This track addresses the foundations and future of democracy. We’ll look at civic education, participatory formats, and the role of municipalities as democratic laboratories. Topics include polarization, transparency in crisis governance, anti-corruption, and resisting authoritarian trends. The focus: how to safeguard democratic institutions and engage society in shaping our shared future.
Weitere Artikel Thematic Tracks | CO:ACT What are local solutions to global challenges? This track focuses on climate action rooted in communities. We’ll explore how to implement climate-neutral mobility, shift to renewable energy, and ensure social equity in the energy transition. Further themes include circular economy, resilient urban and rural planning, and the roles of citizens, producers, and consumers in driving regional climate solutions. Thematic Tracks | CO:ACT AI, automation — and inclusion?! This track examines how digital technologies can address local challenges like energy or tourism, while promoting fairness, access, and sovereignty. We’ll discuss algorithmic justice, open-source tools, digital education for marginalized groups, and how to reduce dependency on global tech firms. The goal: technological progress that serves people and the public good. Thematic Tracks | CO:ACT Do we need to put care at the heart of our economy? This track investigates how we can build an economy that no longer relies on exploitation. We’ll address the visibility and fair compensation of care work, the integration of feminist and indigenous economic thinking, and the systemic role of commons and solidarity-based structures. Central questions include how macroeconomics accounts for care — and what would happen if unpaid care work simply stopped.
