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

Innovative governance approaches and cross-sector collaboration to develop inclusive, public-interest-oriented solutions to complex future challenges.

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Democracy

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

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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 offer a platform for collaborative processes.

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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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Formate für gute Governance

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Municipal Development Councils

We make local involvement possible through Municipal Development Councils. We believe that the participation of all relevant stakeholder groups strengthens local democracy.

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Trialogues

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

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»Demokratie gewinnt an Legitimität, wenn unterschiedliche Perspektiven transparent werden und in faire Verständigungsprozesse einfließen. Seit 2014 entwickelt die Berlin Governance Platform neue Verfahren, die diese Form demokratischer Zusammenarbeit stärken.«
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Vier neue Kommunen starten mit Kommunalen Entwicklungsbeiräten

Die Wärmewende ist mehr als eine technische Aufgabe. In vier neuen Kommunen erproben wir mit Kommunalen Entwicklungsbeiräten, wie unterschiedliche Akteur:innen...
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Shaping the municipal heating transition in a participatory way

From planning to implementation: For over a year, we support selected municipalities in the development of practical, widely supported strategies...
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Publication by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Organised interests and the common good

Gesine Schwan, Laura Gerards Iglesias and Tara Ella Grimm publish an article at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung on multi-stakeholder participation as a...
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