We have been funded! - Projects from the climate budget

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Funded projects

Bicycle stand in front of St. John's Church The Alterlangen district advisory council supported this project, which aims to increase bicycle mobility
	The congregation of St. John's Church has invested time and energy in improving the bicycle parking facilities at the church. The purchase and installation of solid bicycle racks, where e-bikes and other high-quality bikes can be securely locked, is intended to increase bicycle mobility in Alterlangen. Immediately after installation, the bike racks were already in heavy use.

Bicycle stand in front of St. John's Church

The Alterlangen district advisory council supported this project, which aims to increase bicycle mobility

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The congregation of St. John's Church has invested time and energy in improving the bicycle parking facilities at the church. The purchase and installation of solid bicycle racks, where e-bikes and other high-quality bikes can be securely locked, is intended to increase bicycle mobility in Alterlangen. Immediately after installation, the bike racks were already in heavy use.

Bike service station at the Bodelschwingh-Haus The Alterlangen district council sponsored the bicycle repair station
	At the Diakonie's Bodelschwingh-Haus in Habichtstraße 14, not far from the canal, anyone passing by can benefit from a bike service station. Although the station is located on private property, it is freely accessible to everyone, whether employees of Bodelschwingh-Haus, relatives, visitors or simply cyclists passing by.

Bicycle bazaar and clothes swap at the Hermann Hedenus School The Alterlangen district advisory council sponsored this sustainable day of action in March 2023
	Bicycles and bicycle supplies brought by vendors were sold by helpers on site. 10% of the sales price was retained for the school's support association. In addition, children's clothes in good condition could be brought along, which were then laid out on tables for exchange; leftover clothes were donated to the Grüne Sofa e.V. Money was also raised for the Friends' Association from the sale of cakes and snacks, and the proceeds from the event will be spent on environmental and climate protection projects at the elementary school via the Friends' Association.

Bicycle bazaar and clothes swap at the Hermann Hedenus School

The Alterlangen district advisory council sponsored this sustainable day of action in March 2023

Bicycles and bicycle supplies brought by vendors were sold by helpers on site. 10% of the sales price was retained for the school's support association. In addition, children's clothes in good condition could be brought along, which were then laid out on tables for exchange; leftover clothes were donated to the Grüne Sofa e.V. Money was also raised for the Friends' Association from the sale of cakes and snacks, and the proceeds from the event will be spent on environmental and climate protection projects at the elementary school via the Friends' Association.

CO2 action days in the Alterlangen suburban housing estate The Alterlangen district advisory council sponsored the information event for homeowners
	On July 1-2, 2022, information days on modern, energy-saving, climate-friendly heating systems and a future-oriented home energy supply took place in the Alterlanger Stadtrandsiedlung settlers' association. There were various presentations for interested visitors, including one from Erlangen's public utility company on pioneering systems, the legal situation and funding opportunities. Two companies from the plant engineering sector used examples to explain the specific implementation options, technical requirements and interesting facts about the costs. The information days were rounded off with a tour of private homes that had already converted their building technology to be climate-friendly.

CO2 action days in the Alterlangen suburban housing estate

The Alterlangen district advisory council sponsored the information event for homeowners

On July 1-2, 2022, information days on modern, energy-saving, climate-friendly heating systems and a future-oriented home energy supply took place in the Alterlanger Stadtrandsiedlung settlers' association. There were various presentations for interested visitors, including one from Erlangen's public utility company on pioneering systems, the legal situation and funding opportunities. Two companies from the plant engineering sector used examples to explain the specific implementation options, technical requirements and interesting facts about the costs. The information days were rounded off with a tour of private homes that had already converted their building technology to be climate-friendly.

Conversion of the green space in front of St. Heinrich The Alterlangen district advisory council supported the greening project of the Alterlangen parish of St. Heinrich
	The green strip between Möhrendorfer Straße and St. Heinrich church was ecologically enhanced by the parishioners by creating a species-rich flower meadow in May 2023. In accordance with the "Communal green spaces" manual, the green strip was milled to a depth and planted with a species-rich flower seed mixture. The result of this greening measure can be viewed in summer 2023.

Conversion of the green space in front of St. Heinrich

The Alterlangen district advisory council supported the greening project of the Alterlangen parish of St. Heinrich

The green strip between Möhrendorfer Straße and St. Heinrich church was ecologically enhanced by the parishioners by creating a species-rich flower meadow in May 2023. In accordance with the "Communal green spaces" manual, the green strip was milled to a depth and planted with a species-rich flower seed mixture. The result of this greening measure can be viewed in summer 2023.

Photovoltaic lecture for interested citizens The Alterlangen district advisory council sponsored information events on photovoltaic systems on buildings
	In Alterlangen, two committed private individuals offered free online information events for their fellow citizens on the topic of photovoltaics - electricity from sunlight. On two dates in November and December 2021, more than 111 interested citizens came together to learn more about the topics of "plug-in solar devices/balcony solar systems" and "electricity from the roof" from an expert. Participants had the opportunity to clarify any unanswered questions and at the same time received practical tips on how to install their own small or large solar systems, which may have helped to overcome one or two obstacles to installing their own solar system.

Photovoltaic lecture for interested citizens

The Alterlangen district advisory council sponsored information events on photovoltaic systems on buildings

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In Alterlangen, two committed private individuals offered free online information events for their fellow citizens on the topic of photovoltaics - electricity from sunlight. On two dates in November and December 2021, more than 111 interested citizens came together to learn more about the topics of "plug-in solar devices/balcony solar systems" and "electricity from the roof" from an expert. Participants had the opportunity to clarify any unanswered questions and at the same time received practical tips on how to install their own small or large solar systems, which may have helped to overcome one or two obstacles to installing their own solar system.

