Recht auf gerecht! #2 Wie geht Klimaengagement, ohne auszubrennen?

In the organizer's words:

The climate crisis is not only putting a strain on the planet, but also on our psyche. Many climate activists are fully committed and often reach their own limits. Constant tension, exhaustion and burnout are not a marginal phenomenon in the movement. At the same time, more and more people throughout society are feeling powerless: they know how urgent change is, but feel trapped between everyday life, comfort zones, uncertainty and political slowness. This leads to cognitive dissonance - we know the facts, but find it difficult to act accordingly.

In this discussion, we will look at how climate anxiety, excessive demands and mental stress arise and why committed people are particularly affected. What strategies can help us to remain capable of acting? And why do many people find it so difficult to really face up to the climate crisis?

Also on board:

Clara Kühner

Dr. Clara Kühner is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology at Leipzig University and conducts research on climate psychology issues - in particular on environmentally friendly behaviour in work and everyday contexts and on climate emotions.

Maggy Sophie Hess

Magdalena Hess is a climate activist who is primarily involved in social media and campaign work at Fridays for Future. At the beginning of 2024, she initiated the hashtag #ReclaimTikTok together with others to counter far-right narratives on the platform. She is studying history, political science and sociology in Potsdam and was an assessor on the federal board of the Green Youth until October 2025.

Laura Weber, Member of Parliament

Laura Weber is a member of the Bavarian state parliament for Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and spokesperson for consumer protection. Her topics are environmental protection, sustainability and social justice. She is an energy and environmental engineer and has been a member of the Bavarian state parliament for the constituency of Weiden in der Oberpfalz since 2023.

Moderation: Leah Nlemibe

Leah Nlemibe is a journalist and presenter. During her studies of literature and political science in Berlin and Reims, she focused primarily on social issues relating to feminism, post-colonialism and social justice. She works as a host for Bayerischer Rundfunk's award-winning YouTube format "PULS Reportage", for which she conducts self-experiments and reports on various social issues for a young target group.

More about the series:

How fair is our society - and how much is the climate crisis exacerbating existing inequalities? What opportunities do different generations have and who bears the greatest burden of change?

Once a month, journalist Leah Nlemibe invites guests from academia, politics and civil society to Alte Utting to discuss key questions of justice in the context of climate change in a relaxed atmosphere. The focus will not only be on challenges, but also on encouraging developments and concrete solutions.

All dates at a glance:

20.04.

15.06.

10.11.

This event is part of our annual theme After us, the climate .