Climate Caravan promotes sustainable and climate-adaptive initiatives
In 2018 and 2019 alderman Dorus Klomberg toured through the municipality of Rheden with the Climate Caravan. His goal: having people talk about good initiatives and developments in the fields of sustainability, energy, and climate adaptation. A fine way to garner support among the residents for policy in which climate adaptation plays an increasingly greater part.
With the Caravan, the alderman travelled to residents, entrepreneurs, collaborative partners, and neighbourhood initiatives. Thus, he spoke with a wide range of people, such as a school principal, a member of the district water board, a farmer, and a school pupil. These meetings have produced commendable short films, which can inspire others to take action themselves.
Foto: MVOtv
Short films
MVOTV has accompanied the alderman and recorded the films. In 2018, a short film was made every week, with effect from Sustainability Day, on 10 October. This has generated a total of ten short films. On 11 April 2019, the Climate Caravan embarked on a new tour.
Does it work?
The power of this project is that the municipality is listening to its residents rather than telling them what to do. The Caravan comes by and draws inspiration from the stories told by residents and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the municipal authorities have noticed that everyone appreciates the opportunity to show his or her initiative to others. Everyone can join in, even if their project only involves something minor in their backyard. This low-threshold approach is working, and the topics vary widely.
Contact person
Marjolein Huijskes
Programmamanager Rhedense Klimaataanpak
(026) 49 76 911
energiek@rheden.nl