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Sustainability initiativesInitiatives by topicBiodiversityWikipedia: Germany, Biodiversity Climate actionIn September 2010, the German government announced a new aggressive energy policy including the target of reducing CO2 emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 [1] Community currencies activismwikipedia:Chiemgauer, regional local currency started in 2003 in Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany. It is named after the Chiemgau, a region around the Chiemsee. The Chiemgauer program is intended to promote local commerce and non-profits. Community energySustainable community energy systemIn 1997, people of Wildpoldsried, in some cases acting as individuals, began a series of projects that produce renewable energy. The first efforts were wind turbines and biomass digesters for cogeneration of heat and power. In the time since, new work has included a number of energy conservation projects, more wind and biomass use, small hydro plants, photovoltaic panels on private houses, and district heating. Tied to this are ecological flood control and wastewater systems. Today, the effects of this are an unforeseen level of prosperity resulting in construction of nine new community buildings, including a school, gymnasium, and community hall, complete with solar panels. There are three companies operating four biogas digesters with a fifth under construction. There are seven windmills with two more on the way. One hundred and ninety private households are equipped with solar, which pays them dividends. The district heating network has 42 connections. There are three small hydro power plants. Wildpoldsried now produces 321 percent more energy than it needs and is generating 4.0 million Euro in annual revenue. At the same time, there has been a 65% reduction in the town’s carbon footprint. W wikipedia:Renewable energy in Germany Community involvementError in widget YouTube: Unable to load template 'wiki:YouTube'
Cycling activismADFC - Critical Mass bicycle rides in Germany - wikipedia:Main-Radweg Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia claims to be the bicycle capital of Germany. It states that in 2007, vehicle traffic (36.4%) fell below traffic by bicycle (37.6%), even though it is unclear how such a figure is defined. The city maintains an extensive network for bicycles including the popular "Promenade" which encircles Münster's city centre. While motorised vehicles are banned, there are paths for pedestrians. Additional bicycle paths link all city districts with the inner city and special traffic lights provide signals for bicyclists. Bicycle stations in Münster offer bicycle rentals. [2] Food activism"Slow Food® Deutschland" - Solar cooking resources in Germany Urban sustainabilityMünster: Urban Ecology Educational Walk (Werkstatt-Stadt) |
News and comment2017 From coal city to European Green Capital - Essen's extreme makeover, Jan 2 [3] 2016 The village that just wants to share, Dec 11 [4] Germany wakes up to the issue of waste with reusable coffee cups, Nov 22 [5] German coalition agrees to cut carbon emissions up to 95% by 2050, Nov 11 [6] Germany has unveiled plans for a 0 emmisions, hydrogen train, Nov 2 [7] The People's Forest, Oct 5 [8] Hamburg Creates a Vibrant Neighborhood by Creating Spaces for People, Jul 14 [9] German government agrees to ban fracking after years of dispute, Jun 24 [10] The 4th Largest Economy In The World Just Generated 90 Percent Of The Power It Needs From Renewables, May 9 [11] Germany’s New Bike Highways, February 18 [12] Germany Launches Its Ambitious National 'Bike Autobahn' Cycle Network, January 4 [13] 2015 Hannover: City of Possibilities, October 5 [14] Essen wins European Green Capital 2017, June 18 [15] How big can a community wind farm be? May 11 [16] 2014 Germany to ban fracking for seven years, July 5 [17] Germany Sets New Record, Generating 74 Percent Of Energy Needs From Renewable Energy, May 14 [18] Aluminium recycling in Germany hits 89%, February 26 [19] Hamburg’s Plan to Eliminate Cars in 20 Years, January 7 [20] 2013 Germany’s stunning environmental movement, November 12 [21] Hamburg's answer to climate change, The German city is planning a green network that will cover 40% of the city area, contributing to resilience and allowing biking, swimming and nature watching in the city, [22] October 31 Hamburg Votes in Favour of Remunicipalisation of Electricity, Gas and District Heating Distribution Grids, September 24 [23] 2011 German Autobahn to be Covered with Giant Public Park, [24] November 30 2009 Bonn Center for Local Climate Action and Reporting - carbonn - aims at facilitating the access of local governments to climate benchmarking instruments on a global scale. [25] December 14 German village (Juhnde) goes off-grid ready, [26] Oct 17 ResourcesMapsMapped: How Germany generates its electricity carbonbrief.org Local communities in Germany community actionInterwiki linksWikipedia: Germany, Green building in Germany, Hermann Scheer External links
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