IMAGINE TOMORROW.
THEN CHANGE TODAY.
Talking Hope is a non-profit workshop where people turn hope into action —
for climate action, democracy, social justice and public health.
Through socially inclusive communication, transformative campaigns and participatory
projects, we help build the majorities needed for lasting change.
WHY TALKING HOPE
Many people want a better future – but when it comes to making our lives and economies more sustainable, they often feel left out, unseen or overwhelmed. That’s where we come in: Climate action, social justice, democratic participation and mental wellbeing are interconnected – when one is weakened, the others also come under pressure. A bold transformation, however, promises more health and wellbeing, more justice and more security.
Talking Hope is a non-profit workshop where people turn hope into action. We build new alliances, connect diverse perspectives and create spaces where people become active together. We are experts in socially inclusive communication, transformative education and participatory projects that enable collective action and shared change.
Talking Hope at European Sustainability Transformation Conference
Living within Planetary Boundaries
On 6 October 2026, the German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU), the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils Network (EEAC) convene the European Sustainability Transformation Conference 2026 “Living within Planetary Boundaries” in Berlin and online, with keynotes by Johan Rockström and Dirk Messner. It asks how societies can stay within ecological limits and moves sufficiency and social justice to the centre of that debate. Eva-Maria McCormack of Talking Hope gives the key note in the session „Communication: Strategies on Strengthening Sustainability“.
More E-Republic! An Ecological Promise of Progress
The New Republic: A Shared Renewal | Heinrich Böll Foundation
How can a renewed republic rebuild confidence in progress — especially in the ecological transformation? At the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s conference “The New Republic,” Eva-Maria McCormack joins Christian Stöcker and Anna Brehm to discuss an ecological promise of progress for democracy, prosperity and social cohesion – and how we can shape the future with hope rather than despair.
We can do more: Hope as a Driver of Change
Placida-Reception
Democracy and sustainability in turbulent times — what if more is possible than we dare to hope?
This year, Eva-Maria McCormack, founder of Talking Hope, will give the keynote address on this question at the traditional Placida Reception in the Bergkloster Church in Heiligenstadt. The reception is hosted each year by the Order of the Sisters of Saint Mary Magdalene Postel, who work around the world for educational equity, youth empowerment and the strengthening of democracy.
The evening begins at 5 p.m. in the Bergkloster Church with Vespers, followed by the reception.
Transformation requires hope.
Hope is not a pink, gooey-eyed look at the future. It is the recognition that we can change the world – and the courage to act into the unknown.
Eva-Maria McCormack
Founder of Talking Hope
THE TRANSFORMATION MANUFACTURY
Talking Hope builds public support for the socio-ecological transformation – through hope, deep listening and real participation at the intersections of democracy promotion, climate action, social justice and psychosocial health.
We reach the quiet majorities others often miss – through socially inclusive outreach that engages and mobilizes especially people in disadvantaged circumstances who make up a large part of society.
We prevent backlash and polarization against democracy and climate action: By engaging especially marginalized yet socially central groups, we strengthen trust, social cohesion and lasting support for democracy, climate action and social justice.
We work with civic society, philanthropic, public and private partners as well as the media to create and foster pathways for positive change.
BUILDING BRIDGES AND CONSENSUS
It takes the world to change the world: To widen the consensus for a sustainable future, more people of all backgrounds must share in the conversation how to realize it. We respect diversity with diversity. Talking Hope is not just a team of experts. We are people with many different stories and many different origins. And that makes us even better.
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