Achieving goals playfully with these gamification examples

Gamification motivates people in a wide range of areas Gamification works in many areas, from employee health to climate protection and learning. It lowers entry barriers by presenting tasks in a playful way, sparking interest and encouraging participation. In health or climate protection, gamification not only aims to motivate but also to foster lasting behavioral […]

Citizens for climate action

Planung Klimaschutz für Bürgerinnen und Bürger

Develop a Thoughtful Climate Action Strategy Many municipalities understand the urgency of taking action on climate protection. What is often missing is a clear roadmap to address this complex challenge efficiently. There is also concern that implementation could bring problems, dependencies, or unnecessary delays. This step-by-step plan shows how to develop a thoughtful climate action […]

What drives the success of climate change projects in Germany?

Deutsche Klimaschutzprojekte - Renaturierung von Moorlandschaften

Working hand in hand for climate protection The climate change projects described here in Germany pursue a variety of goals — such as reducing emissions, adapting to climate change, conserving resources, and promoting biodiversity. Cities, municipalities, research institutions, companies, and citizen initiatives often work together to develop innovative solutions. Many of these projects rely on […]

Decarbonization strategy as necessity and opportunity

Dekarbonisierung - Notwendigkeit und Chance

Meaning of Decarbonization: Decarbonization refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere by human activities. The goal is to minimize the release of greenhouse gases in order to combat global warming and its potentially devastating impacts on the climate. This goal is achieved through: Decarbonization is a central […]

Community-focused sustainable urban development

Nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung Radwegeplanung

To effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the municipal level, a comprehensive decarbonization pathways are needed. It constitutes an important pillar of sustainable urban development. Key measures include the expansion of renewable energy, energy-efficient renovation of public and private buildings, climate-friendly mobility, urban greening, and a functioning circular economy. Developing a municipal climate protection plan […]

Why do we need a carbon budget?

Klima-Taler CO2-Budget

Carbon budget and CO2 balance The carbon budget specifies the maximum amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that may be emitted into the atmosphere in order to meet a specific climate target. It is therefore a self-defined variable used to quantify climate targets and prioritize climate measures. The carbon footprint, on the other hand, records the […]

How Data Analysis Improves Urban Planning

Wie Datenauswertung die Stadtplanung verbessert

Discover in our webinar how Aachen, by using the Klima-Taler App Aachen.move, is able to make precise and agile decisions in urban planning. To tailor mobility in Aachen specifically to the needs of its residents and to achieve the declared goal of the “Climate Neutral City 2030”, Aachen introduced the Aachen.move app in July 2022. […]

AI for greener mobility: Successful project in the city of Aachen.

KI für umweltfreundlichere Mobilität: Erfolgreiches Projekt in der Stadt Aachen

A joint webinar on November 10, 2022 – 12:00pm: City of Aachen, Motiontag and Changers. Join our team for a webinar on Thursday, November 10 at 12pm. Together with Kay Oebels and Michael Pielen from the City of Aachen, Daniela Schiffer from Klima-Taler and Fabien Sauthier from our technology partner MOTIONTAG, we will talk about […]

Eco Tokens and Climate Currency in Municipal Climate Protection

Gamification für smart cities

Playing is just for kids? Not at all. In Germany, around 34.4 million people play video games. In this article, you will learn how to use the game instinct to sustainably inspire citizens for municipal climate protection. “Whoever can jump rope the longest wins!” Or, “Don’t step on a line on the floor until you […]

How do CO2 savings become climate coins?

Klima-Taler CO2 Berechnung

Anyone who supports municipal climate protection and uses the climate coin app to save CO2 is automatically credited with climate coins. Walking, cycling and using public transport – every climate-friendly distance travelled is measured and converted into climate coins. What the Climate Coin app does here without the user’s intervention is based on statistical calculations. […]