Climate protection in Waiblingen: Congress shows new perspectives!

Climate protection in Waiblingen: Congress shows new perspectives!

Waiblingen is preparing for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg Municipal Climate Protection Congress. The congress will take place on June 4th and 5th in the community center and is organized by the KEA Climate Protection and Energy Agency Baden-Württemberg, the Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg and the city of Waiblingen. A public event is scheduled for the first day of the event, June 4th, at 7 p.m. The renowned specialist journalist Louisa Schneider will present a multimedia show there that deals with five global tipping points. This is intended to offer new perspectives and hope in the context of the current climate crisis. Admission to this event is free and registration is not required.

On June 5th, the organizers are addressing a professional audience, in particular mayors and representatives of city and municipal administrations. The specialist congress begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Participation on this day is only possible after prior registration, which can be done via the website https://klimakongress.kea-bw.de/anmelde can be done. High-ranking speakers such as Environment Minister Thekla Walker, Sebastian Wolf, the mayor of Waiblingen, and Prof. Dr. Uweschneidewind, Mayor of Wuppertal, will give the opening speech and share their insights with the participants.

Target group and topics of the congress

The target group of the congress includes experts from climate protection and the energy industry who would like to find out about the latest developments in the area of ​​climate protection and adaptation at the local level. Lectures with practical examples from the Rems-Murr district will be offered to give participants the opportunity to discuss and experience innovative approaches to combating climate change. Participation in the specialist congress is free of charge, but registration is required.

In addition to the Municipal Climate Protection Congress, another relevant event will take place in Stuttgart on July 11, 2024, which will deal with climate adaptation and its importance. The aim of this “Introductory Climate Adaptation Forum” is to learn best practice examples and form networks. Speakers like Alena Hayer and Dr. Bettina Joa will offer important insights. Such events underline the growing importance of climate-conscious approaches and exchange between communities.

Overall, the congress in Waiblingen shows that the region is actively working on solutions to the climate crisis. The broad participation and commitment of the professional public is crucial in order to tackle and master future challenges together. The events provide a platform on which new ideas and measures that are important for municipalities can be discussed.

Further information about climate adaptation events is available on the LUBW website, which provides regularly updated articles on this important topic. LUBW reports that exchange and networking among the actors are crucial to successfully meeting the demands of climate change.