Bicycle bazaar 2022 at the Hermann Hedenus elementary school The Alterlangen district advisory council sponsored a bicycle bazaar with a repair workshop
	The ESU (Parents, School, Environment) working group organized a bicycle bazaar in the playground of Hermann Hedenus elementary school on 14 May 2022. Used bicycles, scooters, balance bikes and bicycle accessories as well as donated cakes were sold. The proceeds from the sale and donations were earmarked for the elementary school's support group to promote climate protection projects at the school. Five unsold children's bicycles were donated by the sellers to the "Erlangen rises" campaign.

Bicycle bazaar 2022 at the Hermann Hedenus elementary school

The Alterlangen district advisory council sponsored a bicycle bazaar with a repair workshop

The ESU (Parents, School, Environment) working group organized a bicycle bazaar in the playground of Hermann Hedenus elementary school on 14 May 2022. Used bicycles, scooters, balance bikes and bicycle accessories as well as donated cakes were sold. The proceeds from the sale and donations were earmarked for the elementary school's support group to promote climate protection projects at the school. Five unsold children's bicycles were donated by the sellers to the "Erlangen rises" campaign.

The garden project "Through the whole year" at the Ankerplatz daycare center

The Anger/Bruck district advisory council supported the daycare center garden project

The Ankerplatz daycare center on Buckenhofer Weg in Anger/Bruck has launched the child-friendly garden project "Through the whole year". A greenhouse including shelving and three raised beds for children, vertical planting bags and fruit and vegetable plants were purchased from the climate budget. Daycare center staff, the children and the children's families worked together on the garden project in the early summer of 2024, expanding their theoretical and practical knowledge on the topics of gardening and nutrition. The children were particularly enthusiastic about caring for the plants and the fruits and vegetables they harvested!
Self-designed posters make the campaign visible to the public for longer. As the plant beds created will remain in place, everyone involved is already looking forward to the coming nursery years, in which the plants and their life cycles will actually accompany them "throughout the year".

The Stecker-SolAEr working group offers free advice on balcony solar devices The Anger/Bruck district advisory council sponsored the information material from Stecker-SolAEr
	Stecker-SolAEr is a newly founded working group of the energy transition association ER(H)langen e.V. with the aim of educating citizens in Erlangen and the surrounding area about the benefits of so-called balcony power plants or plug-in solar devices. To this end, the initiative offers uncomplicated, personal advice, trains new advisors and supports interested parties in the procurement of solar devices. In this way, Stecker-SolAEr aims to make a contribution to the energy transition. The funds provided by the climate budget were used to purchase a demonstration device for realistic installation. Advertising and flyer material as well as the financing of the website were also supported by the climate budget. Contact via info@stecker-solaer.de

The Stecker-SolAEr working group offers free advice on balcony solar devices

The Anger/Bruck district advisory council sponsored the information material from Stecker-SolAEr

Stecker-SolAEr is a newly founded working group of the energy transition association ER(H)langen e.V. with the aim of educating citizens in Erlangen and the surrounding area about the benefits of so-called balcony power plants or plug-in solar devices. To this end, the initiative offers uncomplicated, personal advice, trains new advisors and supports interested parties in the procurement of solar devices. In this way, Stecker-SolAEr aims to make a contribution to the energy transition. The funds provided by the climate budget were used to purchase a demonstration device for realistic installation. Advertising and flyer material as well as the financing of the website were also supported by the climate budget.

Contact via info@stecker-solaer.de

An exchange cabinet for the Miniclub crèche Supported by the Anger/Bruck district advisory council
	The Miniclub crèche has recognized the need for a place where children's clothes and toys can be swapped and has purchased a beautiful wooden cupboard from the climate budget. Here, well-preserved children's items can be exchanged in a protected area outside the building to set an example against the waste of resources.

New energy-saving lighting for the Heilig Kreuz library The Anger/Bruck district advisory council sponsored the lighting upgrade
	The parish library of Heilig Kreuz in Erlangen Bruck received new, energy-efficient lighting in the fall of 2023, allowing the well-equipped library to shine in a new light.

LEDs for the parish gym of St. Peter and Paul The Anger/Bruck district advisory council funded the lighting upgrade
	In the summer of 2023, the old fluorescent tubes in the St. Peter and Paul parish gym, which is regularly used by various groups, were replaced with new, energy-efficient LEDs, meaning that less electricity will be consumed by the lighting in future.

Three sustainability school projects at the Eichendorff School The Anger/Bruck district advisory council sponsored a package of activities: berry festival, sustainability days and autumn festival at Eichendorff School
	Eichendorffschule Erlangen was able to implement three great projects from the climate budget together with the pupils in 2022: The Berry Festival in June, the Sustainability Days in summer and the Autumn Festival in fall. All three projects involved a lot of work and the production of all kinds of tasty treats. The pupils were given valuable information on the topics of nutrition, vegetable growing and sustainable action and were also able to try their hand at healthy cooking and making tasty dishes from the school garden. A valuable activity for everyone!

Three sustainability school projects at the Eichendorff School

The Anger/Bruck district advisory council sponsored a package of activities: berry festival, sustainability days and autumn festival at Eichendorff School

Eichendorffschule Erlangen was able to implement three great projects from the climate budget together with the pupils in 2022: The Berry Festival in June, the Sustainability Days in summer and the Autumn Festival in fall. All three projects involved a lot of work and the production of all kinds of tasty treats. The pupils were given valuable information on the topics of nutrition, vegetable growing and sustainable action and were also able to try their hand at healthy cooking and making tasty dishes from the school garden. A valuable activity for everyone!

Insect project at the Max and Justine Elsner elementary school The Anger/Bruck district advisory council sponsored an exciting environmental project on insects
	The insect project was implemented with children from a 4th grade class at Max-und-Justine-Elsner-Schule in 2022. The creation of an insect-friendly school garden played a key role in this. Beds were prepared and cultivated, fruit bushes and insect willows were planted, an insect hotel was set up and a herb snail was built. Insects were also introduced to the classroom with the help of an ant farm and a butterfly farm. Inspired by this, many other classes also planted their own beds. In the coming school years, not only will the environment benefit from this project, but other children at the Max-und-Justine-Elsner-Schule will also be able to learn from what has been created and develop a love of nature.

