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Common cause

Human

What is really important to us in the future? More time, justice and participation are on many people's wish list – at least in the rich industrialised countries. But we often have the feeling that we don't have a say. In fact, social change often starts when people like you and me have a good idea or a concern, bring a dose of idealism and just get started. The right amount of property, freedom and time must be democratically negotiated with a view to nature and the needs of all people. That is exactly what we should do.

Boundless
movement

Thinking space humans

Who is on the move?

In Berlin today, in Los Angeles or on Bali tomorrow. No problem – at least for a tiny portion of people around the world. But most people face more or less insurmountable obstacles. How can the...

What
areallthesethingsdoing?

Thinking space people

What is the cost of our consumption?

Our passion for consumption also has a downside: What are the consequences of our growing consumption?

Thinking space people

Would you like a little more?

Could-haves, ifs and buts: How often have we resolved to get by with less?

Listen up!

Now "Mr. Pig" is talking

Reducing your own consumption on a sustainable basis is no easy task. Our inner “Mr. Pig” often keeps us from pursuing our good intentions. In the exhibition, visitors can make themselves...

Thinking space people

Where to begin?

Making do with less can be hard – but is doable. Decluttering our daily lives also has a good side. But how to get started?

How
arewethemanydoing?

Thinking space people

Futures of Democracy

Less than half of the world's people today have the right to have a say in the things that matter to everyone. The vast majority of these people live in democracies. As different as modern...

How
bigismyworld?

Everyday Treasures

True treasures are hidden everywhere in our daily life. In order to protect the environment and make our economy fairer, we need to use them more consciously. It is the task of politics and...

Ressource race

Some are still in the starting blocks, while others are already rushing ahead. To save the climate, we need – among many other things – wind turbines, solar panels and electric batteries. Their...

INTERVIEW WITH DR CLARA BRANDI OF THE GERMAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

“GLOBALISATION CAN BE MADE MORE SUSTAINABLE”

Not so bad as its reputation? Global trade on trial. An interview conducted in February 2020 with Dr Clara Brandi of the German Development Institute about the mechanisms of globalisation and the...

Economies without growth?

It is often said that a country's economy should grow in order to increase prosperity. However, growth measured in terms of GDP can also increase as a result of the clean-up work following a...