The FFU is part of a consortium of a new project initiated by the Federal Envrionment Agency (UBA) on fostering the cooperation between environmental actors and trade unions as well as welfare organisations. In the light of societal challenges and environmental policy goals, the team consisting of IÖW (project leader), sociodimensions and Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Alt will examine how cooperation with trade unions and welfare organisations can be successful. The project considers cooperations on national, regional and local levels and develops cooperation strategies for modern, integrated environmental policies.