Dialogue Forum 18 March 2010:
Consuming at the expense of others – Growth at any cost?

Is the west’s consumption-based lifestyle affecting global development? The apparently endless growth in sales cannot continue indefinitely in a world where resources are finite. These days, the German government also refers to sustainable growth. What does this mean? Join Prof. Franz-Theo Gottwald, Prof. Edda Müller and Prof. Johannes Wallacher to find out. >more

Call for proposals - 6th International Microinsurance Conference

From 9 to 11 November 2010, the 6th International Microinsurance Conference will take place in Manila, Philippines. To cover subjects with current and interesting content, the conference organisers are announcing a call for proposals. Submission deadline: 31 May 2010. >more

The world upside down. For a new World Risk Community

In association with the “Allianz Kulturstiftung”, the “Münchner Kammerspiele” and the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”, the Munich Re Foundation cordially invites you to a series of four Sunday matinees at the Munich Kammerspiele theatre between December 2009 and March 2010. Leading experts will discuss major challenges currently facing the world community. >more

Our work is climate-neutral: Environmental Performance 2009

In 2009, some 1,400 t of CO2 were emitted, an increase of 16% (around 190 t) on the previous year. Our international events accounted for the bulk of these. To compensate for our emissions, we supported a project in Cape Town, Sout Africa. >more

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