The FUTURE FORUM: Building Biopolis

Cities are causing climate change. They consume the most resources, emit pollution, and produce tons of waste. At the same time, cities are also severely threatened by the climate crisis. As innovation hubs, rich in influence and intellectual and creative potential, cities are key players in the fight against climate change. “Cities are where the...

The Future of the Multilateral Order

Over the past 75 years, globalization and global governance have been strongholds of universal peace and prosperity. More recently, multilateral institutions struggle to enable shared, fair and effective solutions for crisis phenomena such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. Our moderated discussion will provide an outlook on the future of multilateralism. How can the...

A Conversation between Charlotte and Krefeld

The American Council on Germany has launched a new series of online meetings titled  Transatlantic Town Halls: German-American Mayors Forum, held under the auspices of WunderbarTogether USA 2020, a comprehensive and collaborative initiative funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by the Goethe-Institut. A Conversation between Charlotte and Krefeld with Mayor Vi Lyles and Lord Mayor Frank...

Digitale Souveränität der USA – wer bestimmt den nächsten Präsidenten?

Experten und Geheimdienste warnen: Der US-Wahlkampf könnte noch anfälliger für Störversuche sein als der aus dem Jahr 2016. Die Angreifer haben aufgerüstet und versuchen, auch durch Influencer in den sozialen Medien Einfluss zu nehmen. Die Regulierung solcher Veröffentlichungen gestaltet sich jedoch schwierig. Digitale Wahlsysteme sind erschreckend anfällig für Angriffe und Manipulationen. Für die Glaubwürdigkeit der...

A Conversation between St. Louis and Stuttgart

The American Council on Germany has launched a new series of online meetings titled  Transatlantic Town Halls: German-American Mayors Forum, held under the auspices of WunderbarTogether USA 2020, a comprehensive and collaborative initiative funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by the Goethe-Institut.   A Conversation between St. Louis and Stuttgart with Mayor Lyda Krewson and Lord...