HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and

AWARD CEREMONY 2020

On 26 October 2020 the winners of the Green Talents Competition 2020 have been honoured during our first virtual Green Talents Award Ceremony. Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Michael Meister has awarded 25 young dedicated ambassadors of global sustainability and valued their contributions worldwide to create a sustainable society. PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and

AWARD CEREMONY 2020

On 26 October 2020 the winners of the Green Talents Competition 2020 have been honoured during our first virtual Green Talents Award Ceremony. Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Michael Meister has awarded 25 young dedicated ambassadors of global sustainability and valued their contributions worldwide to create a sustainable society. PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi. STADTFARM - GREEN TALENTS StadtFarm grows fish, vegetables, and tropical fruits in a closed circulation system. The water from the fish tanks is transferred to filter basins. In these basins, bacteria convert the ammonium from the fish excrements to nitrate, which the plants can use to grow. Then the water flows through a worm filter with earthworms and bio-filters with KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the state of Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest institutions of research, higher education and innovation in the fields of natural sciences and engineering in Europe. KIT is the Research University in the Helmholtz Association. Its major research areas are based on global societal challenges and seek to develop sustainable solutions to urgent GERMAN CENTRE FOR INTEGRATIVE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH (IDIV The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a joint facility of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leipzig University and is run in cooperation with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ).It is funded by the German Research

Foundation (DFG).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

LEUPHANA UNIVERSITY LÜNEBURG As a university for the civil society of the 21st century, Leuphana University Lüneburg seeks to address, analyse, accompany, and shape the great transformations of our time. The principles of humanism, sustainability and action orientation are corner stones of Leuphana’s mission. Sustainability as a guiding principle spans Leuphana’s activities across campus operation (climate-neutral LEIBNIZ INSTITUTE FOR CATALYSIS (LIKAT ROSTOCK) Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT Rostock) Catalysis is the science of accelerating chemical transformations. By using high-performance catalysts, chemical reactions can be carried out in a resource-saving manner, for example by increasing the yield, avoiding by-products and reducing the specific energy requirement. PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and

AWARD CEREMONY 2020

On 26 October 2020 the winners of the Green Talents Competition 2020 have been honoured during our first virtual Green Talents Award Ceremony. Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Michael Meister has awarded 25 young dedicated ambassadors of global sustainability and valued their contributions worldwide to create a sustainable society. PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and

AWARD CEREMONY 2020

On 26 October 2020 the winners of the Green Talents Competition 2020 have been honoured during our first virtual Green Talents Award Ceremony. Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Michael Meister has awarded 25 young dedicated ambassadors of global sustainability and valued their contributions worldwide to create a sustainable society. PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi. STADTFARM - GREEN TALENTS StadtFarm grows fish, vegetables, and tropical fruits in a closed circulation system. The water from the fish tanks is transferred to filter basins. In these basins, bacteria convert the ammonium from the fish excrements to nitrate, which the plants can use to grow. Then the water flows through a worm filter with earthworms and bio-filters with KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the state of Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest institutions of research, higher education and innovation in the fields of natural sciences and engineering in Europe. KIT is the Research University in the Helmholtz Association. Its major research areas are based on global societal challenges and seek to develop sustainable solutions to urgent GERMAN CENTRE FOR INTEGRATIVE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH (IDIV The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a joint facility of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leipzig University and is run in cooperation with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ).It is funded by the German Research

Foundation (DFG).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

LEUPHANA UNIVERSITY LÜNEBURG As a university for the civil society of the 21st century, Leuphana University Lüneburg seeks to address, analyse, accompany, and shape the great transformations of our time. The principles of humanism, sustainability and action orientation are corner stones of Leuphana’s mission. Sustainability as a guiding principle spans Leuphana’s activities across campus operation (climate-neutral LEIBNIZ INSTITUTE FOR CATALYSIS (LIKAT ROSTOCK) Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT Rostock) Catalysis is the science of accelerating chemical transformations. By using high-performance catalysts, chemical reactions can be carried out in a resource-saving manner, for example by increasing the yield, avoiding by-products and reducing the specific energy requirement. PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and

