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Growing environmental risks have caused a change of direction towards a greener economy in Germany. Advances in environmental technology and resource efficiency form a whole new branch of industry. This branch has developed from core competencies and innovative capabilities of “traditional” industries such as mechanical, plant, automotive and electrical engineering and chemicals. The conference highlighted the transformation of these traditional trades towards green growth, taking into account the challenges and the needs that come along with this transformational process.
What is the impact of green technologies on the economy, on politics, employment and education? A group of around 100 experts was convened by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) on 27 November 2014 in Berlin, Germany, to discuss “GreenTech made in Germany 4.0. Innovations for a sound environment, better employment and a good life”. Opened by the State Secretary of the BMUB, the conference saw the launch of a Green Technology Platform
, showcasing the state of the art of green and innovative technology made in Germany.
The Ministry also presented the data and findings from a study that has been published in an Environmental Technology Atlas for Germany, which was the main background document of the conference. The atlas maps the potential of green technology for sustainable growth in Germany by analyzing the status of environmental technologies and resource efficiency in the country.
In addition to plenary discussions, three workshops on green management, green finance and green entrepreneurship informed the participants about recent developments in Germany in these areas. UNESCO-UNEVOC was represented by green TVET expert Ms Dagmar Winzier.
Links
Conference website (in German)
Environmental Technology Atlas for Germany (in German)
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