New book by Cordula Weimann, founder of the German Omas for Future

“Omas for Future” from Cordula Weimann – Review by Ralf Julke, Leipziger Zeitung

In “Grannies for Future. Act. For the Love of Life”, Weimann discusses the targets of the movement carrying the same name, and outlines prospects for a sustainable and climate-neutral future. She calls on people to take responsibility and fight actively for a planet worth living on. Particular emphasis is placed on healthy nutrition and interpersonal relationships, which are crucial for individual well-being and happiness.

Weimann, who was born on the Lower Rhine and worked as an entrepreneur for a long time, reflects on her earlier life full of consumerism and shallowness. After a drastic experience with her grandson, which made her realize the negative effects of her lifestyle on the environment, she began to deal intensively with environmental issues.

She criticizes the high CO2 emissions of the 50-plus generation, which makes up a large part of the population and contributes disproportionately to environmental problems. In 2019, she founded the association “Leben im Einklang mit der Natur” (i.e.”Living in harmony with nature”) and “Omas for Future” to promote education for self-help.

 In the book, Weimann explains how individual decisions affect the climate and health and gives examples that illustrate the differences in CO2 emissions between different lifestyles. The correlation between diet and diseases of affluence is also addressed.

She also criticizes the power structures in business and politics that are geared towards profit maximization and contribute to the destruction of the ecosystem. Weimann also sees the current crisis as an opportunity for change and regards the Scandinavian countries as positive role models.

In her appeal, she encourages people to take action and take small steps in the right direction. Weimann places particular emphasis on the role of women in social change and their ability to bring in new perspectives.

The “Grannies for Future” book of the same name is full of knowledge and encouragement to get involved in the world of the grandchildren.

(Revised translation by DeepL.com free version)