With GLEN, we make social sciences an integral part of climate and environmental research, bringing the human factor to the forefront of discussions on environmental and climate protection.
GLEN is organizing an ad hoc group at the DGS Congress 2026 in Mainz on the topic of polarized visions of the future in the climate crisis.
You can find all the important information here.
In 2024, GLEN (German Longitudinal Environmental Study) has launched as a nationwide panel study dedicated to social science research on the environment and sustainability. Every six months, participants will complete self-administered surveys, gathering data on environmental attitudes, environmentally relevant behaviors, and public acceptance of environmental policies. These data will be made available to the international research community as Scientific Use Files. GLEN will provide valuable insights for a wide range of research questions in sociology, psychology, and economics: What shapes environmental attitudes, behaviors, and policy acceptance? How do environmental policies impact social redistribution? And how do different population groups experience environmental conditions in their local areas—such as noise pollution, air quality, access to transportation infrastructure, and green spaces?
The project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) as a long-term initiative. Want to learn more about the studyprofile?
GLEN is a collaborative project between LMU München, der RPTU Kaiserslautern, der Universität Heidelberg und der Universität Konstanz.
