Climate Academy
– powered by DAS FEST

The Climate Academy - powered by DAS FEST celebrated its premiere in 2019 and is now in its fourth edition this year. It is located in the children's and cultural area of DAS FEST. Visitors have the opportunity to find out more about sustainability and climate protection and thus actively contribute to climate protection in the future with environmentally conscious action in order to leave a healthy planet worth living on for future generations.

New this year is the CLIMATE Podium on DAS FEST Sunday, 21 July 2024, where you can experience exciting presentations by our partners on topics such as citizen energy, climate and health, sustainability and culture. Discuss the move to a sustainable future with us and take part in an inspiring panel discussion with high-calibre guests. Let's set the course for a future worth living together!

Stage programme "KLIMApodium" of the Climate Academy
(Sun., 21.07.2024)

Moderation: Elke Sieber & Daniel Wensauer-Sieber (swsp tranform)
swsp transform lives transformation. Whether climate and sustainability issues, new corporate cultures, cultural strategies or fundraising projects: We moderate, develop and support change processes. In doing so, we rely on the power of participation. Because change can only succeed through dialogue.

What can you expect at the Climate Academy in 2024?

Our partner from the very beginning, the Karlsruhe Energy and Climate Protection Agency (KEK), will be taking part again this year. The KEK's mission is to promote the expansion of renewable energies and climate protection in Karlsruhe and will be on site for you with an exciting range of information about the KEK's advisory services. In 2024, there will also be a smoothie bike at the KEK stand. This will bring together fun, health, nutrition and sustainability.

The Karlsruhe Transformation Centre for Sustainability and Cultural Change (KAT), which shapes, researches and supports developments towards a culture of sustainability in society with research projects such as KARLA (Karlsruhe Real-World Laboratory for Sustainable Climate Protection). Wandelwirken e.V. is involved in activities and artistic projects that provide impetus for change for sustainable urban development and networks research with practitioners and citizens.

The SIMAMA® - STEH AUF e.V. association is committed to global innovation processes for sustainable development goals and invites people to share their experiences. Together with KAT and Wandelwirken e.V., it is also providing information on the "Parade into the Future" taking place on 17 August. The "Parade into the Future" will be a colourful, artistic and creative parade with music and a message through Karlsruhe city centre. The parade is intended to radiate joie de vivre and show that dealing with issues of sustainability, social justice and climate friendliness can also be fun and inspiring.

The Office for Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety of the City of Karlsruhe will provide insights into the project "Creation of a heat action plan for Karlsruhe" and invites you to help design the "City plan for hot days". In addition, the Office for Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety of the City of Karlsruhe will present the results of the bicycle temperature measurement campaign.

BürgerEnergieKarlsruhe (BEnKA), a citizens' energy co-operative, will provide information on green energy sources and photovoltaics, as well as on the topic of citizens' energy in Karlsruhe.

This year, the OK Lab Karlsruhe will also be presenting itself and discussing some of the topics that citizens are working on: Transparency portals, climate dashboards and smart cities with citizen science approaches are just some of the buzzwords. They will provide insights into opportunities to become active themselves: how do you collect and process open data and where can I make my contribution? Together with the visitors, they ask themselves which data and direct cooperation with citizens can contribute to a better future.

Where you can find the Climate Academy?