Think globally – act locally. And at the district level. This is the approach for more climate protection in favorites. Since 2019, the district has been part of the Austria Climate Alliance, in the context of which the climate protection award of the district head of favorites for favorites for schools and companies is awarded. This year the Favoritner Klimafest will also take place on June 5, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Reumannplatz.
Climate test at Reumannplatz
„We consciously decided to hold the 1st climate test for the Reumannplatz – in the heart of favorites. With this we want to carry the topic of sustainability and cleanliness in the middle of the hearts of people. With this place we offer the pupils and all institutions that will be on site with a stand. I cordially invite all favorites to take part in this festival, to find out and to talk to each other
“, Says district manager Marcus Franz.
From the idea for implementation: The special thing about the climate is that it originated from the middle of the schools itself. Pupils, together with teachers, spoke up to Volkshilfe Community Work, Wiener Kinderfreunde active And the district head favorites to put their idea into practice.
„It is impressive to see how much creativity and commitment our students and teachers take up the topic of climate protection. The Favoritner Klimafest shows how lively and practical education can be – and how very young people are willing to help shape their environment. I am proud of the commitment of our schools, which not only convey knowledge, but also live attitude and responsibility
“Says Elisabeth Fuchs, education director for Vienna.
„Only together can we counter the effects of climate change. Strong partnerships between schools, civil society and politics are needed to achieve sustainable changes. The Favoritner Klimafest is a great example of how young people take responsibility and actively contribute to the design of their future for and with their district
.. ” So Tanja Wehsely, Managing Director of Volkshilfe Vienna.
Pupils and teachers of the Schools of FMS-PTS 10, MS Quellenstraße, BHAK/HAS 10, HLW 10 and BG/BRG Pichelmayergasse are actively involved. They design information stands, help build up, give health tips for heat, help with the application via social media and much more.
„Climate protection is a right to children – and children and adolescents show us how to do it! In our park care in favorites and in many other districts, we experience every day how enthusiastic young people are committed to their future. They maintain raised beds, colon boxes and build bee hotels – out of conviction and with a lot of fun. Now take the initiative yourself and become role models for us and others. It is great that the district supports this young force and gives them the space they need
“, Explains Ruben Mörth, chairman of the Wiener Kinderfreunde active.
A festival for everyone
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can get tips and suggestions about climate protection at over 20 hands -on stations and information stands. The various themed islands such as Essen & Biodiversity, professional information & orientation or health & heat invite you to linger and think. The focus is particularly on how climate protection can be made affordable and accessible to everyone.
“The Favoritner Klimafest breaks the complex topic on practical tips and useful information that both students and passerby*Should help in your everyday life. It shows that climate protection does not have to be abstract, but starts directly in the Grätzl. Especially in a diverse district and favorites, climate protection can only succeed if everyone pulls together, says Amar Rajković, project manager at Volkshilfe Community Work.
The 1st Favoritner Klimafest should inspire everyone for climate protection without discouraging. You are aimed not only at students, but also at all favorites.