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CHANGE MAKERS DIALOGUES #4
Exploring Biodiversity
Get ready for the next Change Makers Dialogue (CMD#4) on February 12, 2025 at KLU, where we’ll dive into the critical theme of Biodiversity. We are excited to welcome Anna Stella Kaschke from Nala Earth, a platform specializing in nature and biodiversity management for businesses, offering insights into sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity in addressing climate issues. Also joining us will be Hannes Höhne from the German Savory Hub for Landregeneration, Gut Heidehof, a farmer and expert in regenerative agriculture, sharing practical knowledge on land regeneration. The event will be moderated by Prof. Brooke Gazdag, ensuring a dynamic and engaging discussion.
Speakers
Anna Stella Kaschke: Driving Innovation in Biodiversity Management
Anna Stella Kaschke is a Nature Specialist and Founders Associate at Nala Earth, a platform helping businesses integrate biodiversity into their sustainability strategies. As the first hire beyond the founding team, she has played a key role in building the company and advancing the underexplored field of corporate biodiversity management. With a background in sustainability roles at Planetly and Porsche Consulting, and an MSc in Sustainability & Social Innovation, Anna brings a unique blend of expertise and passion for purpose-driven work to the conversation on preserving nature.
Hannes Höhne: Leading the Way in Regenerative Agriculture
Hannes Höhne is a farmer and expert in regenerative agriculture, dedicated to restoring and revitalizing land ecosystems. As part of the German Savory Hub for Landregeneration at Gut Haidehof, he applies innovative practices to promote soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable farming. With hands-on experience and a commitment to sustainable land use, Hannes shares practical knowledge and actionable insights, inspiring others to adopt regenerative methods that balance productivity with environmental stewardship. His work serves as a powerful example of how agriculture can contribute to addressing global ecological challenges.
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Date: February 12, 2025
Duration: 6 – 7:30pm, followed by informal networking with snacks & drinks.
Location: KLU Campus, Großer Grasbrook 17, Hamburg-HafenCity.
Language: English
Who will be there
Prof. Dr. Johannes Meuer
Associate Professor for Sustainability Strategy and Operations, Co-Director Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains
Jan Ehlers
Director Executive Education & Business Solutions
Jhon Alvaro Cuesta Medina
Head of Program Management (Executive Education)
Christoph Kiese
Solutions & Development Principal Executive Education
Luca Christmann
Program Manager for Executive Master’s und Open Programs
Kendra Triblet
Student Recruitment Manager
Our previous Change Makers Dialogues
Sebastian Fittko, Executive Director of the Global Impact Tech Alliance & Co-Founder of Initiative Regenerative Marktwirtschaft e.V., laid out the human predicament we were on at that time and looked beyond the implications of climate change and the mechanistic solutions that should have kept the wheel spinning – at least to maintain business as usual for some more time.
He further addressed the topics of why technology was not the solution but had to be an integrated part of the solution, and why we needed to shift our governance structures in organizations to enable transformation instead of remaining in the spiral of business as usual.
You missed that? Don't worry, you can watch the recording of the presentation here.
Andreas R. Streubig, Associate Partner at Johanssen+Kretschmer, owner of ORG-Work.com, with the help of Prof. Dr. Alexander Himme and Prof. Dr. Brooke A. Gazdag explained the emerging landscape of non-financial/ESG disclosure and its impact on companies of all sizes under the theme 'Sustainability: Counting. Measuring. Weighing.'
They explored the role of reporting standards and delved into the crucial interlinks between reporting, communication, and stakeholder management.
You missed that? Don't worry, you can watch the recording of the presentation here.
Sophie Drakopoulos, Sustainability Manager at DB Schenker, and Dr. Mirjam Peters, Chief Customer Sustainability Officer at HÖEGH AUTOLINERS GmbH, delved into the world of shipping, a sector which accounts for around 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions—a figure that, while relatively lower per unit transported compared to other modes of transport, remains significant in the context of climate goals.
While Sophie discussed industry-specific regulations and customer solutions, Dr. Peters shared insights from the journey of transforming a high-emitting fleet into a greener one. Together with our speakers and guests in a Fishbowl format, we explored the necessary changes in global policies, technological advancements, financial mechanisms, and collaborative efforts needed to support this transition. This open conversation offered a platform to understand the strategic pathways and challenges involved in creating a more sustainable shipping industry.
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