Insect project at the Max and Justine Elsner elementary school

The Anger/Bruck district advisory council sponsored an exciting environmental project on insects

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The insect project was implemented with children from a 4th grade class at Max-und-Justine-Elsner-Schule in 2022. The creation of an insect-friendly school garden played a key role in this. Beds were prepared and cultivated, fruit bushes and insect willows were planted, an insect hotel was set up and a herb snail was built. Insects were also introduced to the classroom with the help of an ant farm and a butterfly farm. Inspired by this, many other classes also planted their own beds. In the coming school years, not only will the environment benefit from this project, but other children at the Max-und-Justine-Elsner-Schule will also be able to learn from what has been created and develop a love of nature.

Two bookcases for Büchenbach The Büchenbach district advisory council sponsored the two bookcases
	Thanks to the climate budget, the Büchenbach district has been equipped with bookcases in two popular locations: In spring, a high-quality metal bookcase was installed in Dorfstraße, which was initiated by the Kolpingsfamilie Büchenbach e.V.. And another such bookcase was installed on the Rudeltplatz, initiated by a private initiative. Now the citizens of Büchenbach can swap books back and forth to their heart's content in an uncomplicated way and on site.

Two bookcases for Büchenbach

The Büchenbach district advisory council sponsored the two bookcases

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Thanks to the climate budget, the Büchenbach district has been equipped with bookcases in two popular locations: In spring, a high-quality metal bookcase was installed in Dorfstraße, which was initiated by the Kolpingsfamilie Büchenbach e.V.. And another such bookcase was installed on the Rudeltplatz, initiated by a private initiative. Now the citizens of Büchenbach can swap books back and forth to their heart's content in an uncomplicated way and on site.

"Silver summer" in Büchenbach The Büchenbach district advisory council supported this greening measure for more biodiversity
	The owners' associations of Obere, Mittlere and Untere Heide had the idea of ecologically enhancing the entrances to their cul-de-sacs with a species-rich perennial planting called "Silbersommer". Up to now, the grass areas have been species-poor. The selected plants are heat-tolerant, insect-friendly, require little maintenance and have an attractive appearance all year round.

"Silver summer" in Büchenbach

The Büchenbach district advisory council supported this greening measure for more biodiversity

The owners' associations of Obere, Mittlere and Untere Heide had the idea of ecologically enhancing the entrances to their cul-de-sacs with a species-rich perennial planting called "Silbersommer". Up to now, the grass areas have been species-poor. The selected plants are heat-tolerant, insect-friendly, require little maintenance and have an attractive appearance all year round.

A fruit tree ladder for the Interkultureller Garten e.V. The Büchenbach district advisory council made it possible to purchase a fruit tree ladder
	In December 2021, the members of the Interkultureller Garten Erlangen e.V. association in Büchenbach had reason to celebrate: with the help of the new fruit tree ladder purchased from the climate budget, the members can now care for and harvest their apple, nut, cherry, quince and mulberry trees more easily and safely. The trees - mostly old fruit varieties - are tall trunks that require the use of a fruit tree ladder. Fruit trees make a valuable contribution to biodiversity and are an important source of food for many insects and birds - and of course for us humans too. Directly from the region without long transportation routes. Regular pruning is important to ensure that the trees continue to bear tasty fruit in the coming years. Further information: Interkultureller Garten e.V.

A fruit tree ladder for the Interkultureller Garten e.V.

The Büchenbach district advisory council made it possible to purchase a fruit tree ladder

In December 2021, the members of the Interkultureller Garten Erlangen e.V. association in Büchenbach had reason to celebrate: with the help of the new fruit tree ladder purchased from the climate budget, the members can now care for and harvest their apple, nut, cherry, quince and mulberry trees more easily and safely. The trees - mostly old fruit varieties - are tall trunks that require the use of a fruit tree ladder. Fruit trees make a valuable contribution to biodiversity and are an important source of food for many insects and birds - and of course for us humans too. Directly from the region without long transportation routes. Regular pruning is important to ensure that the trees continue to bear tasty fruit in the coming years. Further information: Interkultureller Garten e.V.

Martin Luther Church gets new LEDs The Büchenbach district advisory council sponsored the purchase of energy-saving lights
	Outdated light sources in the Martin Luther Church have been replaced with modern, energy-saving LED lamps. The electricity consumption for the lighting has already been significantly reduced: from approx. 4.5 kW to approx. 800 W, which corresponds to a reduction of approx. 85%.

Martin Luther Church gets new LEDs

The Büchenbach district advisory council sponsored the purchase of energy-saving lights

Outdated light sources in the Martin Luther Church have been replaced with modern, energy-saving LED lamps. The electricity consumption for the lighting has already been significantly reduced: from approx. 4.5 kW to approx. 800 W, which corresponds to a reduction of approx. 85%.

Dechsendorf garage flea market The Dechsendorf local council promoted this sustainable consumption event
	The Dechsendorf garage flea market was well attended on a sunny Sunday in May. The weather was perfect for this event and many stalls were set up, attracting numerous visitors to the Dechsendorf alleyways. The jazz band played just the right music and created a great atmosphere. Despite the remote location, the upcycling workshop was particularly well received by children. All in all, it was a great event about resource-conserving consumption.

Dechsendorf garage flea market

The Dechsendorf local council promoted this sustainable consumption event

The Dechsendorf garage flea market was well attended on a sunny Sunday in May. The weather was perfect for this event and many stalls were set up, attracting numerous visitors to the Dechsendorf alleyways. The jazz band played just the right music and created a great atmosphere. Despite the remote location, the upcycling workshop was particularly well received by children. All in all, it was a great event about resource-conserving consumption.

