Climate experts advocate for systemic political and social reform

Experts Sigrid Stagl and sociologist Anita Engels discuss the necessity of systemic changes to address the climate crisis and agricultural challenges.

Sigrid Stagl emphasizes the need for proactive political action, noting that current systems are on a collision course regarding climate and environmental policy. She advocates for evidence-based policymaking, citing Denmark and the United Kingdom as examples of countries that implement reforms and adjust them based on evaluations. Stagl suggests that decision-makers should move past debates on the necessity of climate neutrality and focus on achieving food sovereignty and environmental stability.

Sociologist Anita Engels argues against resignation, suggesting that civil society must organize strategically to increase political pressure through methods such as climate litigation. She highlights the importance of changing economic frameworks so that fossil fuel business models become unviable. Engels also stresses the need for rapid professional retraining and skill development in sectors like heating installation to support the transition to climate-friendly infrastructure.