THE NEW INSTITUTE Foundation
THE NEW INSTITUTE in Hamburg is an interdisciplinary research institute that promotes transformative changes in society, economy, and politics. With a fellowship program and a focus on sustainability and social justice, it develops innovative solutions for global challenges.
About THE NEW INSTITUTE
editTHE NEW INSTITUTE is an interdisciplinary research institute based in Hamburg that addresses the pressing challenges of our time. By bringing together thinkers from various disciplines, the institute promotes the exchange and development of new ideas to enable transformative changes in society, economy, and politics.
Key Products and Services
editThe core of THE NEW INSTITUTE is the fellowship program, which hosts up to 80 fellows and visitors annually. These fellows work in collaborative research groups focused on three central research areas: human existence in the 21st century, the future of democracy, and socio-economic transformation. The programs are designed to develop innovative solutions to complex global challenges, such as reshaping capitalist structures, promoting biodiversity in food systems, and reforming planetary governance.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of THE NEW INSTITUTE is to promote transformative changes through interdisciplinary and transsectoral collaboration. The institute aims to connect human and non-human nature, economic and moral values, as well as technology and ethics. It is committed to developing realistic utopias and the practical implementation of social changes. It places great importance on promoting democracy as a way of life and governance model.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editTHE NEW INSTITUTE is actively engaged in sustainability and social justice. Through programs like "Beyond Capitalism: War Economy and Democratic Planning" and "The Future of Food: Power and Biodiversity," the institute explores ways to create a fairer and more sustainable society. It advocates for the diversification of food systems and the promotion of biodiversity to achieve long-term ecological and social benefits. Additionally, the institute works on implementing reform proposals for planetary governance to address the global climate emergency.
Current Topics and Research
editThe annual theme 2024/2025 "Re-thinking Capitalism" questions the status quo of capitalist societies and links major questions about markets and global governance with real challenges. The institute's programs provide a platform for critical discourse and the development of new approaches to tackle the complex problems of our time.
THE NEW INSTITUTE is a place of innovation and exchange, making a significant contribution to shaping a sustainable and just future through its programs and initiatives.