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- Title
Der österreichische Klimarat – ein Beitrag zur Weiterentwicklung von Demokratie und Politik?
- Authors
Clar, Christoph; Omann, Ines; Scherhaufer, Patrick
- Abstract
At the beginning of the article, we provide an in-depth insight into role and function of participation within the socio-ecological transformation. The focus is on arguments that promise a better decision-making – in terms of more transparency, representativeness, legitimacy and acceptance of political processes. Following an outline of structure and organisation of the Austrian Climate Citizens’ Assembly, we address related expectations, the process design and output. Then we analyse the framing of the process in public debates, media coverage and political disputes. In addition, we discuss potential political impacts after the official end of the Climate Assembly. Based on this analysis, we draw initial conclusions and present hypotheses that are relevant for the critical reflection and further development of participatory instruments in democratic systems.
- Subjects
CITIZENS; CRITICAL thinking; DEMOCRACY; LEGITIMACY of governments; MASS media &; politics; PARTICIPATORY democracy; POLITICAL participation; ORGANIZATIONAL transparency
- Publication
SWS - Rundschau, 2023, Vol 63, Issue 3, p259
- ISSN
1013-1469
- Publication type
Article