Mission Statement

1. We Are a Green Think Tank

  • We promote democratic reforms and social innovation. 
  • We work on ecological policies and sustainable development on a global level.
  • We provide space for the presentation of and debate on art and culture. 
  • We transfer knowledge and skills from experts to political actors. 
  • We provide a forum for open debate and promote dialogue between politics, business, academia, and society. 
  • We support talented students active on socio-political issues both in Germany and abroad.
  • We document the history of the Green movement in order to promote research and provide political inspiration.

2. We Are an International Policy Network

  • We are part of the global Green network and promote the development of the Green political movement on all continents.  
  • We focus especially on the broadening and deepening of the European Green movement.
  • We work actively for the development of a political European  public.
  • We support the participation of civil society in politics and, within the framework of multilateral organisations, take part in conferences and negotiations.

3. We Are Active on Ecology, Democracy, and Human Rights Worldwide

  • We consider ecology and democracy to be inseparable. We therefore support individuals and projects that are committed to ecology, human rights, democracy, and self-determination.
  • We support respect for the rule of law and democratic participation in all parts of the world. 
  • We promote the abolition of conditions of dominance, dependency, and violence between the sexes.  
  • We consider ethnic and cultural diversity to be an essential part of democratic culture.
  • We encourage civic and civil-society activism. 
  • We train activists so that they can successfully self-organise and participate in political processes.

Foundation Heinrich Böll

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