60 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/artec/research/research/socio-ecological-transformation-in-times-of-multiple-crises Research group; Social; Transformation; Multiple; Crises; Tuitjer; Leonie; artec en University of Bremen Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:36:25 +0200 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:36:25 +0200 University of Bremen content-562882 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:13:47 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/artec/research/research/socio-ecological-transformation-in-times-of-multiple-crises#c562882 Content content-562876 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:04:35 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/artec/research/research/socio-ecological-transformation-in-times-of-multiple-crises#c562876 <p>In our research group, we investigate processes of socio-ecological transformation in the context of multiple crisis situations. We focus on topics such as food, water, communication, social infrastructures and mobility. Our research addresses how different actors (civil society, politics, companies, consumers, activists, artists) imagine, experience and shape socio-ecological transformations in times of crisis. In addition, basic research in the field of attitudinal research on topics such as climate change or transformational politics also plays an important role in our working group. </p> <p>We use a range of interdisciplinary approaches, theories and methods from human geography, political science, communication studies and interdisciplinary mobility studies. We work primarily with qualitative methods from the social and cultural sciences (ethnography, interviews, focus groups, discourse analyses) and also make reference to digital, participatory and visual methods. Our working group uses different spatial approaches and conducts research on cities and countries in both the Global North and the Global South. In addition, digital geographies are becoming increasingly important in our work. </p> Content content-562870 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:04:35 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/artec/research/research/socio-ecological-transformation-in-times-of-multiple-crises#c562870 <p>Over the past three decades, climate communication has emerged as a distinct research field, leading to significant advancements in our understanding of how to effectively communicate anthropogenic climate change. Despite these developments, applying research insights to drive comprehensive political, economic, and social transformations remains a critical challenge. With the rise of digital media, the study of visual imagery and the role of various types of (social) media in climate change communication have gained increasing importance. Climate discourses are often dominated by dystopian images of impending ecological collapse, making it difficult to visualize successful socio-ecological transformations. This issue is crucial as visual representations influence public perception and engagement. Effective visuals can inspire action and foster a deeper understanding of anthropogenic climate change.</p> <p>This research project aims to analyze the transformation of climate communication narratives through visual representations. Specifically, it will explore whether online communication empowers formerly underprivileged groups and perspectives, and how counter-hegemonic climate discourses visualize potential climate futures. Additionally, it seeks to determine how these visual representations influence the perception and understanding of climate change and what role they play in mobilizing the public. By examining case studies and visual campaigns, this study aims to identify effective visual strategies that convey the complexity of climate change and emphasize the urgency of action, ultimately contributing to more effective public engagement and transformative climate communication.</p> Content content-562871 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:04:35 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/artec/research/research/socio-ecological-transformation-in-times-of-multiple-crises#c562871 <p>In addition to the climate crisis, which threatens the food security of many millions of people worldwide, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic brought another short-term but major disruption to food supply chains and once again brought the topic of nutrition into the focus of media and social interest. In the context of these dual crises, it is necessary to investigate the obstacles and opportunities for the consumption of sustainable food in Lower Saxony. We compare rural and urban study areas and focus on a biographical upheaval situation and the dual crisis consisting of the long-term climate crisis and the current Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the mixed-methods approach of this project, we first evaluate a standardized survey, the results of which we supplement with our own qualitative research. We conduct digital focus group discussions and interviews. The project is funded by the MWK Lower Saxony and administered by the Institute of Economic and Cultural Geography at the Leibniz University of Hannover. The project is headed by Prof. Dr. Kerstin Nolte (Thünen Institute, Braunschweig) and Prof. Dr. Leonie Tuitjer.</p> Content content-562878 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:04:35 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/artec/research/research/socio-ecological-transformation-in-times-of-multiple-crises#c562878 <h5><a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=59382" title="Öffnet internen Link in aktuellem Fenster"><abbr title="Professor">Prof. </abbr><abbr title="Doktor">Dr.</abbr> Leonie Tuitjer</a><br><a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=68558" title="Öffnet internen Link in aktuellem Fenster">Alina Holz, <abbr title="Master of Arts">M.A.</abbr></a><br>Extern: Hauke Kruse, <abbr title="Master of Arts">M.A.</abbr> in the project <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.iwkg.uni-hannover.de/en/research/research-projects/details/projects/consumption-of-sustainable-food-in-the-context-of-crises-climate-change-and-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-lower-saxony" title="Opens external link in new window" target="_blank"><i>Consumption of Sustainable Food</i></a></h5> Content content-562864 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:04:35 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/artec/research/research/socio-ecological-transformation-in-times-of-multiple-crises#c562864 <p><a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=59382" title="Opens internal link in current window">Prof. Dr. Leonie Tuitjer</a></p> <h4>Contact</h4> <p>University of Bremen<br />artec Sustainability Research Center<br />ECO 5 building (Entrance A)<br />Am Fallturm 1<br />28359 Bremen, Germany</p> <p><abbr>Phone</abbr> +49 (0) 421 / 218-618 43<br />Fax +49 (0) 421 / 218-98618 43<br /><abbr title="electronic mail">E-Mail</abbr>: <a class="mail" href="mailto:tuitjer@uni-bremen.de" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail">tuitjer@uni-bremen.de</a></p> Content