Osnabrück Wins German Sustainability Award for Climate Action
Osnabrück's Mayor, Oberbürgermeister Wolfgang Griesert, received the German Sustainability Award for municipalities on October 14, 2019. The city was praised for its strategic and participatory approach to sustainable development and climate protection. Osnabrück's success is evident in its urban 'Masterplan Innenstadt', where citizens actively contributed ideas for sustainable urban development. The city's goal-oriented approach, using the indicator catalog 'KOSMOS', impressed the jury. They also commended Osnabrück's integration work and global responsibility in preserving biodiversity. The award comes with a grant of €30,000, which the city plans to use for kindergartens and daycare centers. Mayor Griesert sees this recognition as a confirmation of the city's strategic planning and an incentive for future action. This year's municipal winners are distinguished by their strategic and participatory approach to climate change and biodiversity preservation. Last year, the award went to Münster. Osnabrück's Mayor Wolfgang Griesert accepted the German Sustainability Award for municipalities. The city's strategic planning and participatory approach to sustainable development and climate protection was praised. The €30,000 grant will go towards kindergartens and daycare centers. This recognition serves as an incentive for the city's future sustainability efforts.
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