Zurich Talks
Future Planet

Together, we can stand up against climate change and protect the planet for future generations.

Watch our full episode Future Planet
(first aired on 27.10.2021)

Zurich Talks Episode
Future Planet

Full episode, 54 min

Let’s do this! Now! Together! Watch the full episode of “Future Planet” where some of the brightest minds get together in a spirited discussion about real solutions for climate change.

Voices of contributors

Prof Thomas Crowther, Lead Scientist of Crowther Lab
“We need every single player in this entire economy to step up to the fact that improving efficiency and sustainability are the new versions of improving exploitation and growth.”
Dr. Patrick Fiedler, Senior Vice President, BASF SE
“We need really new technologies to lower greenhouse gas emissions drastically, and the second thing we need is lots of clean energy.”
Dr. Christoph Gebald, Director, Climeworks
“We have to do everything we can to reduce as much as we can, as fast as we can, and then remove as much risk as we can.”
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace
“It’s going to take a lot of action, willpower and people agreeing that change has to happen.”
Judith Haeberli, CEO & Founder, Urban Connect
“I think we’re at the tipping point where we can change behavior, especially in company settings.”
Sebastião Salgado, Photographer & Founder of Instituto Terra
“To have an idea is very important. But it’s not enough. You must have partners that want as much as you to rebuild the planet.”
Melati Wijsen, Indonesian Activist
“Sustainability needs to become a large part of the DNA of any company on all levels.”