AWARD CEREMONY 2020

On 26 October 2020 the winners of the Green Talents Competition 2020 have been honoured during our first virtual Green Talents Award Ceremony. Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Michael Meister has awarded 25 young dedicated ambassadors of global sustainability and valued their contributions worldwide to create a sustainable society. PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and

AWARD CEREMONY 2020

On 26 October 2020 the winners of the Green Talents Competition 2020 have been honoured during our first virtual Green Talents Award Ceremony. Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Michael Meister has awarded 25 young dedicated ambassadors of global sustainability and valued their contributions worldwide to create a sustainable society. PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi. GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTER (DLR) To explore Earth and space and to develop technologies for a sustainable future – this is the mission of the 10,000 employees of DLR. Besides its name, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) not only conducts research in the field of aeronautics but also engages in numerous other key research areas in his 55 research institutes and facilities. Climate, mobility, and technology are changing KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the state of Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest institutions of research, higher education and innovation in the fields of natural sciences and engineering in Europe. KIT is the Research University in the Helmholtz Association. Its major research areas are based on global societal challenges and seek to develop sustainable solutions to urgent FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

GERMAN CENTRE FOR INTEGRATIVE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH (IDIV The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a joint facility of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leipzig University and is run in cooperation with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ). It is funded by the German Research

Foundation (DFG).

COMPETITION ALERT 2021 Please register for our competition alert and you will be informed as soon as the next submission period starts. LIFE IN GERMANY AFTER GETTING THE GREEN TALENTS AWARD 2018 George Kofi Parku has a background in Chemical Engineering from his studies at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. In April 2019 he arrived at the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) for his 3-month research stay. To enhance his research career in Germany he started as a PhD Student in Chemical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in September 2019. THE BERLIN CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR WATER The Berlin Centre of Competence for Water (Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin – KWB) is an international centre for water research and knowledge transfer. The main objective of KWB is to develop expertise in the overall management of water resources and in the field of water technology. To this end, the institute combines the capacities of the Berlin universities, research institutes, public PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 1981, Professor Eckhard Weidner finished his studies in Chemical Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen and became a development engineer in the “Technology oil conversation, desalination of ocean-water” department at Kraftwerk Union Erlangen. After writing his doctor’s thesis at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen, he was responsible for the Technical Operation CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi. GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTER (DLR) To explore Earth and space and to develop technologies for a sustainable future – this is the mission of the 10,000 employees of DLR. Besides its name, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) not only conducts research in the field of aeronautics but also engages in numerous other key research areas in his 55 research institutes and facilities. Climate, mobility, and technology are changing

SCIENCE FORUM 2021

Due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Green Talents Science Forum will take place as a Virtual Science Forum for the second time. It will take the 25 Green Talents on an exciting virtual journey where they will explore Germany’s sustainability research landscape, network with German researchers and get to know their fellow award winners. KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the state of Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest institutions of research, higher education and innovation in the fields of natural sciences and engineering in Europe. KIT is the Research University in the Helmholtz Association. Its major research areas are based on global societal challenges and seek to develop sustainable solutions to urgent FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

GERMAN CENTRE FOR INTEGRATIVE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH (IDIV The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a joint facility of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leipzig University and is run in cooperation with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ). It is funded by the German Research

Foundation (DFG).

PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR KAMILA POPE (BRAZIL) Kamila was awarded first place in the International Solid Waste Association Publication Award 2020 for her book on 'Global Waste Management: Models For Tackling The International Waste Crisis' (14 October 2020); Kamila´s new book Global Waste Management: Models For Tackling The International Waste Crisis outlines the emerging global waste crisis considering the perspectives of developed and CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi.

