INNOVATORS
EDITOR'S NOTE
2020 will leave an indelible mark in the history books of human
civilisation. But it is where we step next collectively that will
decide if the arc of history can still be bent towards a better
future for all. One which is sustainable for people and planet
and delivers societies that view themselves as part of nature,
rather than detached owners free to exploit it. In Europe, those
steps are well underway. The EU Green Deal and goal to be
climate neutral by 2050 - with an economy contributing net-
zero greenhouse gas emissions, are cornerstones of Europe’s
blueprint for that better future.
Realising it though will require a strong culture of innovation
- and current plans for a European Innovation Area can help
nurture this - and turn soundbites like ‘build back better’ into
a reality. To that end, this week’s European Innovation Summit
from Knowledge4Innovation (K4I) will be another stepping
stone towards growing a European Innovation Area. And your
debates and discussions can play a vital part in making the
summit a milestone moment in the journey towards creating it.
At the heart of it will be changemakers like those in the EUTOP50
startup community, some of whom are featured in this special
edition, produced in collaboration with K4I.
The world needs good leadership now more than ever: from
policymakers, entrepreneurs, big business and across society.
Here in Europe, we have an opportunity to show that type of
transformative leadership and become the progressive and
sustainable global capital of a ‘new normal’ that leaves nobody
behind.
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