Climate Change

We spoke to Extinction Rebellion activist Jayne Forbes on the international climate group’s disruptive tactics in London and their demands for climate action.

A French petition to have the state’s duty and failure to act on climate recognised is part of a global movement which is picking up speed.

Surrounded by water, the Dutch city of Dordrecht’s future is rendered uncertain by climate change. Research turned to stakeholders to map out four possible scenarios for the city.

Political scientist Cristina Monge argues that the public needs a real stake in shaping its politics if the European project is going to succeed.

WWF Germany’s Michael Schäfer explains what is at stake in the European elections from an environmental and biodiversity perspective.

Truly tackling the 21st century’s biggest challenges demands a re-made EU which ties urgent action on climate change with a social justice agenda.

Trade unionist Philippe Pochet sets out a radical vision for the socio-ecological transformation of the European project.

For the French philosopher, climate has become a defining question in politics today, shaping worldviews across the spectrum of left and right. At EU election time, Bruno Latour argues that the Green movement find itself at last talking the right language and setting the agenda for the future.

In an age of climate crisis where the social consequences of 2008 are still being felt, central banks are in uncharted territory.

From climate change to robotisation, the challenges of the 21st century call for a new model of democracy. Dirk Holemans explores what a new social contract might look like.