AWARD CEREMONY 2020

On 26 October 2020 the winners of the Green Talents Competition 2020 have been honoured during our first virtual Green Talents Award Ceremony. Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Michael Meister has awarded 25 young dedicated ambassadors of global sustainability and valued their contributions worldwide to create a sustainable society. GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTER (DLR) To explore Earth and space and to develop technologies for a sustainable future – this is the mission of the 10,000 employees of DLR. Besides its name, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) not only conducts research in the field of aeronautics but also engages in numerous other key research areas in his 55 research institutes and facilities. Climate, mobility, and technology are changing KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the state of Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest institutions of research, higher education and innovation in the fields of natural sciences and engineering in Europe. KIT is the Research University in the Helmholtz Association. Its major research areas are based on global societal challenges and seek to develop sustainable solutions to urgent

SCIENCE FORUM 2021

Due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Green Talents Science Forum will take place as a Virtual Science Forum for the second time. It will take the 25 Green Talents on an exciting virtual journey where they will explore Germany’s sustainability research landscape, network with German researchers and get to know their fellow award winners. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

GERMAN CENTRE FOR INTEGRATIVE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH (IDIV The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a joint facility of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leipzig University and is run in cooperation with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ). It is funded by the German Research

Foundation (DFG).

PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi.

AWARD CEREMONY 2020

On 26 October 2020 the winners of the Green Talents Competition 2020 have been honoured during our first virtual Green Talents Award Ceremony. Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Michael Meister has awarded 25 young dedicated ambassadors of global sustainability and valued their contributions worldwide to create a sustainable society. GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTER (DLR) To explore Earth and space and to develop technologies for a sustainable future – this is the mission of the 10,000 employees of DLR. Besides its name, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) not only conducts research in the field of aeronautics but also engages in numerous other key research areas in his 55 research institutes and facilities. Climate, mobility, and technology are changing KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the state of Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest institutions of research, higher education and innovation in the fields of natural sciences and engineering in Europe. KIT is the Research University in the Helmholtz Association. Its major research areas are based on global societal challenges and seek to develop sustainable solutions to urgent

SCIENCE FORUM 2021

Due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Green Talents Science Forum will take place as a Virtual Science Forum for the second time. It will take the 25 Green Talents on an exciting virtual journey where they will explore Germany’s sustainability research landscape, network with German researchers and get to know their fellow award winners. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

GERMAN CENTRE FOR INTEGRATIVE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH (IDIV The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a joint facility of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leipzig University and is run in cooperation with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ). It is funded by the German Research

Foundation (DFG).

PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for COMPETITION ALERT 2021 Please register for our competition alert and you will be informed as soon as the next submission period starts. GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for COMPETITION ALERT 2021 Please register for our competition alert and you will be informed as soon as the next submission period starts. GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi. GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTER (DLR) To explore Earth and space and to develop technologies for a sustainable future – this is the mission of the 10,000 employees of DLR. Besides its name, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) not only conducts research in the field of aeronautics but also engages in numerous other key research areas in his 55 research institutes and facilities. Climate, mobility, and technology are changing

SCIENCE FORUM 2021

Due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Green Talents Science Forum will take place as a Virtual Science Forum for the second time. It will take the 25 Green Talents on an exciting virtual journey where they will explore Germany’s sustainability research landscape, network with German researchers and get to know their fellow award winners. JURY 2021 - GREEN TALENTS Jury 2021. The Green Talents 2021 awardees will be selected by a high-ranking expert jury consisting of Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann, Professor Stefan Schaltegger, Georg Schirmbeck, and Professor Daniela

Thrän.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the state of Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest institutions of research, higher education and innovation in the fields of natural sciences and engineering in Europe. KIT is the Research University in the Helmholtz Association. Its major research areas are based on global societal challenges and seek to develop sustainable solutions to urgent GERMAN CENTRE FOR INTEGRATIVE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH (IDIV The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a joint facility of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leipzig University and is run in cooperation with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ). It is funded by the German Research

Foundation (DFG).

