Climate Protection Concept of the University of Potsdam
Many of the projects already carried out by the Environmental Commission directly or indirectly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and thus to climate protection. However, the need for action is more urgent than ever, and a drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is absolutely essential.
For this reason, the University of Potsdam has decided to develop an integrated climate protection plan, funded by the German federal government’s National Climate Protection Initiative. As a practical guide, the plan serves as a strategic basis for decision-making and a planning tool for the University of Potsdam’s current and future climate protection efforts.
By identifying areas of potential, effective measures to reduce climate-damaging emissions were identified. The goals of the climate protection plan are aligned with national climate protection targets, which call for an 80 to 95 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Seven key areas were addressed as part of the concept:
- Real estate and energy efficiency
- Use of renewable energy
- Mobility
- Nutrition
- Green IT
- Procurement and waste management
- Education
All measures developed, as well as the proposed measures submitted, were evaluated for their effectiveness and ranked.
Ultimately, the proposed measures included in the climate protection plan should fulfill the purpose for which they were created: the targeted reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions generated by the university and its members.
Umsetzung Klimaschutzkonzept 03/24
Das Klimaschutzkonzept der Universität Potsdam
Maßnahmenkatalog zum Klimaschutzkonzept
Summary of Climate Protection Concept
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Founding
The implementation of the integrated climate protection plan is funded by the National Climate Protection Initiative under the Municipal Guidelines (funding code 03K13801, funding period: October 2020 – September 2023).
National Climate Action Initiative
Through the National Climate Initiative, the Federal Ministry for the Environment has been launching and supporting numerous projects since 2008 that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Its programs and projects cover a wide range of climate protection activities, from the development of long-term strategies to concrete assistance and investment support measures. This diversity ensures a steady stream of good ideas. The National Climate Action Initiative helps embed climate protection at the local level. It benefits consumers as well as businesses, municipalities, and educational institutions.
The development of the integrated climate protection plan was also funded under this guideline (grant number 03KK09662, funding period: November 2018 – January 2020).
Participating partners:
Project Management Jülich www.ptj.de/klimaschutzinitiative-kommunen
Arcadis Germany GmbH www.arcadis.com