The world needs new alliances and ecosystems to address complex global challenges that cannot be solved by any single entity or sector alone. By fostering collaboration and bringing together diverse stakeholders such as governments, businesses, civil society, and academia, new alliances can leverage collective expertise, resources, and perspectives. These alliances facilitate the exchange of knowledge, promote innovation, and drive coordinated action towards common goals. Creating new ecosystems involves establishing platforms, networks, and partnerships that encourage collaboration, trust, and shared value creation. It requires open dialogue, inclusive decision-making processes, and a willingness to cooperate across boundaries, sectors, and disciplines to tackle systemic challenges effectively.
ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber: Leading Sustainable Finance Transformation
With endorsements from the G20, UN, World Bank, IOSCO, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) stands at the forefront of standard-setting efforts, shaping the future of sustainable finance and reporting worldwide.
Founded in 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow, under the stewardship of Emmanuel Faber as Chair, the ISSB has become a globally recognized and respected standard-setter.
UN Global Compact: SDGs - the North Star for Business
Sanda Ojiambo, the Assistant Secretary-General and CEO of the United Nations Global Compact, shines a spotlight on the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative and the driving force behind the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With over 18,000 corporate participants spanning 160 countries, the UN Global Compact aligns businesses with principles in human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.
"The SDGs are the singular uniting force across all sectors, nations, and economies.”
Matt Rogers – CEO Mission Possible Partnership: 400 Partners. 7 Heavy Industries. 1 Goal: Net-Zero 2050
CEO Matt Rogers: “We are deeply committed to decarbonise 7 heavy-emitting industries by 2050: Cement, Steel, Aluminium and Chemicals – as well as Shipping, Aviation and Trucking.”
These 7 big industries are the building blocks of the global economy. Currently, they are responsible for 30% of GHG emissions globally. The 4 materials alone are responsible for 60% of current industry emissions. Where to begin? “Our 400 partners made bold commitments. Now is the time for bold actions. Because we know how to get from here to there on a step-by-step-basis."
CEO UnternehmerTUM – Wir haben Europas größtes Gründer- und Innovationszentrum erschaffen
“Wir müssen als Europäer denken und handeln, wenn wir mit Asien und Amerika mithalten wollen", sagt Prof. Dr. Helmut Schönenberger, Gründer und CEO von UnternehmerTUM, Europas größtem Gründer- und Innovationszentrum. Die Schlüsselwörter für diesen Erfolg lauten: Besuch in Stanford, Geburt einer großen Idee, gefolgt von einer noch größeren Investition, um ein digitales Ökosystem zu erschaffen, welches Forschung, Bildung und Unternehmertum vereint..
President of the Rockefeller Foundation, we will lift 1 billion people out of poverty in a decade
"The Rockefeller Foundation and the IKEA Foundation are joining forces to create a $1 billion historic global platform to fight climate change and energy poverty," Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation. The platform aims to reduce 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provide 1 billion people with decentralized renewable energy."
We Mean Business Coalition
María Mendiluce, CEO of the We Mean Business Coalition, is one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders. As the Coalition celebrates its 10-year anniversary, María reflects on the milestones that have mobilized over 17,000 companies—representing half of the world’s market capitalization—to commit to climate action.
The Reinvention of Everything
The FT called him one of Europe’s leading industrialists and transformational leaders - and transforming is exactly what he does. Transforming and reinventing companies, across sectors and across industries. Dreaming big. First as Co-CEO and Chairman at the giant software company SAP and recently, taking A.P Møller-Maersk, the Danish conglomerate that dominates container shipping, into the new era of decarboniziation.
UNCCD’s Ibrahim Thiaw: Land, Power & the Race to Restore Our Future
In this episode, Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), discusses the reality of land degradation—and the encouraging path to restoration.
Emmanuel de Merode on 100 Years of Virunga — A Masterclass in Quiet Leadership
This might be the moment you first hear about one of the most important — and least understood — places on Earth.
Virunga National Park, nestled in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is Africa’s oldest national park and home to a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. It’s also a frontline of armed conflict, poverty, and ecological destruction — and yet, a bold transformation is underway.
Cedrik Neike, Siemens-Vorstand und CEO Digital Industries – Siemens: Die beste Fabrik der Welt
Siemens setzt neue Standards in der Industrie 4.0: Das Elektronikwerk in Amberg wurde vom World Economic Forum zum globalen Leuchtturm.zu einer der besten Fabriken der Welt gekürt. Durch konsequente Automatisierung und Digitalisierung – vom Internet der Dinge, Digitale Zwillinge, Smart Robotics, bis Cloud und Edge Computing.Cedrik Neike, Siemens CEO und CEO Digital Industries: “Größe macht keinen Unterschied.
