1. Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim 18.3.2010 Hans R. Schultz Sustainability – challenge of today, challenge of the future! Hans R. Schultz, Campus Geisenheim

2. Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim 18.3.2010 Hans R. Schultz Definition (world commission on environment and development) Forms of progress that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs There is an ecologic, economic and social sustainability But, sustainability starts in the head!

3. Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim 18.3.2010 Hans R. Schultz Why is it important? We have only one world! There are many sustainability topics Production and sales (water, fertilizers, energy and CO 2 problem – bottles, packaging, transport, travel a.s.o)

4. Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim 18.3.2010 Hans R. Schultz The CO 2 problem We need a FACE system for grapevines We will build one! (1Mio ) FACE System Universität Gießen

5. Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim 18.3.2010 Hans R. Schultz Who will be addressing this issue Argentina – Labid Ameri – General Manager, Jean Bousquet California – Paul Dolan – President, Fetzer Vineyards Chile – Rodrigo Plass – Chadwick Wines Group New Zealand – Rudi Bauer – Winemaker, Quartz Reef Winery South Africa – Jonathan Grieve – Proprietor, Avondale Wines

6. Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim 18.3.2010 Hans R. Schultz Thanks for the speakers, the helpers and the listeners! my contribution to global warming