The climate crisis is a consequence of our economic system. Economic solutions, like carbon trading were supposed to be a problem solver. Despite such efforts, CO2 levels kept rising. Should we consider changing our economic system instead? And which role do environmental NGOs play in the battle for climate justice?
Joanna Cabello, activist and researcher on environmental justice and part of the Carbon Trade Watch collective, speaks about false solutions and grassroots activism. Joanna´s blog article "Where to begin with climate justice" is available here.
By Dennis Eversberg Tens of thousands are currently coming to Europe, hoping for a better future. They are fleeing from war, violence, political persecution and utter despair, and their hope for a better life lets them endure experiences of dire poverty, exclusion, rejection, police repression and much more on their way here. At the same time, many degrowth activists participate in numerous pr...
By Corinna Burkhart Humans get used to quite a lot of things and live their daily life through a set of what we can call habits. Everyday experiences are not much worth a thought as long as everything is like it always is. This can be driving by car to town, only to get stuck in the usual traffic jam, or something very simple like flushing the toilet or using knife and fork to eat a grilled pi...
Interview mit Fair Bindung Der gemeinnützige Verein FairBindung e.V. setzt sich für eine nachhaltige, solidarische und global gerechte Gesellschaft weltweit ein. Seine Projekte reichen vom Import und Verkauf von hochwertigem und fair gehandeltem Bio-Kaffee bis hin zur Erstellung von Methoden und Materialien für eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema Wirtschaftswachstum in der Bildung. Für den Stream [...]
