IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber will participate in the upcoming MOVE Conference 2025, a leading event dedicated to sustainability and strategic communication in Germany. As a renowned climate scientist and systems thinker, Schellnhuber is set to deliver the closing keynote, providing a powerful finale to what promises to be a dynamic and inspiring conference.

The MOVE 2025 Conference will bring together thought leaders, sustainability professionals, and communication experts to explore critical topics such as:

  • True cost accounting and its application in sustainability strategy
  • Immersive storytelling techniques, including experiences from climate change hotspots like Greenland
  • Gamification and participatory tools for raising awareness and engagement
  • Resonant multimedia formats, including images, video, and podcasts, for impactful communication
  • The transformative role of communication as a driver of sustainable business and social innovation

In his keynote, titled, Saving the World in Style, Schellnhuber will present innovative approaches to tackling ecological overshoot, focusing on how bio-based construction materials and regenerative architecture can contribute to climate-positive development. His message will highlight the fusion of nature-based and high-tech solutions as essential to building a sustainable future.

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