Climate Citizens. Analysis of Roles, Experiences, Challenges and Opportunities Using the Example of the Citizens of Heidelberg/Germany
Germany’s government decided to phase out nuclear energy which demands the transformation of Germany’s energy system encompassing a process of societal change. This process is characterized by new opportunities for action as well as new responsibilities on a federal, regional and local level. In particular, cities and communities are asked to act and support “their” citizens. This paper describes different roles of citizens using the example of Heidelberg/Germany. First and preliminary empirical insights are presented and some conclusions are drawn.
