Three metropolises in the climate dialogue: Vienna, Hamburg and Zurich combined!
Three metropolises in the climate dialogue: Vienna, Hamburg and Zurich combined!
Innere Stadt, Wien, Österreich - On June 11th and 12th, 2023, the city councilors of Vienna, Hamburg and Zurich met as part of the “Triolog” in Vienna. Mayor Michael Ludwig welcomed the city president of Zurich, Corine Mauch, and Hamburg's first mayor, Peter Tschentscher to discuss urgent topics such as climate protection and renewable energies. This initiative, which has existed since 2019, has now established itself as an important meeting point for the exchange between the metropolises.
Sustainability in focus
During their visit, the three politicians visited the large heat pump of Vienna Energie in Simmering, among other things. Mayor Ludwig described this innovative facility as exemplary. Corine Mauch was impressed by the dimensions of the pumping station and made a comparison to a similar facility in Zurich, which is considerably smaller. Peter Tschentscher also admitted that Hamburg was behind Vienna in the development of large -scale heat pumps, but the initial plans were initiated to catch up in this area.The waste disposal project "Waste2Value" was also discussed, another component for sustainable urban development. This shows that not only the energy supply, but also the use of resources played a central role in the conversations.
Urban partnerships and climate goals
The city heads agreed that international cooperation is essential to counter the common challenges in terms of climate change and the energy transition. With the aim of reaching the Paris climate goals, more and more cities are committed to perceiving their responsibility in climate protection. The importance of such networking is also emphasized by the climate and energy partnerships that are strong for dialogue between Germany and 33 partner countries worldwide. These initiatives strive to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 and to promote progress in partner countries.
Another central topic is the expansion of renewable energies, in particular the heat supply via local and district heating networks. The thermal recycling of waste also plays an important role. Municipal heat plans, which are now set up in different federal states, offer clarity and planning security for both companies as well as homeowners. In Germany, these plans are to be implemented for smaller municipalities for smaller municipalities by June 30, 2026 for municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants and until June 30, 2028.
give way to the future
The experiences from Vienna, Hamburg and Zurich can serve as a model for other cities that have to deal with similar challenges. Extreme weather events, such as flooding and heat waves, are facing ever greater challenges. Measures to adapt the infrastructure and to improve energy efficiency are therefore at the top of the agenda.
In summary, it can be said that the exchange and cooperation between these innovative metropolises can make an important contribution to solving global problems. By looking outside the box and learning from each other, solutions can be found that have a positive effect not only locally, but also globally.For everyone who is interested in the current developments in the climate and energy sector, these meetings are a sign that a lot can be achieved together. The challenges may be great, but you can move a lot with a strong network and the will to change.
meinzirk.at | Climateenandersergypartnerships.org | staedtetag.de
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