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# From Code to Cause: Building a Sustainable Future with Tech

How can developers turn eco-anxiety into real-world impact without burdening NGOs with technical debt? Discover the blueprint for authentic, purpose-driven software development that drives true structural change.

- **Speakers:** [Rudi Bauer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@rudi-bauer), Lina Pfeiffer
- **Event:** Cappuccino with HR
- **Published:** June 18, 2025
- **Duration:** 36:00
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1351-from-code-to-cause-building-a-sustainable-future-with-tech
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