Stitching Together a Fashion Revolution
"I think we need an entire revolution in the fashion industry," says Runa Ray, my first guest of 2025. And she is making it happen—as a designer, activist, and visionary.
Her journey spans the Global Peace Flag Initiative, endorsed by the United Nations and hailed as the largest art movement for peace and climate action, to presenting collections at Monte Carlo Fashion Week, the Grammy Awards, and shaping policy at the World Bank.
Moët Hennessy: Transforming Luxury
How do you redefine luxury in a world of urgent environmental challenges? In this episode, I sit down with Philippe Schaus, Chairman and CEO of Moët Hennessy and member of the Executive Committee of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group.
We explore how Moët Hennessy’s 27 iconic maisons—including Veuve Clicquot, Belvedere Vodka, and Dom Pérignon, many with over 300 years of heritage—are innovating to preserve tradition while addressing the planet’s most pressing challenges.
Vorsitzender des Global Parliament of Mayors – Weltparlament der Bürgermeister: Städte müssen an den globalen Entscheidertisch
“Der Transformations-Prozess gelingt nur, wenn Städte einen Sitz am Verhandlungstisch haben”, so Dr. Peter Kurz,Vorsitzender des Global Parliament of Mayors.In Den Haag geboren, versteht sich das globale Bürgermeisterparlament als Leitungsgremium von und für Bürgermeister aller Kontinente.
Feeding the Future: Ismahane Elouafi on Soil, Science, and Survival
In this moving and timely episode, Der Große Neustart welcomes Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural research network—leading 9,000 scientists across 89 countries.
Volocopter: revolution in air mobility
Volocopter is THE pioneer of air mobility. At the Summer Olympics in Paris 2024, the German startup will make history: thanks to the support of French President Macron and Chancellor Scholz, Volocopter will officially deploy its VoloCity air taxi service for passengers.
CEO Dirk Hoke: "We offer the highest security standards worldwide."
Pionier in China: Digitalindustrie ist so wichtig wie das Wassersystem
Fabian von Heimburg, Co-Founder Hotnest China, WEF Global Shaper, Forbes 30 under 30 China & Asia, Koordinator für den China-Markt des deutschen Startup-Verbandes, Brückenbauer für Startups in China und Europa. “Wir sind ein Startup in China. Für uns gibt es nur Wachstum.
Ina Remmers, Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin von nebenan.de: #1 Plattform für 2,5 Mio. Nachbarn in Deutschland
Ina Remmers ist Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin von nebenan.de, Deutschlands größter Nachbarschafts-Plattform. 2015 in Berlin gegründet, zählt das Unternehmen heute 2,5 Millionen Nutzer, verbindet aktiv Nachbarn in 400 deutschen Städten, beschäftigt 130 Mitarbeiter und expandiert nach Spanien und Frankreich.
Bosch: Das erste klimaneutrale Industrieunternehmen der Welt
Bosch ist im Dezember 2020 das erste! klimaneutrale Industrieunternehmen der Welt. An über 400 Standorten hinterläßt das Stuttgarter Unternehmen ab sofort keinen CO₂-Fußabdruck mehr..
Demeter: Pionier der Biobranche
Demeter ist Vorbild. Die “nachhaltigste Marke Deutschlands" praktiziert erfolgreich, was die Vereinten Nationen und das Pariser Klimaabkommen von der Landwirtschaft weltweit fordern: Eine bio-dynamische Kreislaufwirtschaft.
GLS: Die gute Bank
Was ist die Aufgabe einer guten Bank im 21. Jahrhundert? Darüber spricht Thomas Jorberg, Vorstandssprecher der GLS Bank. Laut Financial Times leitet er die “nachhaltigste Bank in Europa". Börse Online und n-tv wählten die GLS von 2010 bis 2019 zur “Bank des Jahres" in der Kategorie Spezialbanken
Microsoft: Qualifiziert 25 Millionen Menschen kostenlos für Zukunftsjobs
“Wir müssen sicherstellen, dass nach Covid-19 niemand zurückbleibt“, sagt Dr. Marianne Janik, seit zwei Monaten CEO von Microsoft Deutschland. Das größte Softwareunternehmen der Welt startete im Sommer 2020 eine digitale Qualifizierungs-Offensive – mit dem Ziel, 25 Millionen Menschen kostenlose Kompetenzkurse anzubieten, ihnen den Einstieg in zukunftssichere Berufe zu ermöglichen
Reshaping Capitalism
Martin Wolf, the Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times and one of the world's top 100 global thinkers, delves deep into the core of our global economic and political systems. Wolf's latest book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, serves as the foundation for our exploration of the fundamental question:
Is the West's Democratic Capitalism the optimal system to confront the world's complex and interconnected challenges?