Dechsendorf elementary school continues the "A school year for the climate" project The Dechsendorf local advisory council supported the year-round school campaign
	The 2022/23 school year was once again held under the motto "A school year for the climate". Important environmental and climate issues as well as the 17 ESD goals were the top priorities and have been continued and dealt with intensively since the last school year. All purchases and activities brought the pupils closer to the topics of sustainability, the valuable use of resources, environmental protection and pollution. The school library was expanded to include numerous books on the topics of environmental protection, climate, pollution, ESD goals and sustainability. The gardening club planted potatoes, tomatoes and bee-friendly plants in the school beds, among other things. They also renovated the school's own mini pond in the school garden, which was no longer functional, by planting new oxygenating and flowering plants in it. During a visit to the youth farm in Erlangen, the children were introduced to numerous topics, such as health and nutrition, in workshops. The children were thus able to acquire and expand their knowledge.

Dechsendorf elementary school continues the "A school year for the climate" project

The Dechsendorf local advisory council supported the year-round school campaign

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The 2022/23 school year was once again held under the motto "A school year for the climate". Important environmental and climate issues as well as the 17 ESD goals were the top priorities and have been continued and dealt with intensively since the last school year. All purchases and activities brought the pupils closer to the topics of sustainability, the valuable use of resources, environmental protection and pollution. The school library was expanded to include numerous books on the topics of environmental protection, climate, pollution, ESD goals and sustainability. The gardening club planted potatoes, tomatoes and bee-friendly plants in the school beds, among other things. They also renovated the school's own mini pond in the school garden, which was no longer functional, by planting new oxygenating and flowering plants in it. During a visit to the youth farm in Erlangen, the children were introduced to numerous topics, such as health and nutrition, in workshops. The children were thus able to acquire and expand their knowledge.

Escape game: "The secret of the missing trees" The Dechsendorf local council sponsored this BUND Naturschutz game project on the topics of (rain)forests, climate, biodiversity, consumption, nutrition and mobility
	A group from BUND Naturschutz Erlangen developed a large box full of puzzles on the topics of (rain)forests, climate, biodiversity and consumption, which can be borrowed free of charge by anyone in Erlangen and the surrounding area for a deposit. The escape game is a puzzle game for outdoors in the forest and is therefore suitable for outdoor use. The target group for the game is young people aged 12 and over with language skills, or 14 and over.

Escape game: "The secret of the missing trees"

The Dechsendorf local council sponsored this BUND Naturschutz game project on the topics of (rain)forests, climate, biodiversity, consumption, nutrition and mobility

A group from BUND Naturschutz Erlangen developed a large box full of puzzles on the topics of (rain)forests, climate, biodiversity and consumption, which can be borrowed free of charge by anyone in Erlangen and the surrounding area for a deposit. The escape game is a puzzle game for outdoors in the forest and is therefore suitable for outdoor use. The target group for the game is young people aged 12 and over with language skills, or 14 and over.

Dechsendorf bookcase The local council of Dechsendorf supports the bookcase of the Organized Neighborhood Help
	"Good things take time" could be the motto of the bookcase project of the Organized Neighbourhood Help Dechsendorf, as the implementation of the project, which was initiated in autumn 2021, had to cope with some delays. Since May 2023, however, the metal bookcase built in a regional metal workshop has been up and running, delighting young and old Dechsendorf residents alike with used and well-preserved books. The bookcase has found a good place in Naturbadstraße on the edge of the small Prakplatz square opposite the bakery.

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The local council of Dechsendorf supports the bookcase of the Organized Neighborhood Help

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"Good things take time" could be the motto of the bookcase project of the Organized Neighbourhood Help Dechsendorf, as the implementation of the project, which was initiated in autumn 2021, had to cope with some delays. Since May 2023, however, the metal bookcase built in a regional metal workshop has been up and running, delighting young and old Dechsendorf residents alike with used and well-preserved books. The bookcase has found a good place in Naturbadstraße on the edge of the small Prakplatz square opposite the bakery.

A school year for the climate at Dechsendorf elementary school The Dechsendorf local council sponsored a climate school year
	With the school project "Our climate year - a school year for the climate", Dechsendorf elementary school devoted a lot of time and space to the topics of climate and the environment in the 2021/22 school year. Through various projects, some purchases and several excursions, the pupils were made aware of the importance of sustainable behavior and environmental protection. For example, the pupils went on a trip to the Lias-Grube environmental station in Eggolsheim, where they received age-appropriate input on the topics of soil experience, climate and water experience. With the project case on climate change purchased from the climate budget, the children can carry out many experiments to understand complex relationships in relation to climate and the environment.

A school year for the climate at Dechsendorf elementary school

The Dechsendorf local council sponsored a climate school year

With the school project "Our climate year - a school year for the climate", Dechsendorf elementary school devoted a lot of time and space to the topics of climate and the environment in the 2021/22 school year. Through various projects, some purchases and several excursions, the pupils were made aware of the importance of sustainable behavior and environmental protection. For example, the pupils went on a trip to the Lias-Grube environmental station in Eggolsheim, where they received age-appropriate input on the topics of soil experience, climate and water experience. With the project case on climate change purchased from the climate budget, the children can carry out many experiments to understand complex relationships in relation to climate and the environment.

Many new books on climate and the environment for Loschge elementary school The inner city district advisory council funded the purchase of the books
	Pupils and teachers at Loschge Primary School can also look forward to the books on climate protection and the environment financed by the climate budget. Many new titles have been added to the school library, so there is something for everyone.

Bicycle parade for family-friendly transportation The City Center District Advisory Council supported this mobility project
	On 24.09.2023, young and old cyclists in Erlangen once again got on their bikes, cargo bikes and bike trailers to ride around the west of Erlangen in a safe environment. The bike parade, also known as the Kidical Mass, brought together around 100 participants of all ages who joined forces to campaign for a more child-friendly and liveable city. Messages of solidarity and commitment were visible throughout the ride as bike bells rang and posters for safe bike lanes and playgrounds were presented on the streets. This event once again highlighted the importance of considering the needs of children and their families in urban planning and making public spaces safer and more liveable for all road users. The Kidical Mass in Erlangen is an inspiring initiative that promotes the values of community, sustainability and road safety and shows how a more liveable city can be achieved for everyone.

