The implementation of the socio-ecological transformation had arrived in society. Almost everyone agreed that climate protection was an important issue. But the debate about how it should look exactly was heated („heating-hammer“, speed limit, climate tax, …).
The Social Actors project asked what role socio-political actors such as trade unions, social and welfare associations, church organizations, environmental groups, and the climate movement played in the climate policy debate at the time and what role they could play in the future. In this project funded by the Allianz Stiftung, we addressed this question and brought together opinions, experiences, success stories, and failures.
To this end, as part of this project, we conducted over 30 interviews with representatives of thewithin the framework of large civil society actors. In addition, we interviewed people from foundations and networks as well as scientistswithin their own estimates.
Socio-political actors in Germany are increasingly working together to advance the socio-ecological transformation. We are exploring the opportunities offered by these alliances and alliances in order to provide advice and positive examples. In a first workshop in June, we discussed a topic that was raised prominently in almost all of the interviews: the tension between headquarters and the member base or employees. The aim of the workshop was to provide participants with inspiration for their day-to-day work, offer networking opportunities with other stakeholders and exchange tips.
All the results of the project were presented in our Final report in summary.
01/2023 – 08/2023
Gerd Leipold
Julia Horn
The assessment of climate money was exciting, and we were able to take something away with us for our own position finding.
This has strengthened my resolve to fight harder to communicate socio-ecological issues at the highest level.
In particular, I will integrate the suggestions from the climate money into my work, as it touches on our core competence - social justice. I would be very happy to be involved if a joint commitment by the organisations were to be initiated in the future.
The workshop gave me new contacts with relevant stakeholders and, in particular, made the views of trade unions and welfare organisations more understandable. Both are very helpful for me.
