We create spaces for those who are working towards a just and sustainable future.

Our topics

Democracy

We are committed to strengthening democratic processes and thoughtful governance strategies in Germany, Europe and the world.

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Urban Development

We develop local participation formats that mediate between different interests and thus contribute to sustainable urban development. 

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Climate & Energy

We build bridges between national and international climate policy, and we facilitate dialogues between science, politics and civil society.

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Migration

We develop innovative solutions for a human rights-based EU migration policy and provide platforms for collaborative processes.

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Our formats

Trialogues

Trialogues bring stakeholders from business, politics & administration, organized civil society and academia into a structured exchange.

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Municipal Development Councils

We make local involvement possible through Municipal development councils. The participation of all relevant stakeholder groups strengthens local democracy.

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Multi-Actor Networks

We create innovative solutions by bringing together governments, businesses, and civil society at national and international levels.

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Knowledge Atlases

We open up new perspectives on complex topics by visualizing knowledge, trialogue results, or participation processes in a non-linear format.

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News

Kommunaler Entwicklungsbeirat Kalletal übergibt Empfehlungen

Entwicklungsbeirat formuliert Ziele und empfiehlt konkrete Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der lokalen Gesundheitsversorgung.
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Beitrag von Gesine Schwan zu Kommunalen Entwicklungsbeiräten im Kursbuch Bürgerbeteiligung erschienen

Gesine Schwan hat einen Beitrag über Kommunale Entwicklungsbeiräte zu der Neuauflage des Kursbuch Bürgerbeteiligung beigesteuert.
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Democracy needs democrats - the courage to be bold.

How do we manage to support citizens in their self-efficacy as political subjects and to oppose the simplistic populism of the...
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