Thema1 is an independent Berlin-based think-do-tank specialized in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon society.
Projects
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Project»
Shift2050 - showcasing the low-carbon society »
Renewables-Grid-Initiative (RGI) »
PCF World Forum »
Green Music Initiative »
The Global Observatory (GO) – Communicating Climate Change »
XfuerGruen »
The PCF PROJECT provides a platform to promote sustainable consumption based on product carbon footprints.
Launch partners: Öko-Institute, Potsdam-Institute for Climate Impact Research, WWF, BASF, dm drogerie-markt, DSM, FRoSTA, Henkel, Rewe, Tchibo, Telekom, Tengelmann, Tetra Pak
SHIFT 2050 shows what tomorrow’s low-carbon lifestyle will look like and accelerates the transition to a low-carbon society.
International Jury: Polly Courtice (Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership), John Doyle (European Commission), Nicky Gavron (Former Deputy Mayor of London), Christine Loh Kung-wai (Civic Exchange), Marcello Palazzi (Progressio Foundation), Dr Fritz Reusswig (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)
RGI provides a pan-European platform for stakeholders to enable 100% grid integration of renewable energy. RGI builds a strong coalition across all sectors to accelerate the decarbonisation of the power system.
Launch partners: WWF, Germanwatch, TenneT, Vattenfall Europe Transmission, European Climate Foundation, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, European Climate Forum
The PCF WORLD FORUM is a joint platform to foster and facilitate dialogue between international initiatives on how to assess, reduce and communicate the impact of goods and services on the climate.
Over 250 representatives of business, retail, government, research, NGOs from over 25 countries attended the 1st and 2nd PCF WORLD SUMMIT in 2009.
The GREEN MUSIC INITIATIVE provides a nationwide platform for the music and entertainment industry to coordinate projects in the fight against climate change.
Partners: Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Wuppertal Institute, Universal Music, Melt! Festival, MTV Networks, Club Commission, Intro Verlag, Julie’s Bicycle
GO is a strategic media hub, serving the world’s media and online networks with access to news, analysis and commentary from leading climate experts and high-profile ambassadors.
Launch Partners: European Climate Foundation, Duke Energy, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, A123 Systems, Christensen Family Foundation, Betsy and Jessie Fink Foundation, Enviance, Oak Foundation
How would an election spot for an political party look like, if there where no rules? In 2005 the German Green Party dared to find out. More than 40 young creatives from video, design, advertising or social media took part in this experiment
Partners: Bündnis 90 / Die Grünen, Paul Snowden, Ponyfilm
