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?
“Together and as individuals, we can shape how we move, eat, work, and care for each other so that everyday life becomes more joyful, fair, and resilient. As a parent, this mindset means creating a peaceful, healthy environment in which children can grow, explore, and dream for as long as possible.
Sustainability is therefore not just a personal value but a shared foundation for our present and future, and it also opens up opportunities for companies to innovate, strengthen motivation, and build trusted, future-proof brands that create long-term value for people and the planet.”
– Alex, 49, business and sustainability manager
“THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Green Washing is the norm in architecture. Promise sustainability and when the price tag comes up – pull back and build in the type of a century ago.
The only way to counter this is by implementing a penalty tag against unnecessary demolition or not fostering green building.
Furthermore ensure architectural education is a champion of structures which embrace multi-functionality, thus allowing adaptation to different uses and avoiding demolition in the future.”
– Manfred E.
“We need to re-orient our value system that is perpetuating the environmentally and socially exploitative world that we are currently living in. Moving away from individualistic thinking and behaviour, creating societies that are based on community, compassion and empathy. At the core of this future is human existence in synergy with the environment and non-human inhabitants of the planet.“
– Livia, 28
“Positive change happens when many people actively shape it together. Fears about sustainability are best addressed with understanding, information, small steps, and collective action.
Those who feel overwhelmed can seek support and awareness-building: sustainability is a process, not a competition. Sustainability becomes the new normal when politics, business, and society act together, foster innovation, and embed sustainable thinking into everyday life. It becomes relevant to everyone when it is practical, simple, and linked to personal benefits. Concrete actions that save money, time, or stress and improve the quality of life make a difference, showing that sustainable practices benefit both the environment and ourselves.
The 2030 Agenda and the SDGs provide an international framework that guides and motivates these changes. Ultimately, sustainability becomes meaningful for all when sustainable alternatives are affordable, accessible, and socially equitable. Political measures should therefore aim to remove financial barriers and enable sustainable consumption and production for everyone.”
– Michael K. (Translated from German)
“The true needs of human beings should come first, while preserving or restoring nature. Everything should be aligned with this: business models of companies, societal structures, and the way we work and live.“
– Michael M.
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