THE BERLIN CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR WATER The Berlin Centre of Competence for Water (Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin – KWB) is an international centre for water research and knowledge transfer. The main objective of KWB is to develop expertise in the overall management of water resources and in the field of water technology. To this end, the institute combines the capacities of the Berlin universities, research institutes, public PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

EYRAM NORGBEY (GHANA) Eyram is seeking to lower the world’s dependency on crude oil by inserting a substitute material into asphalt. He has identified lignin as an ideal replacement as it will lower costs, decrease environmental damage, and reduce the impact of flooding. Asphalt is the world’s most important binder for road construction; however, its use poses significant problems. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Dr Deo Florence ONDA (Philippines) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Dr Deo Florence ONDA (Philippines) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi.

SUCCESS STORIES

Our Green Talents are welcomed in Germany by a diverse sustainability landscape, excellent living conditions and top-class research facilities. Therefore, it is not surprising that some have seized the chance to remain here after their research stay and are now working at renowned German institutes, universities and companies. Enjoy some of our Green Talents success stories. INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS Individual Appointments. Meeting leading German experts of your own choice in individual appointments to personally discuss your research and lay the foundation for future collaborations. Please note that due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, all individual appointments will take place as virtual one-on-one

conversations

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

PHOTOS AND GALLERIES Dr Camilla Bausch, Director Ecologic Institute Berlin and Jury Member of Green Talents 2015. PROFESSOR DR ANNA-KATHARINA HORNIDGE Prof. Anna-Katharina Hornidge is director of the German Development Institute (Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik, DIE) and professor for Global Sustainable Development at the University of Bonn.Before joining DIE in March 2020, she held the chair position for "Social Sciences in the Marine Tropics" at the University of Bremen (UB) and head of department “Social Sciences” and the LIFE IN GERMANY AFTER GETTING THE GREEN TALENTS AWARD 2018 George Kofi Parku has a background in Chemical Engineering from his studies at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. In April 2019 he arrived at the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) for his 3-month research stay. To enhance his research career in Germany he started as a PhD Student in Chemical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in September 2019. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as GREEN TALENTS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS IN GREEN TALENTS NETWORK. Become part of the unique global Green Talents network of more than 100 outstanding young minds from over 40 different countries worldwide. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Dr Deo Florence ONDA (Philippines) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Dr Deo Florence ONDA (Philippines) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions.

AWARDEES 2020

Awardees 2020. Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi.

SUCCESS STORIES

Our Green Talents are welcomed in Germany by a diverse sustainability landscape, excellent living conditions and top-class research facilities. Therefore, it is not surprising that some have seized the chance to remain here after their research stay and are now working at renowned German institutes, universities and companies. Enjoy some of our Green Talents success stories. INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS Individual Appointments. Meeting leading German experts of your own choice in individual appointments to personally discuss your research and lay the foundation for future collaborations. Please note that due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, all individual appointments will take place as virtual one-on-one

conversations

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

PHOTOS AND GALLERIES Dr Camilla Bausch, Director Ecologic Institute Berlin and Jury Member of Green Talents 2015. PROFESSOR DR ANNA-KATHARINA HORNIDGE Prof. Anna-Katharina Hornidge is director of the German Development Institute (Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik, DIE) and professor for Global Sustainable Development at the University of Bonn.Before joining DIE in March 2020, she held the chair position for "Social Sciences in the Marine Tropics" at the University of Bremen (UB) and head of department “Social Sciences” and the LIFE IN GERMANY AFTER GETTING THE GREEN TALENTS AWARD 2018 George Kofi Parku has a background in Chemical Engineering from his studies at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. In April 2019 he arrived at the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) for his 3-month research stay. To enhance his research career in Germany he started as a PhD Student in Chemical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in September 2019. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as GREEN TALENTS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS IN GREEN TALENTS NETWORK. Become part of the unique global Green Talents network of more than 100 outstanding young minds from over 40 different countries worldwide. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

to

ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Dr Deo Florence ONDA (Philippines) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN Daniela Thrän is also member of the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government of Germany since September 2012. Since 2021 she is co-chair of this council. She represents Germany on the ISO Committee “Biogenic Solid Fuels” and was head of scientific accompanying research in the “Bioeconomy Cluster” from 2012 to 2017. From 2017

