Invitation to the lecture: How much is enough? Living well without compromising the foundations of life: The role of lifestyle
The Mouvement Ecologique, together with partner organisations, cordially invites you to a lecture on the topic: How much is enough? Living well without compromising the foundations of life: The role of lifestyle
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 8 p.m. at the Oekozenter Pafendall – 6, rue Vauban – 2663 Luxembourg
Please register at inscription@meco.lu by 5 May to help us with our organisation. The number of places is limited.
The conference will be held in German and translated into English.
SPEAKER
Dr Elisabeth Dütschke has been a senior scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Management since 2009. Since March 2019, she has been head of the Stakeholders and Acceptance in the Energy Transition division and, since October 2023, also head of the Competence Centre for Energy Policy and Energy Markets at Fraunhofer ISI.
She studied psychology, business administration and marketing. Her doctoral thesis was awarded the Südwest Metall prize for outstanding work. In addition to her academic work, she has experience in consulting for private and public organisations, journalism and academic teaching. Since 2023, she has been Associate Editor of the journal Energy Research & Social Science. Her work focuses on people as actors in the changing energy system. She is the contact person responsible for social issues relating to the energy transition at the Fraunhofer Institute.
The project ‘FULFILL’ (Fundamental decarbonisation through sufficiency by lifestyle changes) was recently carried out at EU level. Behind the somewhat dry title lies a remarkable analysis. In a unique form at EU level, the project examined the importance of so-called ‘sufficiency’ and how it can be promoted. Sufficiency is based on the assumption that a sustainable future requires technological progress – replacing fossil fuels with renewable energies, reforms in agricultural policy, etc. – but also calls into question today’s lifestyles and consumption patterns.
The question at the heart of the debate is: ‘How much is enough? How can people live well and at the same time respect the natural limits of the planet? These are the key questions.
Until now, this aspect has always been neglected in political discussions and strategies. This is partly because it is more difficult to tackle and initially seems more inconvenient than purely technical measures.
However, both the World Climate Council and the World Biodiversity Council repeatedly point out that a different lifestyle is essential to secure a future for coming generations on this planet.
What specific areas for action arise from a scientific perspective and what instruments must be used to promote sufficiency in concrete terms?
Dr Elisabeth Dütschke, project manager of the analysis, will address these and other questions during the event.
After the conference, we cordially invite you to join us for refreshments.