Lower Saxony Launches '2030' Commission to Tackle Major Regional Challenges
Lower Saxony has launched a new commission, 'Lower Saxony 2030', to tackle major trends and challenges facing the region. Chaired by Prof. Dr. Dietmar Harhoff and co-initiated by Dr. Wilhelm Krull, the commission began its work in July 2019 and will conclude by the end of 2020. It aims to provide recommendations on key areas such as digitization, robotics, AI, health, nutrition, climate change, mobility, demographics, and immigration.
Minister President Stephan Weil convened the commission, stressing the importance of considering social issues and coordinating policies across different areas. The commission, supported by a business unit in the State Chancellery, consists of twelve renowned scientists who will focus on digitization, demographic changes, and climate change. The final report is expected in late autumn 2020 and will be presented during the 75th state anniversary in 2021. The commission's website, https://www.ourwebsite/2030/, provides more information. Meanwhile, Bernd Althusmann serves as the head of the commission.
The 'Lower Saxony 2030' commission, with a focus on key areas and supported by experts, aims to provide valuable insights and recommendations to shape the region's future. Its work, set to conclude by the end of 2020, is expected to significantly influence policy decisions in the coming years.