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ANNE-KATHRIN KUHLEMANN Anne-Kathrin Kuhlemann is founder and CEO of the StadtFarm group of companies. They aim at making sustainable food available in cities by producing fish and vegetables in urban areas in closed loop systems, applying leading-edge robotics and sensor-driven automation. The concept of smart urban farming has been proven to work in the first PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 2004, he was also appointed Director at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. During his academic career, Professor Eckhard Weidner published more than 100 articles, held 38 invited lectures and filed 30 patents. He also joined numerous committees such as the Steering Committee “Produktionsforschung 2020” on behalf of the Federal Ministry of

Education and

DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) During his research career, Sergi Garcia-Segura developed novel environmental-friendly technologies to remove persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from aquatic environments. Common organic pollutants are pharmaceuticals, organic dyes, pesticides, and petrochemical products. Because of their low concentrations in the environment,

these POPs had

GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) in Leipzig. DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide energy system. Founded in 2008, the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) aims to improve our knowledge about the use of biomass for energy. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

around them.

DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Dr Deo Florence ONDA (Philippines) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions.

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PHOTOS AND GALLERIES Dr Camilla Bausch, Director Ecologic Institute Berlin and Jury Member of Green Talents 2015. PROFESSOR DR ANNA-KATHARINA HORNIDGE Prof. Anna-Katharina Hornidge is director of the German Development Institute (Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik, DIE) and professor for Global Sustainable Development at the University of Bonn.Before joining DIE in March 2020, she held the chair position for "Social Sciences in the Marine Tropics" at the University of Bremen (UB) and head of department “Social Sciences” and the LIFE IN GERMANY AFTER GETTING THE GREEN TALENTS AWARD 2018 George Kofi Parku has a background in Chemical Engineering from his studies at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. In April 2019 he arrived at the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) for his 3-month research stay. To enhance his research career in Germany he started as a PhD Student in Chemical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in September 2019. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Dr Ravindra RATTAN (Fiji) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem

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CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as GREEN TALENTS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS IN GREEN TALENTS NETWORK. Become part of the unique global Green Talents network of more than 100 outstanding young minds from over 40 different countries worldwide. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN "Sustainable production and consumption needs innovation in many sectors and and transformation in minds. Green talents are the

pinoeers."

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 1981, Professor Eckhard Weidner finished his studies in Chemical Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen and became a development engineer in the “Technology oil conversation, desalination of ocean-water” department at Kraftwerk Union Erlangen. After writing his doctor’s thesis at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen, he was responsible for the Technical Operation GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide

energy system.

SERGIO BARAVALLE (ARGENTINA) Sergio demonstrates an exceptionally multi-disciplinary approach in his quest for innovative solutions in the scientific sector. With a molecular biology background, he has worked as a business developer for multinational companies. DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) PhD in Electrochemistry Current position: Assistant Research Professor at the Arizona State University, United States of America Research focus: environmental electrochemistry and water treatment technologies. Sergi was awarded with the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) Prize for Environmental Electrochemistry in Switzerland in 2014, and the Antonio Aldaz Award from the DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem around them. DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN "Sustainable production and consumption needs innovation in many sectors and and transformation in minds. Green talents are the

pinoeers."

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 1981, Professor Eckhard Weidner finished his studies in Chemical Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen and became a development engineer in the “Technology oil conversation, desalination of ocean-water” department at Kraftwerk Union Erlangen. After writing his doctor’s thesis at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen, he was responsible for the Technical Operation GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide

energy system.

