Science, Society, and Sustainability

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The University of Cologne New York Office and partners cordially invite you to a panel discussion with the new Rector of the University of Cologne and DAAD President Prof. Joybrato Mukherjeeand special guests including Prof. Michael Gerrard (Columbia University) and Miranda Massie(The Climate Museum NYC), moderated by Dr. Yaena Kwon (Harvard University). 

Please join us on May 23^rd at 6:30 PM in New York City at 1014 – space for ideas (1014 Fifth Avenue) for “Science, Society, and Sustainability – Closing the Knowledge-Action Gap”! 

Are we doing enough to apply our scientific knowledge to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a sustainable society? Do we already have all the knowledge and ideas to manage the climate crisis, requiring only sufficient funding and political will? What are the differences in sustainability goals and measures between the United States and Europe?

Please find more information and RSVP here: Eventbrite.

Join us to:

• Learn about the local, national, and global opportunities and challenges stakeholders face when working toward affordable and clean energy as well as broader climate action goals
• Focus on German and U.S. approaches to close the gap between knowledge and action
• Discuss how we can overcome societal impatience for climate progress with the help of transformative innovation
• Exchange new ideas for pathways to a sustainable future
• Network with stakeholders from universities, businesses, and communities from Germany and the United States

Welcoming remarks by:

• Dr. Eva Bosbach, Executive Director, University of Cologne New York Office
• Prof. Dr.-Ing. René Haak, Minister-Counselor, Head of Section Science and Technology, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Washington, D.C.
• Benedikt Brisch, Director, German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) New York

The public panel discussion is free of charge, however, please note that all attendees must be registered and show proof of identification to attend.

Not in NYC? Follow our playlist on the University of Cologne YouTube channel for a recording shortly after the event.

This event is co-hosted by the University of Cologne New York Office, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) New York, the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New York, the German Research Foundation (DFG) North America, American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Embassy, Washington DC, and 1014. It is part of the NRW-USA Year 2023/2024.

We hope you will be able to join us!