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The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units
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It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
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Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
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The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
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It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
European cities’ commitments to achieving climate neutrality even ahead of the overall EU horizon of 2050 is truly inspiring, but as time progresses it occasionally comes to light that the reality proves tougher than well-meaning objectives.
That’s why the Austrian capital, Vienna, has decided to add an extra layer of commitment by making its climate-neutrality goal a legal mandate with the recent adoption of the Vienna Climate Act.
"The City of Vienna is thus the first federal state in Austria to set a legally binding framework for Vienna's climate goals," says the city’s Climate Councilor, Jürgen Czernohorszky.
The councillor explained that this step anchors the local model of socially just climate protection with effective measures and public participation. He, however, added that it was not enough in terms of ambition because the most important thing was for the Austrian federal government to promulgate similar legislation. Hopefully, the local act can serve as a blueprint.
The Vienna Climate Act does not start from scratch. It forms a clear and binding framework for a large bundle of instruments and measures that have already been implemented by the city: be it the climate roadmap, its implementation strategies and measures, or the climate budget.
The Act enshrines the goal of climate neutrality and climate-neutral administration by 2040 and builds on the 3 Cs of the City of Vienna: climate protection, climate adaptation and circular economy.
Other important elements of the Vienna Climate Act are public participation and legal protection. For example, participation by the public and the Vienna Environmental Office is mandatory when updating the climate roadmap.
What’s more, Viennese residents and NGOs can also be active participants in this process by submitting an application for the updating of the climate roadmap if 5 years have passed since the last update.
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
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