In our regional dialogues at E-world Essen, we spoke with various stakeholders about the challenges and opportunities of the climate-neutral heat transition in Germany and about climate change as a driver of innovative, sustainable business ideas. Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia have set ambitious climate protection targets that require decarbonisation of the energy system and climate adaptation measures. As part of the regional dialogues, young entrepreneurs also discussed their experiences and perspectives in the field of environmental economics in North Rhine-Westphalia.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone involved, including the speakers, moderators and students at Dortmund Technical University, for their commitment and interest in our events. The three days of E-world energy & water provided us with a valuable platform for advancing important topics and showcasing innovative business ideas.

The Climate Protection Act has set climate neutrality by 2045 as its goal. However, the city of Düsseldorf has set itself a more ambitious target: it aims to become climate neutral by 2035.

A key factor in achieving this goal is the expansion of renewable energies. Germany has set itself the target of increasing the share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption to at least 80 percent by 2030. This is intended to make a significant contribution to combating climate change.

But the question arises: Can we still achieve our climate protection goals, or is it already too late? This important discussion took place during a joint discussion evening organised by the INZIN Institute and the Heimatverein Düsseldorfer Jonges e. V. Experts exchanged their perspectives and ideas in order to find ways to effectively combat climate change.

We would like to thank Prof. Dr. Justus Haucap, Anita Merzbacher, Joachim Umbach and Dr. Ulrich Teich for the stimulating discussion and look forward to continuing our exchange with the Düsseldorf Jonges in the future.

Regional dialogue on ‘Climate-neutral heating transition’ on 23 May, 3 p.m.

The future heat supply in Germany must be climate-neutral, resilient and economical. In our Future Dialogue on 23 May at E-World Essen, we will be talking to stakeholders about the opportunities and challenges of the ‘climate-neutral heat transition’.

The regional dialogue will begin at 3 p.m. with welcoming remarks and an introduction by Dr Peter Markus from the Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia, Christina Zollmarsch from Greentech.Ruhr and Prof. Dr Martin Faulstich from the Competence Network Environmental Economy.NRW. A keynote speech by students from TU Dortmund University on the role of local authorities in the heating transition, using two cities in North Rhine-Westphalia as examples, will be followed by a panel discussion with experts from the heating industry.

Location: E-world energy & water, Essen, Hall 4, Stand 218

Regional dialogue ‘Climate change as a driver of innovative, sustainable business ideas’ on 24 May, 3:30 p.m.

The future heat supply in Germany must be climate-neutral, resilient and economical. In our regional dialogue on 24 May at E-world Essen, young entrepreneurs will discuss their experiences, opportunities and challenges when entering the environmental economy in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The regional dialogue will begin at 3:30 p.m. with welcoming remarks and an introduction by State Secretary Viktor Haase from the Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia, Christina Zollmarsch from Greentech.Ruhr and Prof. Dr. Martin Faulstich from the Competence Network Environmental Economy.NRW. A keynote speech by Oliver Lühr from the Competence Network Environmental Economy.NRW on the topic of ‘Innovation radar for climate change – impetus for the environmental economy’ will be followed by a discussion round with young entrepreneurs and companies, moderated by Sina Nadi from the Centre for Entrepreneurship & Transfer.

Location: E-world energy & water, Essen, Hall 4, Stand 218

More detailed information on the programme for the two regional dialogues can be found here.

We would also be happy to meet you outside of the regional dialogues at our stand in Hall 4, Stand 218 for personal discussions and look forward to talking to you about forward-looking ideas and projects for the green economy in North Rhine-Westphalia. Greentech.Ruhr will also be there as a co-exhibitor.