The University of Cologne recently awarded research prizes to excellent researchers from the natural and life sciences, the humanities, economics and social sciences. “Sharing a Planet in Peril” (SAPP) member Thomas Widlok received the Leo-Spitzer Prize, which is awarded for outstanding academic achievements in the arts, humanities and human sciences.
Author: Dr Nsah Mala. From 5-6 May 2025, BRIDGES Cologne participated in the 2025 Global Solutions Summit (#GSS2025) in Berlin (Germany) through our Hub Director, Dr Nsah Mala. Fondly referred to as the World Policy Forum, the Global Solutions Summit brings together diplomats, businesspeople, politicians, policymakers, civil society organisations (CSOs), students and youth, researchers and scholars to discuss global challenges and explore or suggest potential solutions to them.
UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and the Future Generations Commissioner For Wales, are conducting research with businesses across Wales to explore how organisations are aligning with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, and whether a recognition scheme could support and showcase this work. To support this research we are asking organisations, businesses, and individuals across Wales to Take our short, 10-minute survey. Your insights will directly inform the development of this initiative and help shape how responsible business practices are recognised and supported in Wales.
This joint report by the UN Youth Office, the St. Gallen Symposium and The Club of Rome explores how businesses can unlock long-term value by adopting intergenerational leadership models. It highlights the growing demographic gap between corporate leaders and the global workforce and presents a strong business case for meaningfully involving younger generations in decision-making.
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding a new Priority Programme at the University of Cologne, led by “Sharing a Planet in Peril” (SAPP) member Prof. Dr. Peter Dannenberg, to investigate the sustainability and resilience of agri-food supply chains in times of crisis.
