Press Release 090/2012

KIT at the “Woche der Umwelt” in Berlin

Seven Environmental and Nature Protection Projects Exhibited at the Federal President’s Office
KIT bei der Woche der Umwelt in Berlin
The park of Bellevue Palace is used as an exhibition area during the 4th “Week of the Environment“ on June 5 and 6. (Photo: DBU)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of 200 exhibitors presenting their innovations relating to environmental and nature protection in the park of Bellevue Palace on the invitation of Federal President Joachim Gauck and the German Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU, German Foundation for the Environment). KIT will present examples of atmosphere and sustainability research, biomechanics, working machines with a low fuel consumption, energy-optimized buildings, biofuel of the second generation, and efficient thermal engines.

 

 

 

In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.

le, 30.05.2012
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