Climate salon in Lichtenberg: Humorous environmental magic with Freddie Rutz!

Climate salon in Lichtenberg: Humorous environmental magic with Freddie Rutz!

Möllendorffstraße 6, 10367 Berlin, Deutschland - The climate office of the Lichtenberg district office invites you to the second climate salon. The appointment is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall, Möllendorffstraße 6, 10367 Berlin. A special highlight of the event will be the environmental magician Freddie Rutz, who in a humorous way conveys complex scientific content on the climate crisis and highlights the topics of ecological footprint and excuses in terms of environmental protection. Registration is not required and admission is free of charge.

After Rutz 'Show, there will be the opportunity to exchange ideas with other guests and representatives of the Climate Local Center. This exchange is intended to help develop and share ideas for sustainable action. A small snack is also offered to loosen up the event and promote dialogue. The climate salon is a new format of the district climate office, which combines art, culture and climate with each other reports berlin.de .

The ecological footprint in the focus

The concept of ecological footprint, which is treated at the event of Rutz, illustrates the effects of individual consumption on the environment. According to the Ecoportal , this footprint is a level of how much space is needed to provide the resources we consume and to absorb the waste generated. A better understanding of this term is crucial for sustainable action and less stressful consumption.

The importance of environmental and climate protection has gained variability in recent years. A survey by the Federal Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency shows that in 2024 only 54 % of the respondents classify environmental and climate protection as very important, which represents a decline compared to 2022 (57 %) reported the Federal Environment Agency .

Current challenges in environmental awareness

This decrease in environmental awareness is also reflected in the perception of political priorities. While environmental and climate protection still had a superordinate role in energy policy for 65 % of those surveyed in 2022, this value was only 47 % in 2024. Similar trends are shown in other political areas such as agricultural and transport policy.

Nevertheless, the protection of the environment remains important for many people and especially for the younger generation. A study from 2023 showed that 78 % of 14- to 22-year-olds consider the protection of the environment and climate important, even if this value has decreased slightly since 2021.

With events such as the climate salon in Lichtenberg, an attempt is made to strengthen environmental awareness. They offer a platform to not only discuss challenges, but also to show concrete ways for a sustainable life.