Awareness Concept

Important Information

Due to staff shortages, we will unfortunately not be able to offer regular awareness support in 2024. We will offer the following at the camp:

  • FLINTA*-only consultation hours
  • one FLINTA* and one critical masculinity session each
  • workshops on the topic of awareness
  • lots of information in the awareness tent.

The consultation hours for FLINTA* are:

  • Thursday 10:00-12:00
  • Friday 14:00-16:00
  • Saturday and Sunday 12:00-14:00

Awareness

What Does That Actually Mean?

  • Awareness means consciousness
  • Awareness means
    • being mindful and treating each other with empathy
    • informing ourselves about different forms of exclusion
    • reflecting on our own behavior and views
    • supporting people in their self-determination without being patronizing or overprotective
    • support people who experience / have experienced exclusion or boundary violations and listen to them
    • know your own boundaries
    • respect the boundaries of others

We want the climate camp to be an enjoyable and memorable event for all participants. Awareness concerns us all!

Tolerance of Mistakes

  • We all make mistakes.
  • We want to look at our mistakes and learn from them together. Nevertheless, discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated.
  • We relate criticism to our behavior and not to our personality.
  • Feel free to use the climate camp to learn more about discrimination.

Awareness Team

  • if you do not feel comfortable in a situation
  • if your “no” is ignored
  • if you have experienced violence
  • then talk to us!

We are open for conversations and questions and support you without you having to justify, explain or prove anything. What we learn will be handled confidentially. Nothing will happen without your consent.

Tasks, Visibility and Accessibility

  • We want to create an error-friendly learning culture.
  • We want to create space to discuss mansplaining*, care work and male fragility.
  • We want to encourage people to give and receive constructive feedback.

Consensus: Only Yes Means Yes

No always means no!

  • You’re allowed to say no at any time. That’s okay. Personal boundaries are different.
  • Your yes to something can be changed at any time. If you don’t want anything anymore, you can say no at any time.
  • No one is allowed to persuade you to do something you don’t want to do.
  • No unasked conversations or touching. Whether it’s a hug, a kiss on the cheek, or a shoulder massage: Only with consent.
  • As a general rule, only yes means yes!

Power of Definition

  • Only you know what is happening inside you. And you alone are able to speak out when something becomes too much for you.
  • You can use your own words.
  • Other people have to accept that.
  • We believe you in every case!

We don’t work with absolute sanctioning power. This means:

  • A person defines what has happened to them, but not what will happen to the person using violence.
  • Being able to recognize and formulate needs and wishes is an important step and also part of our process.
  • Our hope is that all wishes and expectations can be realized.
  • However, it can happen that wishes and possible demands cannot automatically be fulfilled and implemented.

Partisanship

  • We stand by your side and show solidarity.
  • We look for solutions together with you.
  • We act in the knowledge of prevailing forms of discrimination and multiple affectedness.

Intersectionality

  • People are marginalized or treated worse for more than one reason.
  • This multiple impact is called intersectionality.
  • It creates additional stress.
  • We want to think about and take into account the multiple ways in which people are affected.

Positioning

  • Even we as an awareness team are not free from discriminatory behavior.
  • We have had different experiences with discrimination.
  • Some experiences we have not had at all.
  • We welcome constructive criticism, tips or other suggestions.
  • If you have any problems with people from the awareness team, please leave a message in the feedback box at the information tent.

Implementation on the Camp

Awareness Tent

  • The awareness tent is located on the meadow between Glyptothek and Arcisstraße
  • We will listen to you and support you there.
  • There are also brochures available that provide information on topics such as consensus and how to deal with racism and sexism.
  • We have a bed and comfortable seats.
  • We also arrange other places of retreat.

Voluntary Tent Areas for FLINTA* and BIPoC

FLINTA* = Women, Lesbian, Intersex, Non-Binary, Trans and Agender persons
BIPoC = Black, Indigenous, People of Color

  • We have established voluntary tent areas for FLINTA* and BIPoC.
  • They overlap for people who belong to both groups

Networking Meeting for FLINTA*

  • The Climate Camp should become a space of empowerment. Therefore we organize networking meetings for FLINTA*. More information is available at the awareness tent.

Offerings for Children

  • The program includes events for children every day.
  • There is a play tent for children equipped with handicraft materials and games.

Gender-Neutral Toilets

  • All people are allowed to use all restrooms – regardless of gender.
  • There are also wheelchair accessible restrooms. They are located by the large circus tent.
  • There are menstrual products and water to flush out menstrual cups in each restroom.

Washing Stands

  • There are washing stands with soap on the camp. These are open to all.
  • There is also a washing area with a low sink for wheelchair users.
  • There are additional voluntary FLINTA*-only washing stands.

Food

  • At the climate camp the kitchen collective Knoblauchfahne will prepare vegan food. This is our way of positioning ourselves against the exploitation of non-human animals.
  • There will also be rescued food. Not all of them are vegan.
  • The main allergens will be announced at the KüfA.
  • Intolerances can also be announced for consideration at the kitchen.

There are two special food areas:

  • Silent eating area: here people can eat without talking. So in silence.
  • Get-to-know area: Here people can network and talk to new people.

Dealing with Barriers

  • The stage is accessible by wheelchair via a ramp.
  • The workshop program will be held in German spoken language.
  • The films will be shown with subtitles.
  • A mobile FM system is available for people with hearing aids or cochlear implants. This can be employed spontaneously during workshops. Please let the awareness team know.
  • Sign language interpretation for hearing impaired persons is possible. Please send an email listing the desired workshops to programm@klimacamp-muenchen.org .
  • At night, many areas are lit so that people can converse using signs.
  • Fidget toys are available to borrow in all workshop tents and in the awareness tent. These are toys to help you if you are nervous. You’re also welcome to bring your own.

Photography/Filming

  • Before you photograph or film people, please ask their permission.

Responsible Use of Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs

  • Be mindful and responsible when using alcohol and drugs, they change your behavior and perception. It is important to be aware of your limits and those of others.
  • Please smoke outside of the dining areas and somewhat remote from the tents. If this isn’t possible, you’re welcome to ask the people around you if it’s ok for them.
  • Please refrain from using other drugs due to the nearby children’s playground.

Other Offerings at the Camp

  • Psychologists for Future offer one-on-one counseling sessions. Feeling psychologically burdened by the climate crisis or having other issues? Feel free to sign up for individual sessions at the info tent.
  • If you are injured, come to the medical tent on the meadow between Glyptothek and Arcisstraße.