Jens Burchardt
Sustainability Scientist | Climate Change & Environmental Solutions
About
Jens Burchardt is a leading researcher on the environmental impact of human activities. As a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Sustainability Science in Berlin, he pioneers techniques to model climate change and develop science-based strategies for a sustainable future.
Burchardt's TED Talks on transitioning to a green economy have reached millions, offering pragmatic frameworks for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. With a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Cologne, he brings a data-driven, solutions-oriented approach to motivating tangible progress on the world's greatest challenges.
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How we can curb climate change by spending two percent more on everything
Would you pay two percent more for the carbon-neutral version of the products you buy and use every day? In this innovative talk, climate pathfinder Jens Burchardt walks us through the costs and considerations of producing planet-friendly products -- from creation to purchase -- and explains why curbing climate change doesn't have to break the bank. It's an inspiring demonstration of how the barriers to a greener world may not be as insurmountable as we think.
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