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Providing clean, reliable and affordable energy is one of the key challenges of the 21st century. Fossil fuels and nuclear power are still important energy sources, while renewable energies are becoming more important, not only in Germany, but also in other European countries and North America. Energy sustainability is about finding the balance between a growing economy, the need for environmental protection and social responsibilities in order to improve the quality of life for current and future generations. In short, it is about meeting the needs of today’s world without compromising the needs of future generations.

PROGRAM

18.00 Registration

18.30 Welcoming address

Andreas Klein, Head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation Hamburg

Michael Gray, U.S. Consul for Political and Economic Affairs

18.45 How can we meet future energy challenges? Perspectives from Germany, Europe and the United States

Professor Dr. Hans-Martin Henning, Deputy Director, Energy Efficient Buildings, Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg

Eileen V. Quigley, Director of Strategic Innovation Climate Solutions, Seattle

Stefan Schurig, Climate Energy Director, World Future Council, Hamburg

19.15 Discussion

Moderation: David Patrician

20.30 Get-together