Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video features a recording of BCG's Climate & Sustainability Summit “Back to square zero for sustainability? Breaking the wall of economic short-termism”, held on 7 November 2025 during the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 in Berlin.

It explores how economic systems must evolve to meet sustainability challenges in times of political uncertainty and scientific urgency. The curated speaker lineup and forward-looking agenda address the realities of climate science, the resilience of Europe’s climate leadership, and the role of businesses in turning climate action into a competitive advantage.

Welcome Remarks:
Michael Brigl, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Head of BCG Central Europe, Boston Consulting Group
Dr. Johanna Puetz, Managing Director & Partner, Lead of BCG’s Climate & Sustainability business in Central Europe, Boston Consulting Group

The State of the Planet – A Scientist’s Call to Action:
Speaker: Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Supported by BCG

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