The lecture starts by introducing the concept of sustainable development. Subsequently the reciprocal relationship between economic growth and environmental protection will be discussed. In particular, the question whether economic growth damages the environment or whether it is more or less the prerequisite for environmental protection will be examined. In closing the most important strategies of implementing sustainable development are presented and assessed from an economic perspective.

Klaus Mathis is Full Professor for Public Law, Law of the Sustainable Economy and Philosophy of Law at the University of Lucerne, Switzerland. Professor Mathis is the editor of the academic book series "Economic Analysis of Law in European Legal Scholarship". He is the co-founder and Chairing Director of the Center for Law and Sustainability (CLS) and Director of the Institute for Research in the Fundaments of Law - lucernaiuris. Klaus Mathis is also a member of the evaluation committee "Ambizione", for the funding scheme "Humanities" of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and board member of the Swiss section of the International Association for Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy (IVR).

Professor Mathis studied Economics and Jurisprudence at the University of Zurich.

This event is free and open to the public, but seating may be limited.