participate in a series of three dynamic workshops called IDEAS Camps. Attendance at all three workshops is mandatory for individuals interested in joining the Alpbach IDEAS programme in 2023/2024.
Workshop 1 with Marina Bartoletti: explores compassionate systems and eco-centered problem-solving.
Workshop 2 led by Gabriele Rizzo: offers insights from Harvard and Stanford frameworks to shape visions effectively.
Workshop 3: puts frameworks into practice, fostering collaboration and team formation.
Active participation is highly encouraged throughout all workshops, as they are designed to be interactive and engaging. The desired outcome is for each team to gain clarity on the experiment or idea they wish to pursue in the upcoming year. It's not about having perfect ideas, but about learning and experimenting, embracing the spirit of innovation and growth.
Participation in the Alpbach IDEAS programme is open to everyone, including scholarship holders and participants of the LAB days. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to engage in transformative learning, shape your ideas, and contribute to positive change in the world. Join us at the IDEAS Camps and let's embark on an inspiring journey of exploration, experimentation, and collaboration.
Participation in the Alpbach IDEAS programme is open to everyone, including scholarship holders and participants of the LAB days. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to engage in transformative learning, shape your ideas, and contribute to positive change in the world. Join us at the IDEAS Camps and let's embark on an inspiring journey of exploration, experimentation, and collaboration.
//INFO: Limited capacity of 100 people
09:00
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12:00
IDEAS Camp
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Labs: Three-Day Working Sessions
Labs are three-day working sessions in curated groups of 30 to 40 invited participants. A Lab’s goal is to develop ideas for a specific issue and new approaches to a precise question. The topics are chosen by EFA, sometimes in collaboration with a partner.
09:00
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12:00
Labs: Three-Day Working Sessions
Ingredients for the Transition
The transition is a movement whose communities strive for a low-carbon, socially just future with resilient communities, more active participation in society, and caring culture focused on supporting each other. In order to transition, it needs social and environmental change. Find out what the ingredients for this collective process of systems change.
//INFO: There is capacity for 42 persons to participate in this workshop.
//INFO: There is capacity for 42 persons to participate in this workshop.
10:30
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12:00
Ingredients for the Transition
Monday, 28 August
Morning
Smash Patriarchy – Reduce Emissions? Gender, Diversity and Climate Crisis
The fight against the climate crisis is young, diverse and mostly female. Yet, this fight is facing fierce
resistance through patriarchal structures in economic and political establishments. How can we empower
people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, social classes and backgrounds to stand up against
these structures? Do we need a matriarchy? How do we bring about change to reduce emissions?
resistance through patriarchal structures in economic and political establishments. How can we empower
people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, social classes and backgrounds to stand up against
these structures? Do we need a matriarchy? How do we bring about change to reduce emissions?
09:00
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12:00
Smash Patriarchy – Reduce Emissions? Gender, Diversity and Climate Crisis
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Teaching Democracy with New Technologies
The digital skills young people acquire during their educational careers will play a fundamental role in
whether and how they will be able to assess and use new technologies for participation in democratic
processes. Discuss the required digital and democratic competences and how they might best be integrated in
education.
whether and how they will be able to assess and use new technologies for participation in democratic
processes. Discuss the required digital and democratic competences and how they might best be integrated in
education.
09:00
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12:00
Teaching Democracy with New Technologies
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Democracy Needs a Digital Protective Shield
Europe's democratic values and the Western way of life are under massive threat from authoritarian powers. The highly digitised
infrastructure must be protected against cyber-attacks just as the influence of internet trolls on democratic systems and elections must
be prevented. There will be an analysis of the technological aspects of this topic.
DI Robert Lamprecht, Director Cybersecurity & Crisis Management at KPMG Austria, will present the current KPMG and KS? study "Cyber-Security in Austria".
infrastructure must be protected against cyber-attacks just as the influence of internet trolls on democratic systems and elections must
be prevented. There will be an analysis of the technological aspects of this topic.
DI Robert Lamprecht, Director Cybersecurity & Crisis Management at KPMG Austria, will present the current KPMG and KS? study "Cyber-Security in Austria".
