Organisationen der Sozialen Arbeit und nachhaltige Entwicklung: Theoretische Bezugspunkte und empirische Erkenntnisse aus dem Handlungsfeld Armutsvermeidung

Abstract

The question of the extent to which the climate crisis, with its attendant ecological and social impacts, affects the profession of social work has been a topic of international discourse for some time. The keywords ‘climate justice’, ‘sustainable social work’ or ‘green social work’ are now also the subject of discussion in German-speaking countries. This article examines on both theoretical and empirical grounds, the extent to which social work organizations, in particular those engaged in poverty reduction, can contribute to create a more sustainable society. Furthermore, it analyzes how they can support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through the application of innovative, sustainability-oriented methods and concepts. The article identifies potential avenues for advancement, while also examining the challenges and future development opportunities.