Social-ecological transformation

Our societies are facing one of the biggest challenges in our history – a ecological crisis that endangers the very human existence. But the ecological crisis is not the only one. Inequality is rising and the divide between those who enjoy the privileges of globalized capitalism and those who are left behind is increasing. Our societies lose cohesion and become more polarized and fragmented. Romania is no exception to this – despite the tremendous economic growth of the last decade, the inequality and the share of people at risk of poverty and social exclusion are among the highest in the EU. Moreover, the consequences of the climate crisis, such as draughts, floods, or rising prices for foods, are disproportionately hitting the poor.

As many have pointed out, the ecological and socio-economic crises are not two independent phenomena - they have a common root and are both originating in the same economic model. This model has brought us productivity gains and economic growth, but it also produces negative externalities, such as pollution, public health issues or waste.

Therefore, both the social and ecological crisis must be addressed simultaneously, by adjusting the way our system works. FES Romania’s work explores new ways of thinking and action that are forward-looking, trying to figure out best policy options for achieving a green and inclusive economy. Environmental policies must go hand in hand with measures aiming to achieve more economic democracy, a fairer distribution of wealth and more social inclusion. Green policies have to be socially just policies; otherwise, they are doomed to fail, by only scratching the surface of the problem and by losing the support of those who are affected the most by the consequences of the climate crisis.

News

29.07.2025 | Social-ecological transformation | Press releases, Publications, News

Bucharest is experiencing rapid increase in the number of tropical days, with temperatures above 30°C, and tropical nights, with temperatures above…


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04.10.2024 | Social-ecological transformation | News

Un lucru e cert. A fost o vară care ne-a topit și ne-a secat. La propriu de multe ori.


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18.09.2024 | Social-ecological transformation | News

În ultimii ani, verile extrem de fierbinți au devenit regulă, iar pentru cei ce își petrec lunile de vară în marile orașe acestea sunt, mai recent, și…


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Projects

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Team and Contact

Publications

Pencea, Roxana; Brădăţan, Tudor

Stray dogs in Romania

policies, legal framework and solutions
Bucharest, 2015

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Trif, Aurora

Dialogul social în timpul crizei economice

supravieţuirea negocierilor colective în sectorul industrial din România
Bucharest, 2016

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Jobelius, Matthias

Intre integrare şi exploatare

Românii şi bulgarii din Germania: Bilanţ după un de libertate de circulaţie a forţei de muncă
Bucharest, 2016

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Pencea, Roxana; Brădăţan, Tudor

Situaţia câinilor fără stăpân din România

politici, cadru legislativ şi soluţii
Bucharest, 2016

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Stoiciu, Victoria

Social and labor market inclusion of older persons

Bucharest, 2016

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Stoiciu, Victoria

Incluziune socială şi pe piaţa muncii a persoanelor vârstnice

Bucharest, 2016

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Lesebuch der Sozialen Demokratie ; 6 / Rumänisch

Bucharest, 2016

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Tineri în România

griji, aspiraţii, atitudini şi stil de viaţă : raport de cercetare realizat de Centrul de Sociologie Urbană şi Regională-CURS pentru Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung România (FES)
Bucharest, 2015

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Romanian youth

concerns, aspirations, attitudes and life style : research report by the Center for Urban and Regional Sociology-CURS for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Romania (FES)
Bucharest, 2015

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UE şi Estul în 2030

patru scenarii pentru relatia dintre UE, Federatia Rusă şi vecinătatea comună
Bukarest, 2015

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