Sustainability in focus: Lecture on the global south in Lübeck

Sustainability in focus: Lecture on the global south in Lübeck

Something is happening in Lübeck! On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the fourth lecture of the lecture series “Ecological Sustainability: Local – Regional – Global” will take place in the IMGWF lecture hall at Königstrasse 42. The event, which is organized with great commitment by the AStA environmental department at the University of Lübeck and the Institute of Psychology, has chosen an exciting topic: “The importance of the global south in the context of sustainability innovation”. The lecture begins at 6:15 p.m. and will be given by Prof. Ingo Liefner from the University of Hanover. Admission is free and no pre-registration is required, so just stop by!

What can the listeners expect? Prof. Liefner will deal with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are intended to serve as the basis for a sustainable life. This includes, among other things, building a resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and supporting innovation. The discussion about resource-saving technologies and their spread on a global level will be particularly exciting: real application options are required here that are relevant not only locally, but also worldwide.

The benefits of sustainability

The topic of sustainability is becoming more important every day and faces many challenges, especially when you think of the global south. In this regard, Prof. Liefner has a lot to say, as in his lecture he highlights how important collaboration between different regions is in order to achieve real progress.

Another aspect that is often overlooked is the role of software solutions in the flexible labor market. Companies like Freepack, like that Freepack website reports, specialize in software for the temporary employment industry. With decades of experience, they rely on close cooperation with temporary employment agencies, lawyers and accountants. Their solutions aim to optimize the primary processes in temporary employment. Freepack offers a comprehensive back office package that includes, among other things, hour registration and invoicing functions to save time and avoid errors.

The big picture

And while the anticipation for the lecture is building in Lübeck, it is also worth looking outside the box: Nowadays it is more important than ever to find solutions to global problems together. Many companies, like Freepack, show through their software solutions that technology is a crucial factor for sustainable growth. The connection between theory and practice is also essential in order to advance these developments.

So if you want to learn more about the interface between sustainability, innovation and global collaboration, you should mark November 19th in your calendar. It will be an educational evening that will hopefully give many people something to think about and maybe even spark some good business!