Hello, we are: forum1.5
The forum1.5 is working to meet the 1.5°C target of the Paris Climate Agreement and consists of many initiatives and people from Bayreuth and Upper Franconia in a wide variety of positions in society: administration, politics, church, protest movement are all represented. Together they reflect the diversity of commitment to more climate protection. Behind the forum1.5 is a research project of the Department of Urban and Regional Development at the University of Bayreuth. It aims to analyze the conditions for success in setting up a regional cooperation platform.
WHAT DO WE DO?
The forum1.5 aims to be a platform for everyone in Bayreuth and the Upper Franconia region who is committed to a climate-friendly future. Science, politics, business and civil society should come together to discuss necessary and possible contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A central element of the forum1.5 are the biannual events, at which work on climate protection in Bayreuth and the Upper Franconia region continues. But above all, they serve to network those involved. With the forum1.5, we have established a network in the region over the past 3 years that connects people. It supports them in their work and brings new contributors on board. Regular network meetings were held, lectures with discussions were held, workshops were held, training courses were carried out and a digital platform was set up (WiWa 1.5). This strengthened existing structures and at the same time gave rise to a large number of new project ideas.
WHY DO WE DO THIS?
The Paris goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees is the name of the project and shows the aim of initiating profound change processes in order to avoid further risks. However, the approach goes well beyond greenhouse gas reduction. The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a socially just and solidarity-based transformation in the sense of strong sustainability guide our actions. We want a fair and inclusive coexistence based on the equality and dignity of people. We want to live in a world without poverty in which participation is possible for all. We want to do business in such a way that the natural balance that we share with other living beings benefits and our economic activity does not exceed the limits of the ecosystems.
HOW DID A PORTAL HELP US?
WiWa1.5 connects climate protection in Bayreuth and the Upper Franconia region. It complements the numerous (offline) offers of forum1.5 and facilitates the exchange between those involved and initiatives. From Forchheim to Hof, regional climate protection in Upper Franconia becomes visible. In addition, it offers all initiatives and those involved a professional project management tool for free use. The numerous functions (cloud, news, calendar, surveys) make it easy to network different groups with each other, which has given us the opportunity to stay in touch and advance projects together, especially during the Corona pandemic.
WHICH TOOL DO WE USE THE MOST?
With TransitionHaus Bayreuth eV, we have also set up a “change calendar” that highlights the various offers, meetings and events of numerous initiatives in the region. This not only strengthens networking, but also general visibility in the region.
Visit our portal at https://forum1punkt5.de/wiwa1-5/
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