Bicycle parade for family-friendly transportation

The City Center District Advisory Council supported this mobility project

On 24.09.2023, young and old cyclists in Erlangen once again got on their bikes, cargo bikes and bike trailers to ride around the west of Erlangen in a safe environment. The bike parade, also known as the Kidical Mass, brought together around 100 participants of all ages who joined forces to campaign for a more child-friendly and liveable city. Messages of solidarity and commitment were visible throughout the ride as bike bells rang and posters for safe bike lanes and playgrounds were presented on the streets. This event once again highlighted the importance of considering the needs of children and their families in urban planning and making public spaces safer and more liveable for all road users. The Kidical Mass in Erlangen is an inspiring initiative that promotes the values of community, sustainability and road safety and shows how a more liveable city can be achieved for everyone.

Urban gardening in the schoolyard of the Marie-Therese-Gymnasium The City Center District Advisory Council supported this greening project
	In the fall of 2023, the lower school students at the MTG built a total of five raised beds together with the elective class "Urban Gardening", which are now managed independently by the classes. This campaign strengthened the pupils' self-efficacy right from the construction phase and led to a thematic examination of organic farming. The pupils experience what it means in concrete terms to grow food.

Urban gardening in the schoolyard of the Marie-Therese-Gymnasium

The City Center District Advisory Council supported this greening project

In the fall of 2023, the lower school students at the MTG built a total of five raised beds together with the elective class "Urban Gardening", which are now managed independently by the classes. This campaign strengthened the pupils' self-efficacy right from the construction phase and led to a thematic examination of organic farming. The pupils experience what it means in concrete terms to grow food.

A new fridge for the Teilerei The City Center District Advisory Council funded the purchase of the new appliance
	With its range of rescued food, the Teilerei is now an integral part of Erlangen's old town store scene. In order to be able to cool perishable food visibly and in an energy-saving manner, the climate budget was used to purchase a well-preserved, used refrigerator with a glass door so that customers can see what is stored in the refrigerator from the outside. Contact: teilerei@mailbox.org

A practical campaign on climate protection and health The City Center District Advisory Council supported this information campaign
	"Health for Future" used the funds from the climate budget to print flyers on the health effects of heat and air pollution. The information flyers were placed in the waiting rooms of doctors' surgeries in Erlangen in order to reach particularly vulnerable groups and provide them with targeted information.

A practical campaign on climate protection and health

The City Center District Advisory Council supported this information campaign

"Health for Future" used the funds from the climate budget to print flyers on the health effects of heat and air pollution. The information flyers were placed in the waiting rooms of doctors' surgeries in Erlangen in order to reach particularly vulnerable groups and provide them with targeted information.

The "Verschenke-Häusle" of the Protestant student community The City Center District Advisory Council supported this project, which encourages sustainable consumption
	The idea behind the ESG's "Verschenke-Häusle" is to reuse items that have been given away. The wooden house has been clearly visible on the paved forecourt in front of the ESG building at Hindenburgstraße 46 since June 2023. All kinds of items that are small enough to be stored in the house and are still in good condition can be sorted onto the shelves or placed on the clothes rail. Everyone can take what they like and give the items a second life. This avoids waste and conserves resources. In addition, the pinboard in the Häusle is intended to promote exchange in the neighborhood and become a meeting place.

The "Verschenke-Häusle" of the Protestant student community

The City Center District Advisory Council supported this project, which encourages sustainable consumption

The idea behind the ESG's "Verschenke-Häusle" is to reuse items that have been given away. The wooden house has been clearly visible on the paved forecourt in front of the ESG building at Hindenburgstraße 46 since June 2023. All kinds of items that are small enough to be stored in the house and are still in good condition can be sorted onto the shelves or placed on the clothes rail. Everyone can take what they like and give the items a second life. This avoids waste and conserves resources. In addition, the pinboard in the Häusle is intended to promote exchange in the neighborhood and become a meeting place.

"Connecting Worlds" foundation offers sustainability education program at ZAM The City Center District Advisory Council supported the completion of the climate protection book collection
	25 new books were procured from local bookshops and - together with 35 other books already available in the library - presented on a separate shelf as the "Climate Protection" section. These are now part of the foundation's library and have been available to the public for reading and borrowing free of charge every Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. at the ZAM (Zentrum für Austausch und Machen e.V., Hauptstraße 65) since March 2023, and will continue to be so in the future. Contact person: Dr. Rolf-Dieter Klug, "Connecting Worlds" Foundation, rolf.klug@verbindungderwelten.de

"Connecting Worlds" foundation offers sustainability education program at ZAM

The City Center District Advisory Council supported the completion of the climate protection book collection

25 new books were procured from local bookshops and - together with 35 other books already available in the library - presented on a separate shelf as the "Climate Protection" section. These are now part of the foundation's library and have been available to the public for reading and borrowing free of charge every Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. at the ZAM (Zentrum für Austausch und Machen e.V., Hauptstraße 65) since March 2023, and will continue to be so in the future.

Contact person: Dr. Rolf-Dieter Klug, "Connecting Worlds" Foundation, rolf.klug@verbindungderwelten.de

Load trailer for food rescue The City Center District Advisory Council sponsored the Teilerei's self-built cargo bike trailer
	Employees of Teilerei Erlangen have built a cargo bike trailer - partly from used and partly from new materials - to collect leftover food in a climate-friendly way. This means that several hundred kilos of food can now be saved from the garbage can every week and sold at the Teilerei. On days when the Teilerei does not need the trailer itself, it can be borrowed from the Teilerei. Contact: teilerei@mailbox.org

Load trailer for food rescue

The City Center District Advisory Council sponsored the Teilerei's self-built cargo bike trailer

Employees of Teilerei Erlangen have built a cargo bike trailer - partly from used and partly from new materials - to collect leftover food in a climate-friendly way. This means that several hundred kilos of food can now be saved from the garbage can every week and sold at the Teilerei. On days when the Teilerei does not need the trailer itself, it can be borrowed from the Teilerei.

