Our first DialogPunkt opens

Together for a sustainable future: On 6 June, we are opening DialogPunkt Kleve together with the city of Kleve. Until 28 June, a wide range of initiatives for a sustainable future will be brought to life in the shop at An der Münze 12 in Kleve’s pedestrian zone. In addition to events, there will be open consultation hours and opportunities for dialogue.

The planned activities will focus on the three aspects of ‘Sustainable Community’, ‘Sustainable Food’ and ‘Sustainable Mobility’. A themed week will be dedicated to each theme, offering a variety of events including panel discussions, workshops and hands-on activities aimed at informing, inspiring and encouraging action. There will also be opportunities for free exchange between 14:00 and 18:00 on Wednesdays to Fridays. You can find an overview of the programme here.

Looking for cool places?

During the theme week ‘Sustainable Community’ from 12 June to 14 June, the GreenFabLab of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW) and the city of Kleve will present the ‘Refill Map’, the ‘Cool Places Map’, the thermal imaging camera and the weather station of the city of Kleve. The ‘Refill Map’ shows points throughout Germany where water bottles can be refilled free of charge, including several stations in Kleve. To make it easier to find cool places that promise to cool you down on hot days, the city of Kleve has developed its own flyer, which is available at DialogPunkt Kleve. In the workshop, interested parties can learn how to set up a weather station themselves. In his lecture on 12 June, Akke Wilmes from the NRW consumer advice centre will answer questions about the energy transition. The architect and energy consultant is looking forward to input and questions from the audience.

Science explained simply: Sustainable food systems

One item on the programme of the ‘Sustainable Nutrition’ theme week from 19 to 21 June is the presentation of their research into food systems and agroforestry projects by HSRW scientists. On Thursday, 20 June, participants will gain an insight into the green diversity of Kleve’s city gardens during a stroll through Kleve. This will be followed by a joint visit to the community gardens in Kleve. Haus Mifgash will be a guest at the first ‘Klima Café Kleve’. Experiences and ideas for a more sustainable future will be gathered over tea and snacks. On Friday evenings, interested parties will have the opportunity to learn more about agroforestry systems. Dr Ana Kreter from our Agroforestry Living Laboratory team will not only introduce regional agroforestry partners, but also invite you to taste agroforestry products.

Sustainable mobility: Experience nature, save CO2

The Department of Climate Protection, Environment and Sustainability of the city of Kleve is presenting the ‘City Cycling’ campaign together with the ADFC Kleve district association. On Friday 28 June, they will be showcasing bikes, cargo bikes, trailers and transport accessories. They will be joined by ‘Froggi’, the electric cabin scooter from HSRW, which has been in use since May. The ADFC has also developed tour offers for the DialogPunkt Kleve. Interested visitors are invited to take free test rides. A bicycle repair café will take place on Wednesday 26 June under the motto ‘Make your bike fit for summer’.

Sustainable mobility in the Lower Rhine region involves more than just cycling: Prof. Dr Imgard Buder from our transformation project ‘Hydrogen on the Lower Rhine’ will speak on Thursday, 27 June about the HSRW’s current research into hydrogen as a new energy source. A panel discussion on Thursday evening will explore new and flexible transport solutions and provide an overview of the current status of mobility options in Kleve and the surrounding area. This is an opportunity to play an active role in shaping a mobility vision that is tailored to the needs and requirements of Kleve’s citizens.

DialogPunkt Kleve is the first regional office to be opened as part of our project. Other municipalities have already signalled their interest in setting up an office.