09:00
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12:00
Democracy Needs a Digital Protective Shield
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Bold People for a Bold Europe: How to Attract and Retain Talent
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The EFA23 annual theme "Bold Europe" suggests that Europe must contribute to shaping the world with more courage. A bold Europe requires bold people. How do weattract, develop and then retain these talented people?
09:00
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12:00
Bold People for a Bold Europe: How to Attract and Retain Talent
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Fin
From What If to What Is
Come and join a deep dive into the ideas of the ‘From What If to What Is’-concept, exploring in a hands-on, participative way the power of radical imagination. How can we make sure that our actions embody the future we dream of? And rumour has it, there might even be an actual, working time machine. Don't miss it!
Session objective: Imagining new possibilities – Get inspired and foster new ideas by imagining bold solutions to complex challenges and imagine disruptively new ways of thinking.
09:00
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12:00
From What If to What Is
Cli
Tuesday, 29 August
Morning
A Bold Vision for Innovative Healthcare and its Industry in Europe
Challenging times require great ambition to ensure better and sustainable healthcare for Europe's citizens. The EU Pharmaceutical Strategy aims to secure access to good quality healthcare, equity, and solidarity. The issue is whether the EU is bold and visionary enough to support a sustainable future for its life science industry
and if life sciences in Europe are still part of the race for technology and innovation.
and if life sciences in Europe are still part of the race for technology and innovation.
09:00
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12:00
A Bold Vision for Innovative Healthcare and its Industry in Europe
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Fin
IN THE LOOP: Become a Facilitator for the Future of Circular Economy!
The circular economy has the potential to revolutionise both industry and economy. This is based on effective collaboration along the value chain. An interactive discussion provides insights on the important levers for the circular economy; from the perspective of industry, politics, science and representatives of the next generation. Join the loop, be part of a re-thinking economy!
09:00
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12:00
IN THE LOOP: Become a Facilitator for the Future of Circular Economy!
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Cli
Fact or Fake? - How to Spot Misinformation
Power enforces its own truth. This European-wide threat is evidenced by growing polarisation, manipulation, and distortion of public information and discourse. We take an innovative approach to media literacy in order to strengthen the reasoning process, teaching you to identify and counter disinformation.
Session objective: Making progress visible – Be surprised by current progress, witness the establishment of new good practices and find hidden treasures of transformation.
09:00
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12:00
Fact or Fake? - How to Spot Misinformation
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Dem
Co-Creating the Future of Food Systems
Entrepreneurship and innovation can contribute to solving global food security challenges.
Discuss with relevant actors of food security inlcuding the World Food Programme and discuss what potential
future scenarios of food systems look like and how cross-sector collaboration can shape them and jointly create
concrete actions and commitments that can be implemented today
Discuss with relevant actors of food security inlcuding the World Food Programme and discuss what potential
future scenarios of food systems look like and how cross-sector collaboration can shape them and jointly create
concrete actions and commitments that can be implemented today
09:00
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12:00
Co-Creating the Future of Food Systems
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Breaking Boundaries: The Future of Public Service through Intrapreneurship
The public sector must be innovative in order to keep pace with the changing needs of citizens. Learn about public intrapreneurship, an approach that enables employees in the public sector to drive innovation and create value for the public good from within. Learn from experts who have implemented this approach already and discover practical strategies to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
//INFO: The session takes place at Zirmalm. There will be two shuttle busses from CCA Vorplatz to Zirmalm: at 8:35 & 8:45. Please arrive as early as possible - thank you!
09:00
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12:00
Breaking Boundaries: The Future of Public Service through Intrapreneurship
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The World Behind Money
Many decisions seem to have a common denominator: money. Everyone has a connection to it and an understanding of its importance, but few are aware of what actually lies behind money. Beyond mere definitions of interest rates and numbers, we delve into topics such as: Why aren´t humans naturally good at managing money? What are the behavioural and psychological barriers? How can we foster our competences to make sound financial decisions and improve our overall financial wellbeing?
Session objective: Challenging assumptions – Have your beliefs and assumptions questioned, broaden your perspective and critically reflect on old and new questions and challenges.
