From knowledge to meaningful action against climate change
Maike Sippel |
TEDxKonstanz
• March 2021
Our Earth is dangerously heating up and its future lies in our hands - but how can we make sure we don't drop it? On which levels does change happen and how can we inspire and motivate others to follow our example? In her personal story on how she not only challenged herself but also others, Maike Sippel lies out key questions everyone has to consider when taking action. She reports how her research provides the equipment to becoming a powerful change-agent for a save and vital future.
Maike Sippel is Professor of Sustainable Economics at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz, Germany. Thinking about a major task of our generation – shape changes toward a climate-friendly society – she works on projects at the interface between knowledge and social reality. However, Sippel is more than a scientist. Throughout her career, she has been actively engaged in consulting and initiatives to make sure our beautiful planet is preserved for future generations.
Intro animation created by Mike Costelloe. Music intro from Phase 3 by Xylo-Ziko, used under CC BY-NC 4.0.
Video edited by Lilith Kugler