Remembering Prof. Klaus Töpfer
The Research Institute for Applied Knowledge Processing (FAW/n) in Ulm mourns the loss of Prof. Klaus Töpfer, one of the great global leaders in sustainability, who passed away on June 8, 2024, after a brief, severe illness. (*July 29, 1938 – June 8, 2024†)
As a politician, visionary thinker, brilliant strategist, and exemplary mediator, Klaus Töpfer will remain in the memory of many. Prof. Dr. Klaus Töpfer can truly be described as an exceptional personality. Those fortunate enough to have known him – whether as a federal minister or later as one of the highest-ranking UN directors – could witness firsthand his extraordinary foresight, his visionary ideas, and his commitment to collaboration even in the face of the most challenging issues. Professor Töpfer will be deeply missed as a role model.
We collaborated closely with Professor Töpfer for decades. We miss him greatly and will honor his memory with the highest respect.
