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Climate protection in the crisis: Saxony fears loss of social cohesion!
A survey shows that 87% of Saxons are losing trust in climate-friendly measures. Justice and cohesion are the focus.
Climate protection in the crisis: Saxony fears loss of social cohesion!
What motivates people in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia when it comes to climate protection? A recent survey conducted between October 17 and 22, 2025 shows that the mood is tense. Over 20,000 respondents stated that there is enormous mistrust of socially acceptable climate protection measures. A full 87% of participants have no confidence in the fair implementation of these measures in Germany. This is reported by the MDR.
But those surveyed also agree that climate protection is personally important: 72% say that the issue is close to their hearts. However, support for specific measures has fallen. The older generation in particular is skeptical about the fair distribution of opportunities and consequences of climate protection. Younger people, on the other hand, seem to have a little more hope for socially just solutions, even if 90% of all respondents rate social cohesion as poor - an increase of 78% compared to the beginning of 2024.
Climate protection and social responsibility
A key aspect that emerges from respondents' comments is concern about the financial burden that climate action could impose. Many people express these concerns along with calls for solutions based on solidarity. People are aware that social cohesion depends on justice, solidarity and clear, common rules.
The challenges arising from climate change not only affect individual regions or countries, but also require a global rethink. According to the bpb There are significant differences in vulnerability to the consequences of the climate crisis. In particular, the poorest countries, which have the lowest per capita emissions, often face major hurdles, while rich countries like Germany bear a historic responsibility.
Just transformation as a goal
The climate crisis is often viewed as a social justice crisis. Carla Reemtsma from Fridays for Future describes this issue as a central point in international discussions on climate justice. The Paris Climate Agreement highlights that there are different responsibilities in climate protection - a recognition that requires a fair transformation of society. Joint political efforts must address existing inequalities between different population groups and equitably distribute the burden of climate action.
The results of the survey and the underlying discussions show that many people are willing to live sustainably and reduce costs in the process. Nevertheless, the challenge remains to clarify the economic and social justice issues in climate protection - a task that is important not only in Germany but worldwide.