Contact: teilerei@mailbox.org

Autumn Forum 2022 - impulse days on sustainable nutrition The City Center District Advisory Council supported the Autumn Forum 2022 of the "Forum 1.5 Mittelfranken" association
	Global food production, including production, processing, transportation and marketing, accounts for a large proportion of greenhouse gas emissions (approx. 40%) and energy consumption. At the same time, agriculture is increasingly affected by the impact of the climate crisis. As part of the autumn forum of the "Forum 1.5 Mittelfranken" association, a varied program on the topics of agriculture, food production and global nutrition was offered under the title "Aufgetischt - Impulstage zu nachhaltiger Ernährung". The various organizations in Erlangen (e.g. Teilerei, Tafel, Essbare Stadt, Kulturpunkt) were presented and offered a total of over 100 participants the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes. More information and contact: www.forum1punkt5-mfr.de

Autumn Forum 2022 - impulse days on sustainable nutrition

The City Center District Advisory Council supported the Autumn Forum 2022 of the "Forum 1.5 Mittelfranken" association

Global food production, including production, processing, transportation and marketing, accounts for a large proportion of greenhouse gas emissions (approx. 40%) and energy consumption. At the same time, agriculture is increasingly affected by the impact of the climate crisis. As part of the autumn forum of the "Forum 1.5 Mittelfranken" association, a varied program on the topics of agriculture, food production and global nutrition was offered under the title "Aufgetischt - Impulstage zu nachhaltiger Ernährung". The various organizations in Erlangen (e.g. Teilerei, Tafel, Essbare Stadt, Kulturpunkt) were presented and offered a total of over 100 participants the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes.

More information and contact: www.forum1punkt5-mfr.de

Climate-friendly neighborhood kitchen 2022 The City Center District Advisory Council promoted climate-friendly cooking evenings
	"I'd like to cook in a more climate-friendly way, but how do I do it?" The climate-friendly neighborhood kitchen invites you to cook in a climate-friendly way! Every month, the Lesecafé in the Altstadtmarktspassage offers the opportunity to cook and eat together and learn interesting facts about the connection between food and the climate in a friendly atmosphere. - This includes tips and recipes that can be used to implement a climate-friendly, healthy and tasty diet in everyday life. In addition to the regular meetings, the climate-friendly kitchen activists regularly provide recipes and information on climate-friendly nutrition via a blog. Click here for the blog of the climate-friendly neighborhood kitchen.

Climate-friendly neighborhood kitchen 2022

The City Center District Advisory Council promoted climate-friendly cooking evenings

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"I'd like to cook in a more climate-friendly way, but how do I do it?"

The climate-friendly neighborhood kitchen invites you to cook in a climate-friendly way! Every month, the Lesecafé in the Altstadtmarktspassage offers the opportunity to cook and eat together and learn interesting facts about the connection between food and the climate in a friendly atmosphere. - This includes tips and recipes that can be used to implement a climate-friendly, healthy and tasty diet in everyday life.

In addition to the regular meetings, the climate-friendly kitchen activists regularly provide recipes and information on climate-friendly nutrition via a blog. Click here for the blog of the climate-friendly neighborhood kitchen.

Fridge for the Fairteiler in the Protestant student community The city center district advisory board enables the purchase of a new, large refrigerator for refrigerated, rescued food
	Since September 2022, a refrigerator funded by the climate budget has enabled the distribution of refrigerated food in the foodsharing Fairteiler in the Protestant Student Community (ESG). The Fairteiler is a place where anyone can put in or take out food according to the Fairteiler rules. It is therefore also an offer to private individuals to put surplus food in the Fairteiler before it spoils. The Fairteiler is also popular with food rescuers from Erlangen and has already saved a lot of food from the garbage can. The aim is to reduce food waste, which is unacceptable in times of climate change and rising food prices.

Fridge for the Fairteiler in the Protestant student community

The city center district advisory board enables the purchase of a new, large refrigerator for refrigerated, rescued food

Since September 2022, a refrigerator funded by the climate budget has enabled the distribution of refrigerated food in the foodsharing Fairteiler in the Protestant Student Community (ESG). The Fairteiler is a place where anyone can put in or take out food according to the Fairteiler rules. It is therefore also an offer to private individuals to put surplus food in the Fairteiler before it spoils. The Fairteiler is also popular with food rescuers from Erlangen and has already saved a lot of food from the garbage can. The aim is to reduce food waste, which is unacceptable in times of climate change and rising food prices.

Educational orienteering run through Erlangen's Meilwald forest The City Center District Advisory Council sponsored an educational project in Erlangen's forests
	The educational orienteering run takes participants on a 5 km route through the Schwabachgrund and Meilwald forests. The participating children and young people use a map and compass to find their way. There are several stations along the route where they can experience nature and take part in cooperative exercises. The aim is to promote cohesion within the group and to develop climate and environmental education topics with a focus on water. The measure was carried out twice in the Brucker Lache with a focus on local history and forest soil with one school class each time and can be booked on an ongoing basis. Either the Brucker Lache or Erlangen's eastern district (Schwabach/ Meilwald) can be chosen as the location. An individual focus on social or nature education topics is possible and desirable. Contact can be made at: klimabudget@stadt.erlangen.de

Educational orienteering run through Erlangen's Meilwald forest

The City Center District Advisory Council sponsored an educational project in Erlangen's forests

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The educational orienteering run takes participants on a 5 km route through the Schwabachgrund and Meilwald forests. The participating children and young people use a map and compass to find their way. There are several stations along the route where they can experience nature and take part in cooperative exercises. The aim is to promote cohesion within the group and to develop climate and environmental education topics with a focus on water. The measure was carried out twice in the Brucker Lache with a focus on local history and forest soil with one school class each time and can be booked on an ongoing basis. Either the Brucker Lache or Erlangen's eastern district (Schwabach/ Meilwald) can be chosen as the location. An individual focus on social or nature education topics is possible and desirable. Contact can be made at: klimabudget@stadt.erlangen.de

Second-hand market and food sharing at the Center for Single Parents e.V. The City Center District Advisory Council promoted the conservation of resources
	In October 2021, the Zentrum für Alleinerziehende e.V. set up a second-hand market for children and a food sharing point for rescued food. Numerous visitors took advantage of this offer to take clothes, toys and food in return for a voluntary donation.

