Resilience and Adaptation 2.0

Three years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of our virtual transatlantic discussion series “Resilience and Adaptation”, a 24 episode series covering a range of social, political, and economic implications, 1014 and the American Council on Germany launched a new virtual discussion series to revisit some of the same themes and examine how much has (or has not) changed as the result of the pandemic. Which lessons have been learned? Have any changes proven to be sustainable?

Recordings

Compounding Crises and their Collective Impact on Global Food Security

December 13, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic was a major setback for the path towards eradicating world hunger. Now, climate change, water scarcity, population growth, and multiple conflicts around the globe such as the war in Ukraine and the Middle East are making it difficult for the global community to get back on track. Availability, as well as access, to nutritious food is in jeopardy. In this conversation, 1014 and the American Council on Germany revisited the topic of food security with experts Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, CEO and Managing Director, Food Systems for the Future, and former Executive Director, United Nations World Food Program; and Alexander Müller, Managing Director, TMG Think Tank for Sustainability.

Global Labor Movements and the Role of Trade Unions in the Green Transition

November 28, 2023

The world of work is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. Globalization, demographic trends, technology, and climate all have an impact on today’s labor markets. Transitioning to a green economy is one of the major tasks, with global labor unions calling not only for an environmentally, but also socially sustainable approach. What is the scope of this “just transition”, and how can it be realized? On Tuesday, November 28, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a second virtual discussion on the future of work with Thorben Albrecht, Policy Director of IG Metall and former State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, and Dr. Annelise Orleck, Professor of History at Dartmouth College.

Shifting Skills, Creating Talent, and Remaking the Workforce

November 16, 2023

Today, when people think about the future of work, they often think about working remotely and hybrid work. But the topic is much broader and deeper – especially since many workers are not able to work off-site or take advantage of hybrid working conditions. 1014 and the American Council on Germany discussed the future of work with Steffen Kampeter, Chief Executive Officer of the Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände (Confederation of German Employers‘ Associations (BDA), and Roberto Suárez Santos, Secretary-General of the International Organization of Employers (IOE).

Rethinking the Future of Work

July 10, 2023

As we have emerged from the pandemic, what are the lasting changes to the way we work? How will AI continue to change the work environment? Do the current geopolitical changes and high inflation impact the way we work? How do unions react? Is there a new global labor movement? The American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a follow-up a discussion about the future of work with Thorben Albrecht, Policy Director of IG Metall, and Dr. Annelise Orleck, Professor of History at Dartmouth College.

Resilience and Adaptation: Part 1

In a time of great uncertainty, 1014 and the American Council on Germany launched a virtual trans-Atlantic discussion series “Resilience and Adaptation”, a 24 episode series covering a range of social, political, and economic implications, as a way to keep our community informed and reassured in unprecedented times. What is to come? What should be expect? How will this impact our everyday lives in the long run?

Recordings

Knowledge Diplomacy in Times of Disruption and Beyond

July 22, 2021

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of science and knowledge has brought scientists even closer to policymakers than ever before – as they collectively try to meet the common public health challenge. This has been true in both domestic policy-making and also in global cooperation. On July 22, 2021, the American Council on Germany, 1014 and the German Center for Research and Innovation New York (DWIH) hosted a conversation with Dr. Esther Brimmer, Executive Director & CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and former Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affair, and Dr. Georg Schütte, Secretary General of the Volkswagen Foundation and former State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

The Use of Space and the Future of Architectural Design

June 15, 2021

What will smart, safe, and beautiful design look like in a post-vaccine, post-pandemic world? How can architects meet changing expectations and demands in an altered environment – from corporate, residential, industrial, K–12 education, health care, and cultural spaces? On June 15, 2021, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a discussion with Gideon Fink Shapiro, critic and curator of architecture, landscape and urbanism, and Jürgen Mayer H., German architect and artist.

Resilience and Adaptation: Vaccine Nationalism or Vaccine Diplomacy? The Global Quest for Vaccines

May 18, 2021

Should vaccines be considered a public good rather than a market commodity? Are there global vaccine distribution programs – and can they be scaled up to meet global demand? On May 18, 2021, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a discussion about differing global approaches to vaccine distribution. Featuring Thomas J. Bollyky, Director of the Global Health Program and Senior Fellow for Global Health, Economics, and Development at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR); Prof. Dr. Anna Holzscheiter, Chair of Political Science at the Institute of Political Science at the Technical University Dresden, and Head of the Governance for Global Health Research Group at the Berlin Social Science Center (WZB); and Dr. Moritz Rudolf, Associate in the Asia Department of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP).

Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars: Innovative Approaches to Navigating Difficult Times

May 11, 2021

With lockdown measures, social distancing requirements, and other restrictions, the hospitality and gastronomy sectors have been hit hard by the pandemic. How have hotels, restaurants, cafes, and bars navigated the myriad of regulations? How are they positioning themselves for the coming months? On May 11, 2021, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a discussion with Nadine and Tom Michelberger, who run the Hotel Michelberger in Berlin as a continually evolving family business; Rose Previte, who owns and manages "Compass Rose" and "Maydan" in Washington D.C.; as well as Charlotta Janssen, who opened the restaurant "Chez Oskar" in Brooklyn, New York, in 2000 to showcase her art work.

Clubhouse Talk: Digitalization – where do we stand? 

May 4, 2021

On May 4, 2021, the American Council on Germany (ACG) and 1014 hosted a discussion with Dr. Gesche Joost, Professor for Design Research at the Berlin University of the Arts, and Dr. Mona Sloane of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University, about how the pandemic has helped close the gap in some ways and has exacerbated inequalities in others.

Economic Recovery, Trade Unions, and the Future of Work

March 16, 2021

The pandemic has forced companies around the globe to adapt their business models. Due to public health concerns and lockdowns, many companies had to lay off or furlough workers. In Germany, Kurzarbeit policies softened the economic blow. On March 16, 2021, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a discussion about how trade unions are coping with the impact of Covid-19 with Reiner Hoffmann, the Chairman of the German Trade Union Confederation (Deutsche Gewerkschaftsbund or DGB), and John E. Shinn, International Secretary and Treasurer of the United Steelworkers.

The Digital Economy and “Flexwork”: Stop Gaps or Models for the Future?

March 9, 2021

2020 was an inflection point for the gig economy and the digital fabric of commerce and business. Companies had to adapt to new ways of working in order to stay afloat during the pandemic. Using artificial intelligence, diversifying employment models from full-time jobs to gigworkers and crowdsourcing, and moving to flexwork and hybrid workplaces are all part of the toolbox. On March 9, 2021, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a discussion on the future of work with Thorben Albrecht, Policy Director of IG Metall and former Permanent State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, and Jeff Schwartz, Principal and U.S. Leader for the Future of Work at Deloitte Consulting LLP, and author of Work Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work (2021).

International Relations after COVID

February 9, 2021

As countries around the world struggle to roll out vaccines to combat the coronavirus crisis, the pandemic is not the only global challenge on the international agenda. The common issues facing Europe and the United States are daunting. On February 9, 2021, the ACG and 1014 hosted a discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on international affairs with Sharon Burke, Senior Advisor to the International Security Program and Resource Security Program at New America, and Dr. Stefan Mair, Director of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, SWP).

The Future of Travel and Tourism

December 15, 2020

As we head into the holiday season, we might find our travel plans impacted by Covid-regulations. On December 15, 2020, the ACG and 1014 hosted a discussion with Ricarda Lindner, Regional Manager for the Americas and Director of the U.S. Office of the German National Tourist Office, and Guy Martin, Senior Correspondent for Conde Nast Traveler and Senior Contributor at Forbes, on the impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry.

How are Hospitals Managing the Public Health Crisis?

November 24, 2020

As COVID-19 cases surge again in Europe and the United States, public health officials, healthcare workers, and hospital administrators are grappling with the challenges of providing care to patients. At the same time, the experiences battling the pandemic this year have started to shape mid- and long-term preparedness and emergency plans. On November 24, 2020, we hosted a discussion with Dr. David L. Reich, President and COO of The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and President of Mount Sinai Queens (both part of the Mount Sinai Heath System), and Prof. Dr. Eckhard Nagel who serves as Managing Director of the Institute for Health Care Management and Economics at the University of Bayreuth and practices medicine at the Erdhof Rehabilitation Center in Iselsberg-Stronach, Austria.

Trust in Democratic Institutions

November 3, 2020

Public trust is critical in the functioning of democracies. Citizens do not need to agree with every government policy or trust each individual officeholder - but they do need to have confidence that democratic institutions and practices protect their interest, act responsibly, and uphold the rule of law. In recent years, in the United States and Europe public trust in government has declined. On November 3, 2020, Election Day in the United States, the ACG and 1014 hosted a discussion with Thomas Carothers, Senior Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Laura Krause, Director of More in Common Germany, on trust in democracy.

