Workshops
In the workshop part of the conference participants discussed in smaller groups selected perspectives of the growth topic.
On the second conference day, results of the different workshops were consolidated in an open space session.
The 2000 Watt Society and Radical Innovation – Developing a Social Science Energy Research Program
Rolf Wüstenhagen, Institute for Economy and Ecology, University of St.Gallen
Growing demand – do we have a strategy?
Volker Auer, Johanna Fimpel, Leonce Röth, oikos Cologne
Growth: Economic insights and misunderstandings
Mathias Binswanger, Institute for Competitiveness and Communication, University of applied science Solothurn, oikos Foundation
Developing a Post Kyoto Protocol
Marc Ambrust, Christoph Laier, oikos Bayreuth
Limited recources – unlimited demand. China’s investment strategies in Africa
Lars Stein, oikos PhD fellow
Sustainable growth through sustainable investments
Oliver Karius, Forma Futura Invest AG
7. Global Governance Perspective
Growing anew – Challenges of Post-Conflict Development in the Balkan Region
Barbara Erni, Sabine Ruoss, oikos Alumni
(in cooperation with UNESCO)
8. Sustainable Enterprise Perspective
Growing beyond limits – reshuffling boundaries between Businesses and Society
Hendrik Höver, Center for Social Enterprise, University of St.Gallen
Wealth, Happiness and Social Codifications
Claude Siegenthaler, Institute for global and interdisciplinary studies, Hosei University, oikos Advisor
Claus Noppeney, CNC Berlin
10. Communications Perspective
Climate Change as a Business Opportunity and the Importance of Communication
Thomas Petruschke, oikos Alumnus