When does the event start?

The event starts on 18.05.2026 at 18:15.

Where does the lecture take place?

In room Y-0-111 at the University of Bielefeld, Universitätsstr. 25, 33615 Bielefeld.

Is the admission free?

Yes, according to the event information, it is a free event.

Are there any accessibility notes?

The campus of the University of Bielefeld offers barrier-free parking options and accessible entrances in the event surroundings.

To which lecture series does the talk belong?

The lecture is part of the Open Science Forum and the series Inequalities – desired, necessary, problematic?

Climate Transition with Controversies: A Bielefeld Lecture on Justice, Change, and Consequences

Name: The Social Costs of Decarbonization
Start: 2026-05-18T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-18T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Universität Bielefeld

An evening about the downsides of the climate transition in Bielefeld

The event The Social Costs of Decarbonization brings current questions surrounding climate policy, justice, and social change to the University of Bielefeld on May 18, 2026. As part of the Open Science Forum, a topic takes center stage that goes far beyond numbers and CO2 balances: Who bears the burden of the transformation, who benefits, and how can social inequalities be mitigated?

Science meets the present

The lecture is part of the semester series Inequalities – desired, necessary, problematic? and places decarbonization in a broader societal context. This is exactly where the strength of the format lies: The lecture series opens the university to a wide audience and connects scientific perspectives with an understandable, vibrant presentation. This makes the event experience particularly approachable and relevant.

A space for discussion, contextualization, and perspectives

In auditorium Y-0-111, an evening emerges that brings together expert knowledge and audience mood. Prof. Dr. Anke Hassel provides an analytical view of political and social upheavals; her topics engage at the intersection of governance, distribution conflicts, and social cohesion. Those interested in climate policy, sociology, economics, and social responsibility will find here a lecture with substance and relevance.

On-site at the University of Bielefeld

The event takes place at the University of Bielefeld, Universitätsstraße 25. Room Y-0-111 is located on campus and is part of an environment geared towards in-person events, orientation, and accessibility. Barrier-free parking options are available for visitors in the vicinity of the university; in addition, the campus is easily accessible by public transport. Thus, the lecture series is also organizationally integrated into an easily accessible event experience.

Conclusion

Those who want to understand the climate transition not just as a technical task but as a societal challenge will experience here a clever, current, and discussion-rich evening. The Social Costs of Decarbonization promises contextualization instead of buzzwords, perspective instead of simplification. Be there live in Bielefeld and experience the lecture on-site.