Folding the World: Infinite Growth on a Finite Planet

Talk

WHEN Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6-7:30 PM WHERE NYUAD Institute Building, Lecture Hall WHO NYU Abu Dhabi Institute Open to the Public

This talk explores the tensions between infinite economic growth and the planet’s finite resources, drawing on Professor Anders Levermann’s groundbreaking work in climate science and economics. The speaker will present innovative approaches to reconciling climate protection with continued development, offering bold ideas for sustainable prosperity. Bridging scientific insight, economic theory, and societal responsibility, the talk offers critical perspectives for those seeking solutions to the climate crisis at the intersection of environment and economy.
Speakers
  • Anders Levermann, Professor of the Dynamics of the Climate System, Institute of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Potsdam

In Collaboration with

Climate Talks
Embassy of Germany in the UAE

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