From 11–13 June 2026, the alpine town of Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Austria, will once again become a meeting point for forward-looking dialogue on sustainability, climate resilience, and the future of society during the 9th FORUM ANTHROPOZÄN. Audiences from around the world will also be able to join the opening keynote by IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber online via livestream.
Held under the theme “CONNECTEDNESS. Future Connectedness – National Parks in the Anthropocene”, this year’s forum will explore how protected areas can contribute to climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, social stability, and international cooperation in a rapidly changing world.
As part of the opening program, IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber will deliver a keynote lecture titled “The Good Anthropocene: High-Tech meets No-Tech” on Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 14:30, during which he will present new perspectives on how a “Good Anthropocene” could be achieved by combining technological innovation with nature’s evolutionary solutions.
The keynote will be followed by the ZEIT-GESPRÄCH, a high-level public discussion marking the highlight and concluding event of the Anthropocene 2026 lecture series. Moderated by Fritz Habekuß of German newspaper, DIE ZEIT, the panel will feature representatives from science, government, conservation, spatial planning, and business, including Jürgen Schneider (Austria’s Federal Ministry for Climate Action), Barbara Pucker (Director of Hohe Tauern National Park Carinthia), Liliana Dagostin (expert in nature conservation and spatial planning), Ruedi Haller (Director of the Swiss National Park), and entrepreneur Reinhard Schneider (owner of Werner & Mertz).
Join online
The ZEIT-GESPRÄCH will be streamed live in both German and English via Zoom, allowing participants from around the world to join the discussion remotely.
Participation is free of charge and open to all interested audiences. Registration is available through the Forum Anthropozän lecture series website:
Register for the online livestream
Registered participants will receive a personalized Zoom link by email prior to the event.
Additional highlights of the forum include panel discussions on smart cities and regions, biodiversity networks, and the geopolitical role of national parks; interdisciplinary workshops and innovation sessions; artistic evening programs; and dedicated activities for children and youth.
The FORUM ANTHROPOZÄN has established itself as an important platform for dialogue between science, policy, civil society, and local communities on shaping sustainable futures in the Anthropocene.
For more information and registration, visit the official Forum Anthropozän website.
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