Grundeinkommen und Klimagerechtigkeit: Schlüsselelemente einer sozialökologischen Transformation

In the organizer's words:

Global warming and the ongoing destruction of our natural resources are direct consequences of the current way of production and living, which views and exploits nature as a mere resource. These practices endanger not only the environment, but also the livelihoods and quality of life of many people - today and in the future.

A fundamental transformation of our social structures is therefore necessary for the survival of humanity. This transformation must be socially just and ecologically sustainable. The basic income plays a central role in this by enabling a fairer distribution of resources and reducing social inequalities. An unconditional basic income can reduce the compulsion to participate in environmentally harmful economic activities and give people the freedom to choose more sustainable lifestyles.

This event refers to the memorandum "Basic income as a necessary component of a socio-ecological transformation and building block for climate justice" published in spring 2024 . The memorandum emphasizes that a socio-ecological transformation includes not only the protection of nature, but also the creation of a fairer world order. This includes the redistribution of wealth, debt relief for poorer countries and the development of a sustainable economy geared towards the common good. A basic income could be a key element in securing the livelihood and social participation of all people and giving them economic and political freedom.

Ronald Blaschke is co-founder of the Basic Income Network and European networks on basic income. He has co-edited several books on basic income and related topics and worked for many years as a research assistant on Hartz IV in Katja Kipping's office in the Bundestag. See www.ronald-blaschke .de