films for future – pre-opening event: book talk with Ulrike Herrmann

The climate and environmental crisis is worsening by the day, yet in practical terms almost nothing is changing. Greenhouse gas emissions are rising unchecked and dramatically, to the point where humanity’s very existence is now under threat. This failure is no accident, for capitalism is only stable as long as it grows. If humanity is to survive, the industrialised nations must turn their backs on growth. ‘Green growth’ is touted as the solution, but bestselling author Ulrike Herrmann argues otherwise: in her book, she explains in clear and incisive terms why we need ‘green shrinkage’ instead.

Pre-Opening as part of the film festival films for future

Guest
Ulrike Herrmann, journalist and writer

Host/Moderator
Csongor Kozma, Director of the Paulus Academy

Contribution towards costs (including refreshments)
CHF 30 / CHF 20*
* Discount available with films for future Festival Pass 26; as well as for members of the Paulus Academy and FKSZ Friends’ Association, with a KulturLegi, AHV/IV card or student ID

For organisational reasons, please register by Monday, 26 October 2026.

Venue

Paulus Akademie, Pfingstweidstrasse 28, 8005 Zurich

Link to programme leaflet

Programme leaflet