Earthshot Laureate Florent Kaiser: The Andean Eco Revolutionary
Florent Kaiser, CEO of Global Forest Generation and Earthshot Prize Winner, has unveiled the extraordinary accomplishments of Acción Andina. This grassroots initiative, co-founded by Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos, is deeply rooted in ancient Inca principles of "Ayni and Minka." Together, they have planted nearly 10 million native trees since 2018, rejuvenating over 4,000 hectares of Andean forests. The activities are already helping thousands of people by increasing food and water security, providing new income opportunities.
No Water, No Climate, No Survival: Special Envoy's Fight for Global Stability
Henk Ovink is the pioneering Special Envoy for International Water Affairs. Discover how the Netherlands leads the way in sustainable water management through the First International Water Envoy, addressing urgent challenges impacting 2.2 billion people with freshwater scarcity and ecosystem devastation.
Alastair Campbell: Reshaping Political Debate
Alastair Campbell, renowned as Britain's leading political master communicator, is pioneering the way in regaining control of the UK's political debate while also garnering a massive following worldwide. His podcast, "The Rest is Politics," co-hosted with former Tory Cabinet minister Rory Stewart, boasts over one million listeners per episode, dominating charts from the UK to Suriname.
My book (in German) - How do we want to live? The World needs a Marshall Plan - my search for a better system
"How do we want to live?” reflects the economic development since the global financial crisis. It's a call for a global economic stimulus program. In 66 compelling essays, she draws attention to the change in political and economic values since 2007 and advocates a re-think: towards sustainable economic policy and more awareness of the importance of a society based on solidarity.
Triumph des Mutes: Wie wir
Sibylle Barden
(LinkedIn)
There are over 1,000 varieties of bananas grown around the world, yet the market is dominated by only one, the Cavendish. It makes up 95% of all bananas traded internationally. And like in so many sectors, only five companies dominate around 80% of the globe's banana market.
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(ESG Global)
Sibylle Barden is an author and board member. She is an early champion of Stakeholder Capitalism and the World Economic Forum’s “Great Reset” initiative.
(LinkedIn)
Wie wollen wir leben? Wir sind Täter und Zeuge einer erdrutschartigen Verschiebung unserer Existenz. Wählen wir Zynismus und nehmen die Zerstörung des Planeten in Kauf? Wählen wir Optimismus und setzen uns aktiv für eine bessere Zukunft ein?
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(Capital)
Will die Welt die Covid-Pandemie hinter sich lassen, muss sie einen Neustart in den internationalen Beziehungen hinbekommen. Dazu müssen alle gesellschaftlich relevanten Stakeholder an einen Tisch.
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(Capital)
Die Weltwirtschaft steht vor einer großen Transformation. Im Zeitalter des Stakeholder Kapitalismus sollen Unternehmen nachhaltiger, digitaler und fairer werden. Einige von ihnen sind bereits auf dem Weg dorthin und haben ihre Verantwortung erkannt.
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Smarter, grüner, fairer: Der Kapitalismus benötigt ein Update. Sibylle Barden-Fürchtenicht erklärt, wie ein nachhaltiger Kapitalismus für das 21. Jahrhundert aussehen kann.
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(PT Magazin Wirtschaft & Gesellschaft)
Europas politischer Unwille zur Solidarität führt schon heute in die nächste große Krise: Der Patient kommt vielleicht mit dem Leben davon, wird dann aber Zeuge des Niedergangs seiner Volkswirtschaften.
(LinkedIn)
As the world anticipates the Stockholm "World Water Week 2023: Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World," a global movement takes shape to confront the imminent water crisis. With freshwater scarcity affecting over 2.2 billion individuals, a sanitation crisis impacting 4.2 billion people, and water-related conflicts unsettling 40% of the global population, this year's theme underscores the urgency for innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.
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As the world undergoes seismic shifts—technological, social, and geopolitical—one truth becomes increasingly clear: Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum(WEF), has called this moment in history the “Intelligent Age,” a time shaped by converging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. But as Schwab wisely observes, “This is a societal revolution, one that has the power to elevate humanity - or indeed to fracture it.”
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