ForschungsanstaltGeisenheim 18.3.2010

Hans R. Schultz

Sustainability – challenge of today, challenge of the future!

Hans R. Schultz, Campus Geisenheim

ForschungsanstaltGeisenheim 18.3.2010

Hans R. Schultz

Definition

(world commission on environment and development)

Forms of progress that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs

There is an ecologic, economic and social sustainability

But, sustainability starts in the head!

ForschungsanstaltGeisenheim 18.3.2010

Hans R. Schultz

Why is it important?

We have only one world!

There are many sustainability topics

Production and sales (water, fertilizers, energy and CO2 problem – bottles, packaging, transport, travel a.s.o)

ForschungsanstaltGeisenheim 18.3.2010

Hans R. Schultz

The CO2 problem

We need a FACE system for grapevines

We will build one! (1Mio €)

FACE System Universität Gießen

ForschungsanstaltGeisenheim 18.3.2010

Hans R. Schultz

Who will be addressing this issue

Argentina – Labid Ameri – General Manager, Jean Bousquet

California – Paul Dolan – President, Fetzer Vineyards

Chile – Rodrigo Plass – Chadwick Wines Group

New Zealand – Rudi Bauer – Winemaker, Quartz Reef Winery

South Africa – Jonathan Grieve – Proprietor, Avondale Wines

ForschungsanstaltGeisenheim 18.3.2010

Hans R. Schultz

Thanks for the speakers, the helpers and the listeners!

my contribution to global warming