Coping with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic creates further challenges for climate protection policy. In a joint statement, the German Academies of Sciences have identified political, technological, and regulatory measures which, when implemented at European level, will enable an energy transition without overburdening society and the economy. Frank-Detlef Drake, E.ON’s VP Research & Technology, contributed as one of two energy industry representatives to the ‘energy transition document’ of the German science academies.

The energy industry’s transition to a decentralized future won’t happen on its own. It’s going to take inventiveness, determination and innovative thinking. Intellectual property (IP) management is one of the driving forces behind innovation and sustainable growth.

COVID-19 has put healthcare and societies under unprecedented pressure. With hospital capacity pushed to its limits, medics are working around the clock and in extraordinary circumstances. Meanwhile, economies worldwide have entered a standstill of an unprecedented scale.

Coping with the immediate effects of this healthcare crisis is of course a top priority. But early post-Corona stimuli are equally important if we are to kickstart the economy towards sustainable growth.