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Social-ecological transformation

The current economic system is in an acute crisis, which is being reflected in all aspects of the society in Europe and globally. A transition of the economic system is a possible solution for exiting the multiple crises. The socio-ecological dimension is the starting point for this transition. Questions of a just energy production, distribution and administration, of the efficiency of financialisation of concepts such as “natur” or services and of a clean and sustainable energy are being focused on. We are talking about a resource and environmental friendly generation of energy and raw materials. We are also talking about a democratic and inclusive administration of energy and industry. And we are of course talking about sustainability and fairness in distribution: jobs, basic living services and quality of life are of one making. Our publications and events in this section focus on this transition.

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An EU Investment Package for Clean Industry?

Social-ecological transformation
How the European Commission’s so-called “Clean Industrial Deal” fails to live up to its name Is a strategy for climate-friendly industry in Europe really credible if it barely receives any funding and is accompanied by the loosening of already weak sustainability rules for imported goods? The ... read more "An EU Investment Package for Clean Industry?"
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Sweden’s “Green Transition”: Opportunities and Challenges

Northern ExposureSocial-ecological transformation
In northern Sweden, the rapid expansion of green industries is transforming the region—but at what cost? As billions are invested in new mines, battery factories, and wind farms—investments are expected to reach 1,400 billion SEK (€120 billion) by 2040—local communities are caught ... read more "Sweden’s “Green Transition”: Opportunities and Challenges"
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Rethinking Agricultural Markets: Insights from the International Conference of Researchers and Farmers

Social-ecological transformation
As the European Union moves toward the next phase of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2027-2034, questions about market regulation, food sovereignty, and sustainability have never been more urgent. The International Conference of Researchers and... read more "Rethinking Agricultural Markets: Insights from the International Conference of Researchers and Farmers"
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Industrial Policy and Workers’ Rights in the Twin Transition: A Call to Action

Social-ecological transformation
The international conference on industrial policies and workers’ rights in the twin ecological and digital transition, held on 10 January in Milan, provided a crucial space for political and strategic discussion among trade unions and workers representatives. Organised by ... read more "Industrial Policy and Workers’ Rights in the Twin Transition: A Call to Action"
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Bad Santa? How Norway can provide real climate jobs

Northern ExposureSocial-ecological transformation
“Pay up, or humanity will pay the price”. With the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House in January, that key message from UN General Secretary António Guterres was seen as even more urgent at this year’s Climate Summit, which ended in dismay at wealthy nations’ inability to commit ... read more "Bad Santa? How Norway can provide real climate jobs"
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”Steel is the future”

Social-ecological transformation
***An Italian and French version of the report can be found at the bottom of the page***   The "Steel is the future" conference took place on 13 April 2024 in Salzgitter (Information Centre of Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH)** Here you can find the conference programme. Opening In his opening speech, Heinz ... read more "”Steel is the future”"
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Eight years of political change in Barcelona

Social-ecological transformationElections and parties
The local and regional (autonomous community) elections of May 2023 marked a shift to the right across most of the Spanish state. Barcelona was no exception: the intense mobilization of the richest neighbourhoods and the electoral stagnation of Barcelona en Comú, the party with which Ada Colau had governed ... read more "Eight years of political change in Barcelona"
Nothing but a fig leave? Amager Bakke is a combined heat and power waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen and a showpiece of the country’s green transition.

Denmark: the pig empire with the ruined sea

Northern ExposureSocial-ecological transformation
We hear it regularly: the story that Denmark is a frontrunner in the green transition. But many facts tell another story. Looking at the small Scandinavian nation from the agricultural, industrial, fisheries or biomass point of view, the overall picture is not exactly green. Instead, we see a country that has ... read more "Denmark: the pig empire with the ruined sea"
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