Sustainability meets democracy: The Citizens' Council on Nutrition

How can we make our diet more sustainable and fit for the future? This question was addressed by a national citizens' council, which was first launched by the German Bundestag in 2023. This has triggered extensive media coverage but has also gained traction in the scientific debate.

In the article “Sustainability meets democracy: The Citizens' Council on Diet” on the blog “Nach(haltig)gedacht”, Luisa König and Dr. Karen Siegel examine the ideas and potential behind this democratic innovation. They address the tension between democracy and sustainability, explain the concept of citizens' councils, include examples from other countries and provide an outlook. The full blog article can be found here.