The Contribution of Civil Society Organisations to Transformation: Consequences for the Work of NGOs - Misereor

Global trends in population growth, in the development of technology and the economy, as well as the burden on the environment, make far-reaching changes likely in the coming decades. 'Humanity', the virtual collective of all human beings, consequently faces the immense and, in this form,...

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Published in:Concilium
Main Author: Stoll, Georg 1960- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: SCM Press [2019]
In: Concilium
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B City / Population growth / Development / Environmental pollution / Non-governmental organisation
RelBib Classification:NCC Social ethics
NCG Environmental ethics; Creation ethics
ZB Sociology
Further subjects:B Civil Society
B Urban renewal
B Nongovernmental organizations
B Societies
B Technological innovations
B Plant populations
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Summary:Global trends in population growth, in the development of technology and the economy, as well as the burden on the environment, make far-reaching changes likely in the coming decades. 'Humanity', the virtual collective of all human beings, consequently faces the immense and, in this form, novel task of finding ways to give these changes a 'humane' shape, without previously having a common understanding of what is human or humane. In this task of humane transformation cities have a particular role, both as focal points of global trends and agents of transformation. They have this role because of their great potential actively to shape the approaching changes. Non-governmental organisations such as Misereor must face the challenge of reflecting on their place, their procedures and their structures in the face of these changing parameters.
ISSN:0010-5236
Contains:Enthalten in: Concilium