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Climate Justice and the Case for Reparations

Der Vortrag findet in englischer Lautsprache statt

Mittwoch, 1. Juli 2026
19:00 – 21:00

Diskussion, Koloniale Spuren – Dekoloniale Praktiken, Podiumsgespräch

Veranstaltungsort: W3_ Saal

Mit: Aaron Alexandre Cuyugan – Konzeptwerk Neue Ökonomie, Canê Çağlar, Leonie Baumgarten-Egemole, Majula Jaiteh

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The wealth and industrial growth of colonial powers were built through the exploitation of people, land, and resources – processes that laid the foundations for today’s climate crisis. The global majority long subjected to colonialism now faces some of the gravest consequences of climate breakdown, despite contributing least to the crisis itself.

While climate debate often focuses on mitigation and adaptation, demands for reparations remain at the margins. How do colonial patterns continue to shape the climate crisis today? What political, economic, and social changes are needed to move beyond symbolic gestures? And what role can social movements play in bringing the case for reparations into climate justice debates?

Building on a presentation of the publication How Not to Apologize by Konzeptwerk Neue Ökonomie, this panel opens a space to reflect on colonial continuities, climate justice and reparative futures.

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Aaron Alexandre Cuyugan works with the Climate Justice Team at Konzeptwerk Neue Ökonomie. He is a certified policy analyst, aspiring photojournalist and outspoken environmental activist. His project work is currently focused on bringing climate reparations and climate justice for the Global South to the forefront of German civil society.

Canê Çağlar is a political educator, moderator, doctoral researcher, and scholar in educational studies. Her work focuses particularly on structural discrimination, decolonization, and educational justice.

Leonie Baumgarten-Egemole is a legal trainee and activist working on anti-racism and climate justice. She is involved in various initiatives advocating for a more equitable and discrimination-free society.

Majula Jaiteh is a doctoral researcher in international law based in Hamburg. Her work focuses on reparations and redress for German colonial crimes in Namibia and Tanzania. She is also a board member of Afro-Deutsche Jurist:innen e.V.

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Access to the venue

• The W3_ Saal is located on the mezzanine level and is accessible via a staircase with a handrail and a stairlift.
• The doors in the entrance area and in the hall are wide enough for most wheelchairs. Exact dimensions: 1.20 m wide.
• Assistance dogs, guide dogs and other trained support animals are expressly welcome.
• An all-gender toilet, which is wheelchair accessible, is located in the building. The route to the toilet is clearly signposted.

Catering

• Non-alcoholic drinks are available on site.
• No alcohol is served.

Getting there & surroundings

• There are no dedicated car parks at the venue; public parking is limited.
• The nearest accessible public transport stop is the Altona S-Bahn station. This is approximately 400 m from the W3_ Hall.

Language & Communication

• The talk will be delivered in spoken English and amplified via a microphone.
• There will be no translation into German Sign Language or other languages.

Participation

• The event will not be streamed online
• The event is free of charge.

Venue & Atmosphere

• You may leave the venue at any time if you wish.
• The venue is smoke-free.
• There is sufficient space in the venue for wheelchairs.
• There is currently no separate quiet room available.
• The lighting is even and does not flicker.
• No music or lighting effects are used.
• Fixed chairs with backrests are provided.
• A maximum of 80 people will attend the event.

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The event is part of the W3_ project Koloniale Spuren – Dekoloniale Praktiken.

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