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More and more people are drawn to cities, and environmental pressures grow with them. To make cities genuinely more sustainable, we must not only build in a climate-friendly way, but also rethink what happens to the existing building stock.

Harvests are shrinking, prices are rising – and ensuring the availability of food is becoming an ever greater challenge. The message of World Food Day: we need forward-looking innovation and the right materials for the next drought.

The mobility of the future is about more than just battery-powered cars. Solar energy is also growing in importance as an environmentally friendly way to power vehicles. And it all comes down to the right materials – as the Sonnenwagen project …

We consume more than the Earth can regenerate — and we're hitting that limit earlier every year. The energy transition is part of the answer. But it only works if we also think about the materials that wind and solar installations are made of. And …

By strengthening science, the United Nations hope to still achieve their goals for a sustainable world. Industry can help – by translating research into concrete solutions that make a real difference in everyday life.

Ireland now holds the EU Council Presidency and is focusing on the right issues. But Brussels risks doing the wrong thing in the process – by tightening climate policy to the point where Europe's basic materials industry is driven to ruin. Under the …

Large-scale projects like the energy transition are indispensable for making our world more sustainable and resilient. Yet promising ideas and technologies – especially in the field of energy efficiency – often remain unimplemented. Because taking …

The world is being reshaped, and technological strength is becoming a decisive factor for economic prosperity. This makes it even more important to turn research findings into market-ready solutions more quickly.

Cooperation, diversity, rule‑based action – the European idea is far from obsolete. But the EU must prove to the world the concrete benefits its model provides. That means: joining forces for shared innovation, powered by the strength of …

The circular economy benefits not only the environment – it also strengthens economic performance and resilience. This triple win makes it the right project for Europe. It is now up to the European Commission to set the course.

Clean water is vital – and increasingly scarce. The chemical industry contributes to improving water quality and availability through innovative products and processes.

Humanity must take action against the ever-increasing production of waste. In particular, reducing food waste could also represent an opportunity for food security that is coming under additional pressure from volatile supply chains and increasing …

In times of instability, power politics, and the erosion of norms, companies must recalibrate their strategic compass. Resilience, security, and autonomy are becoming new guiding parameters. Yet economic activity must not drift into excessive …

In our polarized world, we urgently need genuine dialogue. The World Economic Forum could send a powerful signal – but it must transform itself first.

As the new year begins, political efforts to strengthen the chemical industry are gaining traction. But they must not lead to new forms of micromanagement. Instead, they must allow the industry to play to its strengths – innovations that address the …

Climate change, species extinction, resource depletion, environmental pollution – all of these are increasingly merging into a major systemic crisis. We need to address it much more holistically – and also recognize the enormous economic …

Science is the tool that helps us understand and improve the world. A truth that matters now more than ever.

The UN Climate Summit makes one thing clear: The world urgently needs to save more energy. The chemical industry can help boost efficiency rates with its products and technologies.

The way we shape our cities defines the way we live. "Urban October" highlights both the challenges and opportunities of urbanization: concepts, technologies, and materials.

The global food system urgently needs to become more sustainable. World Food Day reminds us that this must be a collaborative effort. The plastics industry is doing its part.

Healthcare faces a seemingly impossible balancing act: providing widespread access to high-quality care that is both cost-efficient and sustainable. These goals appear mutually exclusive. Yet with holistic thinking and innovative materials, we can …

Secure, affordable, sustainable — the three simultaneous goals of the energy transition are under increasing pressure. During World Energy Week, experts were searching for answers. Technological innovations using advanced plastics may offer a way …

Grassroot initiatives like collective garbage collection are the right way forward. But to effectively tackle the global waste issue it takes a framework for systemic change.

In today's world of mounting environmental challenges, one demands our immediate attention: plastic pollution. As we gather for critical treaty negotiations in Geneva, we face a pivotal moment to redefine our relationship with plastics. But rather …

The Earth is being increasingly exploited, its regenerative capacity ever diminishing. New recycling technologies must therefore urgently be permitted. The EU is now making a start, but progress is only happening in baby steps. More speed, please!

To achieve greater security, stability, and autonomy, we need a society-wide push for development – anchored by a strong industry, with chemistry at its core.

This year could be pivotal for regulations on chemical and plastic management. However, we must ensure that the various initiatives complement rather than compete with each other.

For 40 years, Europeans have enjoyed freedom of movement thanks to the Schengen Agreement. Yet the idea of a united continent is currently facing tough times. Now more than ever, we need more Europe – not less.

From diarrhea to cancer – contaminated food affects 600 million people every year. Scientific methods, international standards and the right materials enhance food safety. But in dealing with risks, we need to keep a sense of proportion.

While the climate crisis reaches new heights, there is a silver lining: E-mobility stands at an exciting turning point. Innovative materials can pave the way to a sustainable future.