Sustainability weeks in Lichtenberg: Together for a greener future!

sustainability weeks in the Lichtenberg district: One step into the future

The upcoming sustainability weeks in the Lichtenberg district not only represent a unique event, but also a trend that is becoming increasingly important in Berlin and beyond. From 23. September until October 7, 2024 , the district will again be hosting a program that offers numerous opportunities to promote a sustainable lifestyle together.

The opening will take place on September 23 with a clean-up day, in which citizens come together to become active. This is not only an opportunity to beautify the neighborhood, but also a symbolic start for the weeks of sustainable development. From 5:00 p.m. the official opening in Otto-Marquardt-Str. 6 instead, where the district councilor Filiz Küllüoğlu (Bündnis 90/The Greens) will speak a greeting. On this evening, interested parties can not only collect information at Snacks, but also ask questions directly and exchange ideas in conversations.

The sustainability weeks are not only a local initiative, but also show how communities can come together to tackle the challenges of climate change. The district mayor Martin Schaefer (CDU) emphasizes that sustainability goes far beyond the simple separation of garbage. "Sustainability means fulfilling the needs of the present without endangering future generations," he explains. This philosophy is the core of the event and is supported by numerous collaborations by actors from the district and community work.

This year the activities will take place in various districts such as Fennpfuhl, Alt-Hohenschönhausen Süd and Neu-Hohenschönhausen. The sustainability weeks offer opportunities to learn from each other, and to encourage residents to integrate innovative and environmentally conscious practices into their everyday life.

"Sustainable action is essential in times of increasing incidental resources," says Filiz Küllüoğlu and invites the population to be inspired. "The world needs joint efforts to have a positive impact on our environment," continued the district councilor.

For those who want to go deeper into the topic, the complete program of the sustainability weeks on the website of Benn - Berlin develops new neighborhoods . The initiative will be implemented with the support of the Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Living as well as the Lichtenberg district office, OE social space -oriented planning coordination.