On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Eco-Social Market Economy, the Eco-Social Forum, together with a scientific advisory board, initiated a further development of the concept and outlined the major challenges of our time. The result is the “Guide for the Climate Change Generation”. Building on this foundation, concrete solutions and measures are to be developed that integrate ecological, economic, and social imperatives.

This Guide for the Climate Change Generation describes what the core principles of an Eco-Social Market Economy mean for addressing today’s challenges. It explores fundamental issues and key decisions that are crucial for the quality of life and sustainability of our society. Specifically, it examines topics such as internationality, growth, demography, work, distribution, resources, energy, spatial planning, nutrition and agriculture, science, education, digitalization, and governance. In doing so, it discusses the economic, social, and environmental areas of action that will shape the opportunities of the climate change generation. The paper clearly demonstrates the high relevance and contemporary importance of the Eco-Social Market Economy as a guiding model for the societal transformation toward sustainability.

Download and view the policy paper – 30 Years of the Eco-Social Market Economy

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