09:00
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12:00
The World Behind Money
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Thursday, 31 August
Morning
Comprehensive Defence in Europe – Lessons Learned from the War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine makes it necessary to defend our European community of values. Hence, the EU has to realize a collective security architecture to achieve those goals; and the defence capabilities as well as the Europeans' willingness to resist have to be strengthened. The Comprehensive National Defence according to the Austrian constitution serves as a principle for this topic.
09:00
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12:00
Comprehensive Defence in Europe – Lessons Learned from the War in Ukraine
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Citizens’ Assemblies Simulation
Promoting informed and deliberative dialogue on complex social and political issues, citizens' assemblies can be a valuable tool. They allow participants to explore different perspectives and develop solutions that reflect the needs and values of the broader community. Instead of the usual year-long series of facilitated discussions, we will use an interactive simulation to let participants experience citizens’ assemblies.
Session objective: Challenging assumptions – Have your beliefs and assumptions questioned, broaden your perspective and critically reflect on old and new questions and challenges.
09:00
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12:00
Citizens’ Assemblies Simulation
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What bold sustainable future to create for Europe?
In this hands-on foresight workshop you will explore possible futures by using the Scenario Exploration System (SES). The SES is a foresight gaming system developed to facilitate the application of futures thinking to policy-making. This idea generation tool has been used in mono- and multicultural environments around the globe. Limited spots available – first come, first serve.
Session objective: Imagining new possibilities – Get inspired and foster new ideas by imagining bold solutions to complex challenges and imagine disruptively new ways of thinking.
09:00
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12:00
What bold sustainable future to create for Europe?
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Measuring Inclusion
Uncovering the social endeavours of organisations is challenging. In the light of current European legislation and a global thrive of making impact visible and tangible, experts will engage in an interactive exchange to equip you with everything you need to know and do in order to meet the ESG criteria. This century is about impact analysis – in a world longing to prove what “changing the world” looks like in numbers.
09:00
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12:00
Measuring Inclusion
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Packaging with a Purpose: Understanding the Power of Circular Packaging
Packaging is vital to our lives today as it protects our everyday most valuable essentials: from food to hygienic products or pharmaceuticals.To balance functionality and environmental performance, it is key to consider the life cycle of packaging. Join a holistic and lively discussion on novel solutions and the role of policymakers and the full packaging value chain in setting the necessary drivers to shape the future of the circular economy.
09:00
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12:00
Packaging with a Purpose: Understanding the Power of Circular Packaging
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Noon
Alpbach IDEAS: Infopoint
Welcome to the IDEAS info point, a dedicated space during lunchtime, where participants of the Alpbach IDEAS programme can gather information, and engage in enriching conversations. This daily session provides an opportunity to learn more about the programme, the process of Alpbach IDEAS, and exchange ideas with experts on specific topics.
Whether you have questions about the application process, the workshop series, or the evaluation criteria, our knowledgeable staff is available to provide you with comprehensive information and guidance. We encourage you to bring your curiosity and eagerness to learn, as this is the perfect occasion to clarify any doubts and gain a deeper understanding of the Alpbach IDEAS programme.
Additionally, the IDEAS info point serves as a space for participants to connect with experts who specialise in various fields. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in discussions, seek advice, and explore potential collaborations. By tapping into the expertise of these individuals, you can refine your ideas, gain new insights, and broaden your horizons.
So, during lunchtime, make your way to the Schulhaeusl and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the IDEAS info point. Open your mind to new perspectives, share your thoughts, and embrace the collaborative spirit that defines the Alpbach IDEAS community. We look forward to supporting you on your path to realising your ideas and making a positive impact in the world.
Whether you have questions about the application process, the workshop series, or the evaluation criteria, our knowledgeable staff is available to provide you with comprehensive information and guidance. We encourage you to bring your curiosity and eagerness to learn, as this is the perfect occasion to clarify any doubts and gain a deeper understanding of the Alpbach IDEAS programme.
Additionally, the IDEAS info point serves as a space for participants to connect with experts who specialise in various fields. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in discussions, seek advice, and explore potential collaborations. By tapping into the expertise of these individuals, you can refine your ideas, gain new insights, and broaden your horizons.
So, during lunchtime, make your way to the Schulhaeusl and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the IDEAS info point. Open your mind to new perspectives, share your thoughts, and embrace the collaborative spirit that defines the Alpbach IDEAS community. We look forward to supporting you on your path to realising your ideas and making a positive impact in the world.
