Following the debut of his suspenseful novel "Alternative Zero," Ansgar Fabri, a resident of Mönchengladbach, has emerged as a notable figure in the genre of climate fiction.
Climate Fiction Writers Europe: Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental Storytellers
Climate Fiction Writers Europe, a non-profit organisation founded in 2025 by Uwe Laub, is making strides in promoting climate fiction and environmental literature across the continent. The organisation, which boasts a diverse membership of writers, journalists, copywriters, poets, bloggers, and other publishing cultural creators, recently welcomed its 33rd member, indicating ongoing growth and activity.
One of the newest members is Ansgar Fabri, a Mönchengladbach-based author, journalist, and lecturer. Fabri's novels, Feuerernte and Alternative Zero, are featured on the Climate Fiction Writers Europe website. Apart from his literary pursuits, Fabri also teaches creative writing at Hochschule Niederrhein and Volkshochschule.
The organisation's primary goal is to set literary and societal impulses through various events, competitions, and initiatives. This includes panel discussions with decision-makers from politics and economics, as well as hosting readings, literature festivals, book fairs, congresses, and workshops.
In addition to these activities, Climate Fiction Writers Europe is planning to award a climate fiction literature prize in the future. The community is currently brainstorming ideas for the name of this prestigious award.
While detailed public information about a formally established climate fiction literature prize or coaching programs for young authors within this group is limited, the organisation's commitment to nurturing new voices in climate-related literature is evident. Relevant and supportive initiatives in the wider climate fiction and environmental literature fields, such as anthologies aimed at young adult activists and calls for submissions from young Black girl literary artists for environmental themes, reflect a general momentum towards fostering new voices.
As Climate Fiction Writers Europe continues to grow and evolve, it is expected that more details about their strategic plans will become available. For those interested in climate fiction and environmental literature, keeping an eye on Climate Fiction Writers Europe's official channels is a promising way to stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities.
- Ansgar Fabri, a new member of Climate Fiction Writers Europe, not only writes climate fiction novels like 'Feuerernte' and 'Alternative Zero', but also teaches environmental-science-related creative writing at Hochschule Niederrhein and Volkshochschule.
- Recognizing the ongoing social and literary impact of climate change, Climate Fiction Writers Europe plans to establish a Lower Rhine region-based climate fiction literature prize in the future to further encourage the next generation of environmental storytellers.
- In the spirit of fostering inclusivity and diversity within environmental literature, initiatives outside Climate Fiction Writers Europe such as anthologies for young adult activists and submission calls for Black girl literary artists with environmental themes showcase a broader community commitment to nurturing new climate-change-focused voices.