Migration Policy in Europe and the United States

October 27, 2020

How are governments in Europe and the United States addressing migration during a simultaneous public health and economic crisis? On October 27, 2020, the ACG and 1014 hosted a discussion with Theresa Brown, Director of Immigration and Cross-Border Policy, Bipartisan Policy Center; Dr. J. Olaf Kleist, Senior Researcher, German Centre for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM); and Cristobal Ramón, Senior Policy Analyst, Bipartisan Policy Center, as part of the Resilience and Adaption series.

Is this a Tipping Point for Higher Education?

October 6, 2020

This fall, as students go back to school – in-person and online – colleges and universities are facing a new set of challenges. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, what is the future of higher education in Germany and the United States? On October 6, 2020, the ACG and 1014 hosted a discussion with Carson Crochet, a Davidson College Junior, who works on the College Crisis Initiative; Dr. Chris Marsicano, Assistant Professor of the Practice in Educational Studies, Davidson College; and Dr. Uta G. Ploiger, Dean, College of Social Sciences and Humanities; Professor of History, Northeastern University.

Predicting The Future In Uncertain Times

September 16, 2020

Predicting the future is difficult under any circumstance – but it is especially hard during a period of unprecedented uncertainty. One thing is certain: The coronavirus pandemic has changed the lives of billions of people all over the globe. But, what are the lasting changes? What will our communities look like after the pandemic? On September 16, 2020, the ACG and 1014 hosted a conversation with futurists Maria Bothwell, COO of Toffler Associates, and Gerd Leonhard, CEO of The Futures Agency in Zürich, to learn what a post-COVID world might be like.

Media and the Corona Crisis

July 14, 2020

Journalism and the media play an indispensable role in democracies – especially in times of crisis. On July 14, 2020, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a conversation with with Sewell Chan, Editorial Page Editor for the Los Angeles Times, and Anna Sauerbrey, Opinion Page Editor for Der Tagesspiegel and monthly contributor to the New York Times, on the challenges facing the media in Europe and the United States during the pandemic.

Culture and the Corona Crisis

July 7, 2023

Social distancing requirements have abruptly put a halt to most cultural events. While museums and libraries in some communities in the United States and in Europe slowly start to re-open, concerts, performances, and many other cultural events are being cancelled for the rest of the year. On July 7, 2020, the ACG and 1014 hosted a virtual discussion with Elke Buhr, Chief Editor of Monopol, Germany's largest contemporary art magazine, and Adrian Ellis, Chairman of the Global Cultural Districts Network and Founder/Director of AEA Consulting, on the unique challenges facing the arts and culture in this unprecedented time.

Rethinking Civil Society

June 30, 2020

The corona crisis is affecting almost every aspect of civil society. It is having an impact on individuals, families, and organizations – with long-lasting reverberations for the institutions that shape civil society. Against the backdrop of simultaneous public health and economic crises, there are demands for greater social equity. What does civil society need to address the current challenges? How can institutions and practices adapt to best serve their communities? Brian Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way Worldwide, and Dr. Andreas Rickert, Founder and CEO of PHINEO took on these questions.

Climate Change and the Corona Crisis

June 23, 2020

Dr. Claudia Kemfert, Professor of Energy Economics and Sustainability at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin and head of the Energy, Transportation, and Environment Department at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), and Jennifer Morgan, Executive Director of Greenpeace International, discussed the impact of the pandemic on climate and environmental policy as well as how recovery funds can be used to push for a green transition in the United States and Europe.

Social Inequity and the Corona Crisis

June 15, 2020

The combined public health and economic crises have exacerbated social inequity in our societies. Social injustice and police brutality have led to widespread protests and unrest. From essential workers risking their lives on minimum wage to poor living conditions to inadequate access to health care and the digital world, we must right many existing wrongs in the United States and in Europe. On June 15, the ACG and 1014 hosted German sociologist Prof. Dr. Jutta Allmendinger and American community leader Bill Strickland on how to heal and preserve the fabric of our communities. This event was held with support from the Thomas Mann House.

Digitalization and the Corona Crisis

May 19, 2020

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, many businesses have closed. Many people are working from home – but not everyone is able to do so. An almost complete lock-down has magnified existing social inequalities and the digital divide. Thought leaders in the fields of digitalization and AI Gesche Joost, Professor for Design Research at the Berlin University of the Arts, and Mona Sloane of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University, discussed the benefits and barriers created through digitalization in this unprecedented time.