Christian Berg lectures on sustainability at different German universities (TU Clausthal, Saarland University, Kiel University). He has worked in business for more than a decade, among others as Chief Sustainability Architect at SAP. He has published several books on sustainability-related topics and has led the task force on Sustainable Economic Activity and Growth within German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Future Dialogue. He holds degrees in physics (Dipl.-Phys.), philosophy (MA), theology (Mag. Theol. and Dr Theol.), and engineering (Dr-Ing.). For further information, visit his website at www.christianberg.net.
Clearly our present approaches to achieving 'sustainability' are failing. And we are rapidly running out of time. This book offers a realistic, optimistic way forward based on complex systems thinking - multi-level approaches, reducing barriers, empowering actors through societies - all aimed at achieving the global societal tipping point that is required. Will Steffen, Emeritus Professor, The Australian National University, Senior Fellow, Stockholm Resilience Centre After several years of passionate talking, here comes a book by Christian Berg grounded in ethical reasoning and critical concern for the common good, fair trade and justice for all. He convincingly gives practical and measurable steps which remove man-made barriers, lack of political will, citizens' inaction for sustainable development with the aim that no one will be left behind. Monsignor Prof Obiora Ike, Executive Director, Globethics.net; President, Club of Rome, Nigeria Chapter An important contribution at a critical time. People stand up for the future everywhere. A transition towards sustainability needs, however, an integrated approach towards its barriers and concrete guidance. This book is made so valuable due to its discussion of both factors. Professor Dr. Uwe Schneidewind, President and Chief Research Executive, Wuppertal Institute