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Franz Alt

Humane market economy as a way out of the crisis

Franz Alt, a renowned climate protection activist and visionary, captivates audiences as a sought-after speaker with his lively and thought-provoking style. As a thought leader and critical thinker, he advocates for sustainable business practices. With a background in political science, history, philosophy, and theology, as well as numerous awards including the German and European Solar Prize, he inspires people worldwide to rethink their perspectives. Named the Speaker of the Year 2011 by the German Speakers Association and the author of multiple award-winning books translated into 13 languages, Alt has reached a circulation of over 2.2 million.

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Franz Alt has been committed to climate protection for many years. He is convinced that its consistent implementation could solve not only our environmental but also our current economic problems. As a true visionary, he wants to encourage people to think differently and embrace sustainable business practices. Mr. Alt is a sought-after speaker whose enthusiasm is transmitted to his audience. They sense that he has a convincing message, questions things, and calls them by their name. His presentations are lively and stimulate discussion. Franz Alt studied political science, history, philosophy, and theology. Even during his studies, he stood out from the crowd and earned his living through magic. No title could describe Franz Alt more aptly: He is a lateral thinker who critically examines ecological, political, and economic issues. He has received numerous awards for his commitment, including the German and European Solar Prizes in the 1990s. In addition to subsequent journalistic awards, he most recently received the "Golden Flower of Rheydt" in 2007, Germany's oldest environmental award. The German Speakers Association (GSA) named Franz Alt Speaker of the Year in 2011. His books have been translated into 13 languages and have sold over 2.2 million copies.

Topics

On the Sunny Side – Why the Energy Transition Makes Us Winners
Refugee – Jesus, the Dalai Lama, and Other Displaced Persons – How the Homeless Enrich Our Country
Smarter Economics – Achieving Economic Change through the Energy Transition!
The Sun Doesn’t Send Us an Invoice – New Energy, New Work, New Mobility
Our Future – The Three Big "E"s: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Energy Saving
Climate Crisis, Energy Crisis, Refugee Crisis – How Everything is Connected and How Crises Become Opportunities
Dimension Future – New Paths in the 21st Century
FUTURE EARTH – How Do We Want to Live and Work Tomorrow?
Profit through Meaning – The New Entrepreneurial Philosophy
Building for the Future – Planning, Renovating, Living in the 21st Century
Sun and Wind Don’t Send Us an Invoice – The Energy Transition is Possible
Good Business – Humane Market Economy as a Way Out of the Crisis
How Much Communication Does Humanity Need? – Opportunities and Risks of the Information Age
Challenge of Climate Change: Consequences for People and Businesses
Future Business – Communication as the Key to Success
Globalization – Work – Environment – New Economics in the 21st Century
Mobility without Cars – New Traffic Routes to the Future
Water in Crisis – Paths for a New Water Policy
Are We Still Saveable? – Health and the Environment in the 21st Century
Politics and Economics on Television – Information or Manipulation?
Agricultural Change Now – Healthy Food for All
Wood Has a Future – The Age of Wood Begins
The Ecological Jesus – Trust in Creation
The True Revolution: What Jesus Really Said – A Revival
C.G. Jung: Healing through the Self – Heal Yourself and You Heal the Planet
Genocide in Tibet – The Silent Death of a People
Ethics is More Important Than Religion – What We Can Learn from the Dalai Lama
Sun and Wind Never Send Us an Invoice – New Energy, New Jobs

References & Press

Awards:

1978: Bambi
1979: Adolf Grimme Award
1980: Golden Camera
1983: Karl-Hermann-Flach Award, Drexel Award, Hans-Thoma Medal
1987: Siebenpfeiffer Prize
1992: Environmental Award "Golden Swallow"
1994: German Solar Prize
1997: European Solar Prize, "Golden Ö" of the ÖDP
2000: Environmental Award of the City of Landau
2002: Environmental Online Award
2003: Human Rights Award "AWARD 2003"
2004: Environmental Award of the German Economy, German Solar Prize for "Sonnenseite"
2005: The Steiger Award, The Golden Tree
2006: Innovation Prize 2006 for Bigi + Franz Alt
2007: The Golden Flower of Rheydt (The Oldest German Environmental Award)
2011: German Speakers "Hall of Fame" (Speaker of the Year 2011)
Franz Alt, the Baden-Baden journalist, was inducted into the "Hall of Fame" of the German Speakers Association (GSA).
2011: Democracy Award of the South Palatinate SPD
2011: Most Extraordinary Speaker 2011 | Speaker Agency "5-Star Team"
2011: "Speaker of the Year" in Germany
2012: Utopia Award 2012
2013: Greenbrand Award Germany
2014: Mind Award