Get Involved: Shaping a Sustainable Future for Rhein-Kreis Neuss
Assessment of Sustainability Practices in the Rhine Area, specifically Neuss
Embrace the vision of a balanced, eco-friendly, and inclusive county! Hans-Jürgen Petrauschke, the dashing County Administrator, is cooking up a sustainability strategy that tackles social, environmental, and economic factors. He invites you, the county's vibrant community, to take part in this transformation.
Jumpstart the process by voicing your opinions in the online survey. By participating, your ideas will be incorporated into the drafting of this ambitious strategy. The strategy is rooted in the 17 United Nations' Global Sustainability Goals and Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics, a thought-provoking approach that treats the economy as an integral part of the larger environment and society [3].
Your Hand in the Mix
Your voices matter! Your submissions from the online survey are the linchpin of the sustainability strategy formation. Key stages in this process include:
- Assessing the Current Situation: A thorough examination to understand where we stand in terms of social, ecological, and economic factors.
- Picking Key Areas: Identifying the thematic fields that demand immediate attention.
- Establishing Guiding Principles: Crafting the cornerstones of our sustainable future.
- Setting Goals: Strategic and operational objectives to nail down.
- Creating Actionable Steps: Turning the big picture into concrete, achievable measures.
A diverse crew, comprising members from various county departments, local municipalities, businesses, agriculture, associations, organizations, education, and culture sectors, work hand-in-hand on this transdisciplinary project. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) provides the funding for this mission [2].
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars! An engaging live online event on April 24th at 6 PM is scheduled, where interested parties can share additional ideas and ask questions about the sustainability strategy.
Win Prizes!
As a token of gratitude, participants in the online survey can enter a raffle with three fantastic prizes:
- Two Season Tickets for the 2026 State Garden Show in Neuss
- A shopping voucher for the Lammertzhof organic farm in Kaarst
- A gift basket brimming with regional delicacies
Click the link https://rkn.nrw/zukunftwandeln to take the questionnaire, which takes approximately ten minutes to complete. Stay updated on the sustainability strategy at https://your-link-here. Here's to our collaborative journey towards a brighter, greener future for Rhein-Kreis Neuss!
[3]: Quantified Doughnut Portrait: A Socio-ecological Assessment of Regional Well-being and a Tool for Action[2]: Rhein-Kreis Neuss - Sustainability and Innovation
- Besides offering suggestions for the home-and-garden aspect, consider voicing your opinions on other lifestyle factors in the online sustainability survey to help shape a Sustainable Future for Rhein-Kreis Neuss, ensuring a more inclusive mix of ideas for the strategy's development.
- As a pioneer of sustainable living, your involvement and ideas submitted in Response to the home-and-garden category in the online survey will contribute significantly to the sustainability strategy formation, empowering the establishment of guiding principles and actionable steps for a balanced, eco-friendly, and inclusive county.