12:15
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13:30
Alpbach IDEAS: Infopoint
Identity Politics and Liberal Democracy
In Western democracies, the virtues of balance and moderation are disappearing, while shrill tones set
the agenda of the public opinion. Identity politics rate the demands of certain groups more highly than the demands of others and thus attack the principles of equality and individual rights. Do values of activists count more than laws? Do these cultural debates threaten the heart of our democracy?
the agenda of the public opinion. Identity politics rate the demands of certain groups more highly than the demands of others and thus attack the principles of equality and individual rights. Do values of activists count more than laws? Do these cultural debates threaten the heart of our democracy?
//INFO:There will be a shuttle to Gasthof Rossmoos. Meeting point is in front of the Congress Center at 13.45 h.
13:45
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16:30
Identity Politics and Liberal Democracy
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Friday, 01 September
Morning
From data to action: How artificial intelligence improves biodiversity
In the Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel National Park, researchers are supported by a cloud and AI-based acoustic monitoring system to preserve the biodiversity of the largest reed belt in Europe. In this content session, experts from the fields of research & biodiversity, technology & artificial intelligence will discuss and reflect on the successes, challenges and perspectives of technology in nature conservation.
09:00
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12:00
From data to action: How artificial intelligence improves biodiversity
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Sustainable Health Systems for an Aging Population
This workshop session is specifically designed to address the question on how an aging population and
adequate health care services are ought to be managed to ensure financial and institutional sustainability.
Which lessons are to be learned from our European neighbours and how can the demographic change facilitate
a transition into a truly inclusive health care system?
adequate health care services are ought to be managed to ensure financial and institutional sustainability.
Which lessons are to be learned from our European neighbours and how can the demographic change facilitate
a transition into a truly inclusive health care system?
09:00
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12:00
Sustainable Health Systems for an Aging Population
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What if Technology Acts as a Catalyst for Change to Save the Planet?
This session will explore the potential of open innovation and technology to drive positive change and contribute to sustainable development. We will examine case studies of successful collaborations between businesses, governments, and other organisations to develop sustainable solutions and discuss the role of open innovation in driving environmental and social impact.
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12:00
What if Technology Acts as a Catalyst for Change to Save the Planet?
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World of Work 2.0: “Employees Urgently Wanted!”
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As baby boomers approach retirement age, finding new employees is becoming increasingly difficult. Do we really want to worsen conditions for part-time jobs in order to get more people into full-time employment? Is it possible to compensate the demand by productivity growth? What do companies have to change to
recruit workers? A discussion on the necessary framework conditions for the labour market of the future.
recruit workers? A discussion on the necessary framework conditions for the labour market of the future.
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12:00
World of Work 2.0: “Employees Urgently Wanted!”
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Climate Action Game: Co-Creating the Future
How do we initiate effective climate action? What are the systemic levers and how can they be used for transformative solutions?
This climate action game opens up a space of experience using a cutting-edge science-based climate scenario tool co-developed by MIT Sloan. In a role-playing simulation, possible climate policy measures are explored and their effectiveness for sustainable action will be put to the test.
This climate action game opens up a space of experience using a cutting-edge science-based climate scenario tool co-developed by MIT Sloan. In a role-playing simulation, possible climate policy measures are explored and their effectiveness for sustainable action will be put to the test.
Session objective: Building understanding – Build your understanding by learning about personal insights and experiences as well as developments in science, society, politics or world affairs.
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12:00
Climate Action Game: Co-Creating the Future
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Re-Imagining Negotiations: Essentials
Shaping Europe’s success means seizing the opportunities presented and bringing your best to the table – your heart, your mind and your actions. We are aware that we need to negotiate – in the midst of dynamic and transitional times – and many are ready to participate. Let’s professionalise and build our capacities in order to deal constructively with diverse interests regarding e.g. equality, economic prosperity, mobility, peaceful co-existence, sustainable climate, ... for remarkable solutions.
Session objective: Helping make the case – Pose challenges or problems from your daily professional life to experts in the session and learn tools and methods to effectively communicate your ideas.
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Re-Imagining Negotiations: Essentials
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