Young voices for clean lakes: improvement concept in Zehlendorf!

Young voices for clean lakes: improvement concept in Zehlendorf!

On June 20, 2025, an important investment event took place in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district, which devoted themselves to the climate-sensitive conversion of the forest parking facilities to Krumme Lanke and Schlachtensee. Organized by District City Councilor Urban Aykal and employees of the youth welfare office, the event offered young people the opportunity to express their ideas and wishes. The topics were very well received in a survey and included the protection of the trees near the shore and the demand for more leisure options and infrastructure.

Important aspects were the proposal for walk -in bridges or floating islands to make jumping opportunities, and the desire for swings with a view of the water. In addition, the need for better lighting of the paths to increase security was emphasized. A central point was also the equal access to the lakes, including the needs of homeless people.

challenges in sanitary care

In this context, there was a special concern: the need for clean toilets, pissoirs and ecologically sustainable solutions. A current analysis by WHO and Unicef ​​illustrates the urgency of this topic. The international report shows that in 2022 3.5 billion people worldwide had no access to adequate sanitary care. This affects over 40 % of the world's population, and 419 million people alone had no access to a toilet. This sanitary crisis not only affects human dignity, but also health.

According to the UN, all people should have access to perfect drinking water and sanitary supply by 2030. It is pointed out that every euro that is invested in sanitary solutions can increase GDP by eight euros. These investments not only contribute to combating poverty, but also improve health and well -being of the population.

sustainable urban development in climate change

The exchange about sustainable solutions is not only managed in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. On June 13, 2025, a workshop took place in the Berlin Stadtwerkstatt, which also dealt with the challenges of climate change. As part of the EU research project U-Care, participants discussed innovative approaches to urban design. Measures such as planting trees, the creation of water surfaces and the distortion of areas were particularly addressed in response to the dangers of heat stress in urban areas.

research results and practical approaches to climate silver -pilient urban development are developed in interdisciplinary groups. This cooperation has the potential to increase the quality of life in the affected districts and to develop sustainable solutions that can also be used in other European cities.

These two events show that the focus is on not only one but several challenges in the local and global discussion: ensuring adequate sanitary care, improving urban infrastructure and the protection of the environment. The cohesion of the community and increased awareness of these topics are crucial to promote sustainable development.

The subject areas related to climate change, the improvement of the sanitary infrastructure and the creation of relaxing and safe public spaces require the cooperation between municipalities, researchers and civil society. This is the only way to achieve a more resilient and healthier living environment for all citizens:

For more information on the topics mentioned and events, please visit the websites: berlin.de , dgvn.de and tu.berlin .