Climate-friendly nutrition for young and old The District Advisory Council East supported this educational project for families
	Every week for 10 weeks, the Mütter- und Familientreff Erlangen e.V. took a closer look at one aspect of nutrition, from plant-based alternatives and seasonal food to food rescue. The younger guests particularly enjoyed various hands-on activities, such as making their own vegan spreads, coloring organic eggs with natural products and baking delicious climate snacks without factory food. This also led to lively discussions about climate change among the adults, who jointly considered how they could reduce their CO2 emissions, what options there are for shopping without plastic packaging and why they should buy seasonally and regionally. Free stainless steel cans, cooking bags with climate recipes and seasonal calendars were distributed to families, children, young people, pensioners and interested parties with limited financial resources. A sponsored weekly climate breakfast with organic food, information boards and recipes to cook at home rounded off the project.

Climate-friendly nutrition for young and old

The District Advisory Council East supported this educational project for families

Every week for 10 weeks, the Mütter- und Familientreff Erlangen e.V. took a closer look at one aspect of nutrition, from plant-based alternatives and seasonal food to food rescue. The younger guests particularly enjoyed various hands-on activities, such as making their own vegan spreads, coloring organic eggs with natural products and baking delicious climate snacks without factory food. This also led to lively discussions about climate change among the adults, who jointly considered how they could reduce their CO2 emissions, what options there are for shopping without plastic packaging and why they should buy seasonally and regionally. Free stainless steel cans, cooking bags with climate recipes and seasonal calendars were distributed to families, children, young people, pensioners and interested parties with limited financial resources. A sponsored weekly climate breakfast with organic food, information boards and recipes to cook at home rounded off the project.

An insect hotel for the building community sponsored by the East District Advisory Council
	A Sieglitzhof housing community set up a self-built, diversely equipped insect hotel on their green space.

FREIDAY at the Adalbert Stifter elementary school The East District Advisory Council supported a long-term ESD school project
	Ms. Rasfeld, the founder of "Schule im Aufbruch", informed the teaching staff at a pedagogical conference as well as the parents, representatives of the city of Erlangen and the government of Middle Franconia about the FREIDAY learning format, which has since been established at the Albert Schweizer Primary School. FREIDAY is a learning format designed to make education for sustainable development (ESD) tangible and practicable in schools. The pupils were also given a sustainability calendar that provides information on an important ESD goal every month. With the bee feeder purchased from the climate budget, pupils can create flowering areas at their school.

FREIDAY at the Adalbert Stifter elementary school

The East District Advisory Council supported a long-term ESD school project

Ms. Rasfeld, the founder of "Schule im Aufbruch", informed the teaching staff at a pedagogical conference as well as the parents, representatives of the city of Erlangen and the government of Middle Franconia about the FREIDAY learning format, which has since been established at the Albert Schweizer Primary School. FREIDAY is a learning format designed to make education for sustainable development (ESD) tangible and practicable in schools. The pupils were also given a sustainability calendar that provides information on an important ESD goal every month. With the bee feeder purchased from the climate budget, pupils can create flowering areas at their school.

A shady pergola for the Montessori school The District Advisory Council East funded this greening measure for the schoolyard
	In spring 2023, a pergola with edible climbing plants was built in the Montessori school playground, financed from the climate budget, which will also provide shade in the hot summer months. Three Year 7/8 classes took part in the project, carrying out the preparatory excavations for the scaffolding and the planting of the pergola. Climbing, heat-resistant plant species such as vines, kiwi and clematis were planted. Using this example, the children learned how simple measures can be taken to provide shade and at the same time grow sustainable fruit for consumption.

A shady pergola for the Montessori school

The District Advisory Council East funded this greening measure for the schoolyard

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In spring 2023, a pergola with edible climbing plants was built in the Montessori school playground, financed from the climate budget, which will also provide shade in the hot summer months. Three Year 7/8 classes took part in the project, carrying out the preparatory excavations for the scaffolding and the planting of the pergola. Climbing, heat-resistant plant species such as vines, kiwi and clematis were planted. Using this example, the children learned how simple measures can be taken to provide shade and at the same time grow sustainable fruit for consumption.

Solar for everyone The East District Advisory Council sponsored the purchase of a plug-in solar device for demonstration purposes and for borrowing
	"Solar for everyone" was the motto at the Sieglitzhof citizens' festival in May 2023, when a committed citizen set up an information stand with a plug-in solar device. Around 60 interested visitors came to find out more about using solar power to generate electricity and about planning and implementing photovoltaic projects. There are also plans to make this solar device available for initiatives and clubs to borrow so that they can power smaller festivals and events with solar power.

Solar for everyone

The East District Advisory Council sponsored the purchase of a plug-in solar device for demonstration purposes and for borrowing

"Solar for everyone" was the motto at the Sieglitzhof citizens' festival in May 2023, when a committed citizen set up an information stand with a plug-in solar device. Around 60 interested visitors came to find out more about using solar power to generate electricity and about planning and implementing photovoltaic projects. There are also plans to make this solar device available for initiatives and clubs to borrow so that they can power smaller festivals and events with solar power.