SERGIO BARAVALLE (ARGENTINA) Sergio demonstrates an exceptionally multi-disciplinary approach in his quest for innovative solutions in the scientific sector. With a molecular biology background, he has worked as a business developer for multinational companies. DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) PhD in Electrochemistry Current position: Assistant Research Professor at the Arizona State University, United States of America Research focus: environmental electrochemistry and water treatment technologies. Sergi was awarded with the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) Prize for Environmental Electrochemistry in Switzerland in 2014, and the Antonio Aldaz Award from the DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem around them. DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions.

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Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi.

SUCCESS STORIES

Our Green Talents are welcomed in Germany by a diverse sustainability landscape, excellent living conditions and top-class research facilities. Therefore, it is not surprising that some have seized the chance to remain here after their research stay and are now working at renowned German institutes, universities and companies. Enjoy some of our Green Talents success stories. INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS Please note that due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, all individual appointments will take place as virtual one-on-one conversations during the Science Forum 2021! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

PHOTOS AND GALLERIES Dr Camilla Bausch, Director Ecologic Institute Berlin and Jury Member of Green Talents 2015 Download (web) LIFE IN GERMANY AFTER GETTING THE GREEN TALENTS AWARD 2018 George Kofi Parku has a background in Chemical Engineering from his studies at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. In April 2019 he arrived at the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) for his 3-month research stay. To enhance his research career in Germany he started as a PhD Student in Chemical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in September 2019. SERGIO BARAVALLE (ARGENTINA) Sergio demonstrates an exceptionally multi-disciplinary approach in his quest for innovative solutions in the scientific sector. With a molecular biology background, he has worked as a business developer for multinational companies. DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem around them. CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as GREEN TALENTS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS IN GREEN TALENTS NETWORK. Become part of the unique global Green Talents network of more than 100 outstanding young minds from over 40 different countries worldwide. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN "Sustainable production and consumption needs innovation in many sectors and and transformation in minds. Green talents are the

pinoeers."

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 1981, Professor Eckhard Weidner finished his studies in Chemical Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen and became a development engineer in the “Technology oil conversation, desalination of ocean-water” department at Kraftwerk Union Erlangen. After writing his doctor’s thesis at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen, he was responsible for the Technical Operation GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide

energy system.

SERGIO BARAVALLE (ARGENTINA) Sergio demonstrates an exceptionally multi-disciplinary approach in his quest for innovative solutions in the scientific sector. With a molecular biology background, he has worked as a business developer for multinational companies. DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) PhD in Electrochemistry Current position: Assistant Research Professor at the Arizona State University, United States of America Research focus: environmental electrochemistry and water treatment technologies. Sergi was awarded with the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) Prize for Environmental Electrochemistry in Switzerland in 2014, and the Antonio Aldaz Award from the DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem around them. DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions. HOME - GREEN TALENTSCONTACTSITEMAPIMPRINTPRIVACYPRESS RELEASESPUBLICATIONS Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and PROFESSOR DANIELA THRÄN "Sustainable production and consumption needs innovation in many sectors and and transformation in minds. Green talents are the

pinoeers."

PROFESSOR STEFAN SCHALTEGGER Head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM), Leuphana University Lüneburg. Prof. Stefan Schaltegger is founder and head of the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) and professor of Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg.In 2003, he founded the world-wide first MBA in Sustainability Management with 650 students and alumni until 2020. RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY A smart donation led to the establishment of RWTH Aachen University in the 19th century. During a visit of the Prussian Prince Frederick William (later Emperor Frederick William III) in 1858, the district president handed the prince 5,000 talers that had been collected by the Aachen Münchener insurance company and asked him to donate the money to charitable causes. PROFESSOR ECKHARD WEIDNER In 1981, Professor Eckhard Weidner finished his studies in Chemical Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen and became a development engineer in the “Technology oil conversation, desalination of ocean-water” department at Kraftwerk Union Erlangen. After writing his doctor’s thesis at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen, he was responsible for the Technical Operation GERMAN BIOMASS RESEARCH CENTRE (DBFZ) IN LEIPZIG DBFZ's research is dedicated towards establishing the use of biomass for energy on a long-term basis within the German and the world wide

energy system.

