Dialectics of institutionalisation: the transformation of the environmental movement in Germany

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The process of the institutionalization of the environmental movement in Germany since the 1970s has a number of clear characteristics. These have been identified by linking a cultural, neo-institutionalist approach with discourse theory. A key feature has been the emergence of the concept of sustainable development, with unites economic, social and ecological elements of development on a global as well as on a national and local level. Attention is now focusing on social and institutional practices and on the need to develop new sustainable approaches to everyday life.

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The German environmental movement at a crossroads?

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The German environmental movement must address a number of very challenging issues as it considers its future. These include identifying the most important aims and how these can be achieved and establishing whether the shift towards professionalization should continue or whether ways should be found to revive the motivation of rank and file campaigners. Environmental groups are finding it hard to maintain their level of activity as ordinary people become more concerned about other issues, such as taxation and unemployment.

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Nuclear conflict in Germany: the wider context

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The anti-nuclear movement in Germany has made its presence felt to the German nuclear industry via protest actions made at the waste disposal site in Gorleben. These demonstrations manifest a form of environmental politics similar to protests made against Locally Unwanted Land Uses. In addition, the protests create international implications since nuclear wastes may be repatriated back to France and the UK.

International aspects, Nuclear industry, Political aspects, Radioactive waste disposal, Antinuclear movement

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