Academic pollination in Mariastein

When scientists step out of their daily environment to meet for a cross-sectional exchange in an inspirational location.

Once a year the CCRS team meets in a quiet location in the countryside to share their latest research and plans with colleagues and close collaborators. This summer the CCRS Retreat 2024 took place in Mariastein, an enclave of the of Solothurn, surrounded by the Canton of Basel. The village's name is derived from the eponymous Mariastein Abbey. Before we started with the scientific exchange, did we have the chance to tune in to the memorable vibe of this Benedictine monastery by attending an introductory tour by their Pater Ludwig Ziegerer.

Presenter's List of CCRS Retreat 2024:

Day 1 | 4. July

• Philipp Aerni - Retrospect and Outlook of CCRS and Foundation
• Hans Rentsch - Elite Wokeness in Figures from US Surveys
• Greta Balliu - Practical challenges of CSR Reporting
• Nigist Goytom - Hahu App addressing UN SDG 4
• Roger Graber - Decentralized economic development CH

Day 2 | 5. July

• Isa Cakir - Finance & Quantitative Methods
• Luzi Rageth - New Sustainability Reporting Standards and the role of esg2go
• Jovana Dikovic - Development and Inclusive Change
• Rosa Schneider & Sidney Lienhard - True Cost of Food project
• Isabelle Schluep - True Cost of Food and its role in Swiss Agricultural Policy
• Philippe Forêt - The Transition from Innovation to Sustainability Programs
• Jürgen Fritz - Strategy of School of Management Fribourg and the role of CCRS

Specific presentations on request.