IMAGINE TOMORROW.
THEN CHANGE TODAY.
The future is open: Talking Hope drives and supports systems change
around climate, democracy, social justice and public health. We are working
through socially inclusive communications and participatory engagement.
WHY TALKING HOPE
Our world is going through profound change: Climate crisis and biodiversity loss are forcing us to rethink the way we live. Their effects are interconnected and affect us all: Our personal health and the health of our societies, our economic wellbeing and the functioning of democracy – all this is linked to how well we respond to the climate crisis.
Talking Hope is led by the ideal of a fair and sustainable world in which all people can thrive. Bold climate solutions will contribute to more well-being, and a fairer, healthier, and safer society. The climate transition is not just a challenge. It is also an invitation to improve lives and better build our future.
Climate protection is international Law
The ICJ ruling on climate holds nations accountable.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has handed down a landmark opinion on climate — and it leaves no room for Germany to hide. Friedrich Merz’s go-to excuse — that Germany is just a small player in global climate action – no longer flies. On the contrary: From now on, even our country could be held accountable in court if our governments‘ climate policies fall short. Besides its political impact, the ruling also offers a blast of hope for further change: This historic breakthrough was sparked by a group of everyday young citizens.
UNTAPPED POTENTIAL
Young adults from socially disadvantaged backgrounds want climate action
Exlusion, not disinterest is the reason why many young adults from socially disadvantaged backgrounds shy away from climate engagement – even though they want decisive climate action. The results of our Scoping Project show: Listening to the perspectives of young people with lower formal education, from East German, rural and/or migrant backgrounds on climate issues promises a more socially inclusive climate transition and deeper democratic engagement.
BE Angry!
Series: What gives me hope
Hope is our political superpower – especially in times when we feel disheartened by the news: climate crisis, war in Ukraine, autocratic governments in East and West. Therefore, adding to our Manifesto for Hope, we are launching our series “What Gives Me Hope” with personal stories and reflections on the power of hope. For Fine Hornbostel, hope is a decision and an act of resistance.
“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 empowers and accelerates collective action for positive change through socially inclusive communications.
Our vision is a fair and sustainable future in which all people can thrive and live together peacefully. To this end, support collective change aimed at more sustainable living conditions, social justice, health, and the active participation of all groups in society. We drive collective change through participatory strategies, solution-oriented communication, transformative campaigns, and positive visions of the future.
We work with civic society, philanthropic, public and private partners as well as the media to create and foster pathways of 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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