Educational perspectives on water as element of life

On 12 March 2026, there will be a panel discussion in the Leibniz Hall of the Leibnizhaus (Holzmarkt 5, 30159 Hanover) from 18:00 to 19.30, discussing innovative approaches to sustainable education for sustainable development (ESD). 

Guests:

• Prof. Dr. Michael Komorek
  Professor of Physics Education, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
• Dr. Susanne Benzler
  Head of Studies, Education/Youth Education, Protestant Academy Loccum
• Kathrin Limberg
  Managing Director, Ökostadt e.V.
• Udo Büsing
  Education for sustainable development for schools and daycare centres, Sustainability Office Hannover

Moderation:

• Merle Biermann
  Institute of Science Education, Leibniz University Hannover

As part of the project Das Lebenselement Wasser und unsere gemeinsame Zukunft – Diskurse zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung im Kontext der Klimakrise [German content only], the panel discussions offer a public platform for the exchange of current scientific insights and hands-on solutions. Through this open dialogue, the project helps to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities for water resources and provides an impetus for a sustainable future. The discussions are open to everyone interested in sustainable water management and the social significance of water in climate change.