SERGIO BARAVALLE (ARGENTINA) Sergio demonstrates an exceptionally multi-disciplinary approach in his quest for innovative solutions in the scientific sector. With a molecular biology background, he has worked as a business developer for multinational companies. DR SERGI GARCIA-SEGURA (SPAIN) PhD in Electrochemistry Current position: Assistant Research Professor at the Arizona State University, United States of America Research focus: environmental electrochemistry and water treatment technologies. Sergi was awarded with the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) Prize for Environmental Electrochemistry in Switzerland in 2014, and the Antonio Aldaz Award from the DR RAVINDRA RATTAN (FIJI) Ravindra is a social environmental scientist and has dedicated his academic career to the study of climate change and natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region and to the understanding of coping strategies. His research is contributing towards improving the relationship between people and the ecosystem around them. DR DEO FLORENCE ONDA (PHILIPPINES) Deo is determined to find sustainable solutions to the climate change issues affecting the world’s oceans through ecology. His work centres on further understanding the diversity, ecology, distribution, and responses of microbial communities to these changing conditions.

AWARDEES 2020

Here you can find the 25 Green Talents awardees of 2020 out of 22 countries. Learn more about their bios, research fields and achievements. The winners are engaged in topics ranging from climate change to energy systems. For the first time ever, the winners include researchers from Benin, Japan and Malawi. INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS Please note that due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, all individual appointments will take place as virtual one-on-one conversations during the Science Forum 2021!

SUCCESS STORIES

Our Green Talents are welcomed in Germany by a diverse sustainability landscape, excellent living conditions and top-class research facilities. Therefore, it is not surprising that some have seized the chance to remain here after their research stay and are now working at renowned German institutes, universities and companies. Enjoy some of our Green Talents success stories. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Find the most frequently asked questions concerning the application process as well as the Green Talents programme at a glance. Please schedule sufficient time to compile the required documents and be aware that all documents have to be in English. No other language can be accepted. If your question cannot be answered here, feel free to

contact us.

RITTEC UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH has, in cooperation with several partners, developed a technology for recovering monomers from PET waste. The recycling process offers the possibility to realise a complete high-quality raw material cycle. In 2020, RITTEC was honoured with the Next Economy Award for PHOTOS AND GALLERIES Dr Camilla Bausch, Director Ecologic Institute Berlin and Jury Member of Green Talents 2015 Download (web) PROFESSOR DR ANNA-KATHARINA HORNIDGE Prof. Anna-Katharina Hornidge is director of the German Development Institute (Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik, DIE) and professor for Global Sustainable Development at the University of Bonn.Before joining DIE in March 2020, she held the chair position for "Social Sciences in the Marine Tropics" at the University of Bremen (UB) and head of department “Social Sciences” and the LIFE IN GERMANY AFTER GETTING THE GREEN TALENTS AWARD 2018 George Kofi Parku has a background in Chemical Engineering from his studies at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. In April 2019 he arrived at the German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) for his 3-month research stay. To enhance his research career in Germany he started as a PhD Student in Chemical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in September 2019. CLAUSTHAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (CUTEC The Clausthal Institute of Environmental Technologies (CUTEC) was founded by the German government in 1990 as an interdisciplinary institute. The institute aims to provide research of the highest level on energy and environmental studies while, simultaneously, acting as GREEN TALENTS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS IN GREEN TALENTS NETWORK. Become part of the unique global Green Talents network of more than 100 outstanding young minds from over 40 different countries worldwide. Direkt zum Inhalt, zum Menü. -------------------------

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