URBAN CLIMATE REBELS Gelsenkirchen 23

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In this Erasmus+ mobility event we focused on low-threshold options to influence the micro-climate in our living spaces. During intra-and extracurricular activities, students learned about the importance of the micro-climate for urban heat islands. By practising a hands-on approach, they gained knowledge and experience first hand and thus internalised ways of improving the micro-climate in their immediate surroundings.

Raised Bed WORKSHOP

Some preliminaries

Hands on it!

Setting a plan

Thinktank

Enjoying the process

We feel and we do!

BAT 2 students conducted this workshop to 2n ESO students in autumn 2023.

Have a closer look!

The School

SOME HIGHLIGHTS

ÜCKENDORF

This disadvantaged suburb is an example of succesful urban society in the industrial city of Gelsenkirchen, 262,528 in inhabitants. Programmes like this are redeveloping buildings and making them available at low cost for new usage options. Creativity and art are a driving force for change.

COMMUNAL WORK IN AN ECOLOGICAL FARM IN BOCHUM

About the farm

The Bergmann farm was rediscovered and revived in 2012 as a residential project with a workshop. Since then, two hectares of green space have been designed and cultivated according to a holistic concept that also applies permaculture principles. In addition to the central aspects of biodiversity, education for sustainable development and the meeting and networking character, the garden serves as a pleasant rest and relaxation area as well as a place for cultural events.

The Erasmus Experience

Some feedback

Erasmus+ makes us more self-refelctive. We can see who we are through the differnces and the similarities we observe within other cultures.