A worm farm for the children at the ErdenkindER daycare center The District Advisory Council East supported the educational project for the youngest children
	The worm farm is used at the Erdenkinder daycare center to compost organic waste, i.e. fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee and tea bags, etc. As the daycare center cooks its own food, a lot of organic waste is produced. The soil created with the help of the worms is distributed together with the children in the facility's vegetable and herb garden. The liquid that runs off during the composting process, the "worm tea", is used to clean the drainage pipes in an ecological way or to fertilize the plants optimally with the microorganisms it contains. In this way, the children learn about the natural cycle of composting and the associated sustainable aspects while "feeding" the worms.

Campaigns against litter in Röthelheimpark The East District Advisory Council sponsored a project against littering
	This campaign in Röthelheimpark used explicit posters to draw public attention to how much garbage harms the environment. Litter, such as carelessly discarded cigarette butts, packaging and broken glass, not only damages the groundwater and the environment in general, but also poses a danger to children at play. The children from a school and a kindergarten in Röthelheimpark were involved in picking up the litter with the litter tongs purchased from the climate budget and were able to see for themselves where most of the litter was to be found and what impact it would have if it was simply left lying around.

Campaigns against litter in Röthelheimpark

The East District Advisory Council sponsored a project against littering

This campaign in Röthelheimpark used explicit posters to draw public attention to how much garbage harms the environment. Litter, such as carelessly discarded cigarette butts, packaging and broken glass, not only damages the groundwater and the environment in general, but also poses a danger to children at play. The children from a school and a kindergarten in Röthelheimpark were involved in picking up the litter with the litter tongs purchased from the climate budget and were able to see for themselves where most of the litter was to be found and what impact it would have if it was simply left lying around.

Equipping the library of the Friedrich Rückert School with books on climate and environmental protection The South District Advisory Council supported this ESD project
	The Friedrich Rückert Primary School was able to significantly expand its school library in the area of climate and environmental protection. Over 200 books for all age groups at the elementary school were purchased from the climate budget in order to inform and sensitize the children about sustainability, climate and environmental protection.

New book box for children in Erlangen South The South District Advisory Council supported this upcycling idea
	"Help yourself and put something in" - this is the motto of the new book box for children's books in Erlangen's Sebaldus housing estate. An old, converted telephone box, financed from the climate budget, now invites families to swap used books for children. "We want to promote a love of reading and enthusiasm for the world of books, especially among young people," said Sandra Bendikowski, Chairwoman of the Parents' Council of the Thomizil Children's Center, at the opening on Friday, 13 October 2023. Ulrich Gann, representative of the church council of the St. Thomas parish in Erlangen, added: "Children of all ages are invited to bring and take used books to their heart's content." The new mini-library is a joint project between the parents' council of the Thomizil, the children's center itself and its sponsor, the Thomasgemeinde Erlangen.

New book box for children in Erlangen South

The South District Advisory Council supported this upcycling idea

"Help yourself and put something in" - this is the motto of the new book box for children's books in Erlangen's Sebaldus housing estate. An old, converted telephone box, financed from the climate budget, now invites families to swap used books for children. "We want to promote a love of reading and enthusiasm for the world of books, especially among young people," said Sandra Bendikowski, Chairwoman of the Parents' Council of the Thomizil Children's Center, at the opening on Friday, 13 October 2023. Ulrich Gann, representative of the church council of the St. Thomas parish in Erlangen, added: "Children of all ages are invited to bring and take used books to their heart's content." The new mini-library is a joint project between the parents' council of the Thomizil, the children's center itself and its sponsor, the Thomasgemeinde Erlangen.

"Walking bus" at the Friedrich Rückert elementary school The South District Advisory Council supported this mobility project for primary school children
	A parents' initiative at Friedrich-Rückert Primary School launched the "walking bus", which schoolchildren use to walk to school and home independently. The walking bus route has been running along Schuhstraße since summer 2023 and picks up all schoolchildren on the route at a fixed time. This way, no child has to walk the route alone and parent cabs are not needed!

The Techfak garden The South District Advisory Council supported a university garden project
	Since summer 2022, a group of students and employees of FAU Erlangen have been taking care of 120m² of raised beds and other plant pots on the grounds of Roter Platz at the Faculty of Engineering. A wide variety of vegetables, herbs and berries are grown together on this area. The active gardeners also take care of watering, maintenance and harvesting, thus not only raising awareness of climate protection, the consumer turnaround and species protection, but also creating a near-natural recreation zone for FAU students and staff.

The Techfak garden

The South District Advisory Council supported a university garden project

Since summer 2022, a group of students and employees of FAU Erlangen have been taking care of 120m² of raised beds and other plant pots on the grounds of Roter Platz at the Faculty of Engineering. A wide variety of vegetables, herbs and berries are grown together on this area. The active gardeners also take care of watering, maintenance and harvesting, thus not only raising awareness of climate protection, the consumer turnaround and species protection, but also creating a near-natural recreation zone for FAU students and staff.

A public bike service station for Frauenaurach The Frauenaurach local council supported the installation of the station in Brückenstraße
	Funds from the climate budget were used to purchase and install a bike service station in Frauenaurach. Once the location had been successfully determined, a foundation was laid and the station installed on it. In addition, signs were placed at various intersections in Frauenaurach to make it easier to find the station in Brückenstraße next to the bookcase. The station is now accessible to everyone around the clock and helps to repair small breakdowns on bicycles, baby carriages or wheelchairs. It consists of a holder for a bicycle, a repair kit, various tools and an air pump.

LED lighting for the fortified church in Kriegenbrunn The Hüttendorf local advisory council supported this energy-saving project
	The fortified church in Kriegenbrunn is an impressive building that attracts many visitors. As the lighting was no longer up to date, some people from Hüttendorf made an effort to find new, energy-efficient light sources, which were installed professionally and on a voluntary basis in the fall of 2023.

Benches to linger around Kosbach The Kosbach/Häusling/Steudach local council supported the installation of benches
	Four new benches invite you to rest and linger in the beautiful cultural landscape around Kosbach. The benches were financed from the climate budget and installed with the support of local stakeholders.