Shaping the future: Weikersheim discusses the climate crisis and common good economy

Shaping the future: Weikersheim discusses the climate crisis and common good economy

affects the future of the economy, sustainable concepts have become an integral part of. A participation day recently took place in Weikersheim, in which around 100 interested participations. Organized by the Tauberphilharmonie, the Main-Tauber district climate network and a group of "Pioneers of Change", the event aimed to develop solutions for a fair and sustainable economic future. The focus was on current challenges such as the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity, whereby the appeal was to invite experts from various disciplines to participate.

Jens Rögener, environmental officer of the city of Wertheim, said: "We have to think about the change from the inside." The day included numerous lectures, discussions and a market of opportunities with regional initiatives to raise awareness of the topic. Tobias Schwalbe and Achim Knöchel from the Bavarian common good economy emphasized in their keynote speech that the existing economic system usually set false incentives. The constant economic growth alone does not say anything about the quality of life of the citizens.

The model of a common good economy

The common good economy (GWÖ) calls for a departure from previous practice. The speakers explained that it is important to integrate social responsibility and participation into the future economic model. The GWÖ relies on a common good balance that goes beyond the money economy and focuses on the increase in the common good. This is even anchored in the Basic Law and in the Bavarian constitution, where it is stipulated that economic activities should serve the common good.

"Next to it is not possible, we have to do it differently," was a central message of the event that underlined the urgency of rethinking in the economy. In view of finite resources, the circular economy is the way of the future, which should link both ecological and social aspects.

An existing movement that includes 1312 companies and 176 regional groups shows that many are already active. The member companies include well -known brands such as Vaude, Sparda Bank and eco -run, and the FC St. Pauli football club, all of which are going on with a good example.

In the afternoon, the participants were able to discuss specific challenges in an actively designed program. The topics ranged from solidarity agriculture to sustainable building. Particular attention was paid to the design and expansion of the cafeteria in the Tauberphilharmonie, a project that takes into account both the guests and the principles of the GWÖ.

The event made it clear that the need for sustainable economic models can no longer be ignored. A common action and the discussion about creative approaches to these topics are essential.

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