Plural Sustainabilities

Roundtable Discussion Discussants Dr. Suraya Afiff (University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia) Dr. Constance Akurugu (University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa, Ghana) Dr. Estela Herbas (Bolivian Catholic University, Cochabamba, Bolivia) Dr. Stephen Nkansah Morgan (College of Humanities, Accra, Ghana) Prof. Mangku Purnomo (Brawijaya University, Indonesia) Dr. Fernanda Wanderley (Bolivian Catholic University, La Paz, Bolivia) Sustainability science aims to provide solutions to the multiple socio-ecological crises by working beyond ‘modern’ disciplinary boundaries. At this Roundtable, we will first discuss how sustainability science is conceptualized and organized in Bolivia, Ghana, Indonesia, and Germany. Second, we will discuss how we can interlink the interdisciplinary field of sustainability science on a global scale.

Today, there is no place on earth that has not been touched by humans. Man-made change goes far beyond climate change. It also affects soils, oceans, plants, animals, and geochemical cycles. In short, we humans have become a significant geological factor. We humans have an impact as powerful as that of natural forces such as volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. Our actions today will have repercussions far into the geological future. That is why we talk about a new geological epoch, the “Anthropocene.” According to current research, this new epoch began in the middle of the twentieth century. In this photographic exhibition, ethnologist and geologist Christoph Antweiler from our university's Institute for Oriental and Asian Studies (IOA) shows the causes and consequences of this problematic development.

Finissage: "We are the Anthropocene - The horror and beauty of global change" - Lecture by Dr. Günter Wahlefeld "Images of the world before the end of the world" (former Natural History Museum Reutlingen) Today, there is no place on earth untouched by humans. Human-made change goes far beyond climate change. It also affects soils, oceans, plants, animals and geochemical cycles. In short, humans have become a significant geological factor. Humans have an impact as powerful as that of natural forces such as earthquakes. Our actions today will have an effect far into the geological future. That is why we speak of a new geological epoch of humans, the ‘Anthropocene’. According to current research, this new geological epoch began in the middle of the twentieth century. In this photographic exhibition, ethnologist and geologist Christoph Antweiler from the Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies (IOA) shows the causes and consequences of this problematic development.

Critical Reflection Walk with two student groups: "Utopia in the Anthropocene" / "What future from the Anthropocene?" Today, there is no place on earth untouched by humans. Human-made change goes far beyond climate change. It also affects soils, oceans, plants, animals and geochemical cycles. In short, humans have become a significant geological factor. Our actions today will have an effect far into the geological future. That is why we speak of a new geological epoch of humans, the ‘Anthropocene’. According to current research, this new geological epoch began in the middle of the twentieth century. In this photographic exhibition, ethnologist and geologist Christoph Antweiler from the Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies (IOA) shows the causes and consequences of this problematic development. Interested in joining or scheduling a walk at another day? - Please contact Sandra Gilgan.

Opening Event "We are the Anthropocene - The horror and beauty of global change" Today, there is no place on earth untouched by humans. Human-made change goes far beyond climate change. It also affects soils, oceans, plants, animals and geochemical cycles. In short, humans have become a significant geological factor. Humans have an impact as powerful as that of natural forces such as volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. Our actions today will have an effect far into the geological future. That is why we speak of a new geological epoch of humans, the ‘Anthropocene’. According to current research, this new geological epoch began in the middle of the twentieth century. In this photographic exhibition, ethnologist and geologist Christoph Antweiler from our university's Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies (IOA) shows the causes and consequences of this problematic development.

Guided Tour: "We are the Anthropocene - The horror and beauty of global change" Today, there is no place on earth untouched by humans. Human-made change goes far beyond climate change. It also affects soils, oceans, plants, animals and geochemical cycles. In short, humans have become a significant geological factor. Humans have an impact as powerful as that of natural forces such as volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. Our actions today will have an effect far into the geological future. That is why we speak of a new geological epoch of humans, the ‘Anthropocene’. According to current research, this new geological epoch began in the middle of the twentieth century. In this photographic exhibition, ethnologist and geologist Christoph Antweiler from our university's Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies (IOA) shows the causes and consequences of this problematic development.

Film screening with a short lecture by Christoph Antweiler (Institute for Oriental and Asian Studies) on the occasion of his photo exhibition “We are the Anthropocene - The Horror and Beauty of Global Change” at the University Museum Bonn. The photo exhibition by the ethnologist and geologist will be on display until March 1, 2026: Today, there is no place on earth that has not been touched by humans. Man-made change goes far beyond climate change. It also affects soils, oceans, plants, animals, and geochemical cycles. In short, we humans have become a significant geological factor. Our actions today will have repercussions far into the geological future. That is why we talk about a new geological epoch, the “Anthropocene.” According to current research, this new epoch began in the middle of the twentieth century. More information about the film is available on the website of the GreenScreen event series.

Tell us your stories, and we’ll turn them into art! As part of the exhibition “We Are the Anthropocene,” the University Museum Bonn is hosting an interactive theatre evening on the theme “It’s Not My Fault! Or Maybe a Little Mea Culpa.” The troupe “Les dompteurs d'histoires” from the Institut Français in Bonn will improvise for you in French, accompanied on the piano by François Favre. We look forward to your stories! Registration: L2dh@yahoo.com Racontez-nous vos histoires et nous en ferons de l'art! Dans le cadre de l'exposition "Nous sommes l'Anthropocène", l'Universitätsmuseum de Bonn propose une soirée théâtrale interactive sur le thème : "C'est pas ma faute ! Ou peut-être quand même un peu Mea Culpa". Les dompteurs d'histoires, troupe de l'institut français de Bonn, improviseront pour vous en français, accompagnés par François Favre au piano. Nous attendons vos histoires avec impatience ! Places limitées, inscriptions via L2dh@yahoo.com.