Scientists Meet Scientists – TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee Talk | Seminar Series of European Universities on Sustainability by Prof. Florian Egli: "The challenge of creating value for all in the global transition towards sustainability"

On 23 July 2025, Prof. Florian Egli (Public Policy for the Green Transition, TUM) will present the second talk of the summer term in our Seminar Series of European Universities on Sustainability, which has become an integral part of our Wednesday Coffee Talks. The talk is entitled “The challenge of creating value for all in the global transition towards sustainability.”

Abstract:
The transition towards sustainability requires a drastic shift in the technologies we use as societies. Associated shifts in value chains may provide opportunities for emerging and developing countries to create more value locally. However, such value chain participation often requires large investments and strategic policymaking. This talk will discuss opportunities and challenges for local value creation, zooming in on financing and industry development in developing countries, and using the case of green hydrogen.

Recent publication: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-025-01768-y

Associated research briefing: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-025-01775-z

Date: July 23, 2025
Time: 13:00 CEST (until approx. 14:00)
Location: online

Registration: The TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee talks are held online via Zoom. To register and to receive the Zoom link, please send an email to events(at)ias.tum.de.

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