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Joerg Tremmel is an Extraordinary Professor at Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. He holds two PhDs (in Philosophy and Social Sciences) and has established himself as a leading scholar in political theory, particularly focusing on intergenerational justice, climate ethics, and democratic theory.
His research centers on the structural challenges democracies face in addressing long-term issues, particularly the 'tyranny of the present' that disadvantages future generations. Tremmel's most significant contribution is the 'four-branches-of-government model,' which proposes adding a 'future branch' to represent future citizens' interests. His work bridges political philosophy and practical policy, examining how democratic institutions can better incorporate future considerations into decision-making processes.
Tremmel's recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate a consistent focus on intergenerational justice in various contexts including climate change, pandemics, constitutional design, and democratic reform. His scholarship shows an evolution from theoretical foundations toward increasingly applied work addressing contemporary challenges like the Anthropocene transition and climate justice.
- Procter & Gamble Award for exceptional final theses in environmental science (for his MA thesis)
- Regular jury member for the Sustainability Award for Theses at Tübingen University
- Jury member for Merck Future Insight Prize 2023
- Member of multiple Intergenerational Justice Prize juries since 2001
Tremmel actively supervises Master's and PhD theses on political theory, political philosophy, and applied ethics. His teaching focuses on sustainability, intergenerational justice, political institutions, and epistemology. As a member of the Advisory Board for Sustainable Development at the University of Tübingen and Scientists for Futures, he actively engages in translating academic insights into practical sustainability initiatives, including personal commitments like avoiding short-haul flights up to 1,000 km.
