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Peatlands at Futurium

Join the discussion on October 9!

3/10/2025 “More peatlands! But how?” – Futurium, the Joachim Herz Foundation, and the Greifswald Mire Centre are hosting an event under this title on October 9 in the heart of Berlin.  Peatlands are key CO₂ reservoirs and, at the same time, controversial interests concerning land use. How can climate protection, agriculture, and local interests be reconciled? This question will be the focus of the expert discussion with visitor participation. from 19:30 p.m.
Moderator Katie Gallus will talk to:
•    Lucas Gerrits, co-founder and managing director of Zukunft Moor GmbH
•    Juliane Petri, farmer and agricultural consultant from Rhinluch/Kremmen
•    Dr. Franziska Tanneberger, Director of the Greifswald Mire Centre
•    René Seltmann, Agricultural Consultant for Peatland Protection at the Brandenburg State Office for the Environment (LfU)

The event at Futurium, Alexanderufer 2 in Berlin, is free of charge, but registration is required.