We collected 100 voices, perspectives and visions on the future. Have a look!
The big question: What can we do today and in the future to create a world in which sustainability is the new normal?
“In order to implement sustainable thinking and behaviour as a self-evident part of communities or the global community, I am convinced that a fundamental shift in values is required, from egocentric thinking to a sense of unity. This means that we must replace all distinguishing and evaluative qualities (pejorative) in all living beings, but especially in humans, with values that are oriented towards “us” and that connect (binding). The person opposite me is not too big, too fat, too … but rather, the person opposite me is alive, has arms and legs, looks at me, wants to be happy … just like me, without seeing the individual qualities only through our own socialised values, but following the basic assumption that the person opposite me is doing the best he or she or it can do at that moment.
Celebrate the moment, take the past as a basis and history, take the future as a vision and, in the best case, as a creative vision and thus as orientation, i.e. the past as roots, the future as orientation (lighthouse) vision, and the now, the present as the moment in which I put my free will to the test every moment by deciding to help, heal, build, care… or destroy, kill, fail to render assistance…
In short: Realignment of the human values compass, uniformly worldwide. We are connected to everything and everyone, at all times.”
– Jürgen K. (Translated from German)
“The industries of the future will be restorative and regenerative in order to make a biopositive contribution that benefits the common good!”
– Bastian B. (Translated from German)
“I grew up in a time when there was no abundance. We ate vegetables that grew in the garden or that we had stored or preserved ourselves, eggs from our chickens and bread we baked ourselves. These early experiences of a simple life help me today to make my everyday life more sustainable – I buy seasonal and regional products without packaging at the market, eat much less meat than I did in my middle age, and walk or cycle more. I am spurred on by comparing myself to others: how could I save more water and electricity, reduce our waste, cover longer distances on foot instead of by car? We compare our energy consumption and potential savings with friends and neighbours, share rarely used equipment (lawnmowers, machines), and exchange experiences on how to be more sustainable (sharing garden plants that do not need artificial irrigation).
In our senior students’ association, I am committed to ensuring that our age group also engages with the issue of sustainability, for example by participating in city cycling and organising lectures on sustainability. The special contribution we older people can make is to reflect on and continue the tried and tested traditions of the past, to take responsibility for shaping the world and to contribute our voice to the social discourse.”
– Angela, 73, retired psychologist, senior student (Translated from German)
“We are creating a world in which sustainability is a matter of course by addressing the issue from childhood and explaining why it is important. It should therefore become a fundamental part of school education. In addition, there should be financial incentives for sustainable behaviour and penalties for unsustainable behaviour.”
– Sven, 21, student (Translated from German)
“To create a world where sustainability is the new normal, we must be more present, share knowledge and resources openly, and act with greater awareness and responsibility toward what nature provides us. Every action counts, and by working together, we can drive meaningful and lasting change. “
– Regina F., 35, Project Manager
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