Grandmas and Grandpas for future: Together for a green Schwäbisch Gmünd!

Grandmas and Grandpas for future: Together for a green Schwäbisch Gmünd!

In the Kulturcafé Paletti in Schwäbisch Gmünd, the group "Grandmas and Grandpas for Future" (O4F) meets, which has been fighting for more climate protection since its foundation in 2021. At a typical meeting, around 15 participants discuss different topics of local and federal politics as well as environmental protection. The group is open to everyone, regardless of a possible grandchildren interaction. Rainer Reusch, the oldest member at the age of 85, underlines the role of the 50+ generation in social discourse.

o4f pursues positive approaches to promoting sustainable life. In your booklets, give tips on how to make a contribution through small changes: collect from garbage to eating less meat to buying regional products. Instead of confrontation, the members rely on role models and options for motivation to motivate like -minded people. Despite the remarkable gratitude from the population, they also experience rejection.

commitment to a better future

The group's initiatives go beyond pure discussion rounds. O4F has contacted the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd with concrete goals and, among other things, calls for the creation of green urbanity and the expansion of bicycle roads. Professor Helmar Schöne thinks it is important that interest associations such as O4F contribute to democracy and indicate that each of us can actively stand up for positive changes.

On your website, the initiative will present various visions for cities and villages that will be more sustainable in the future. These concepts include a stronger integration of nature into the urban landscape and more space for neighborly activities as well as the cultivation of fruit and vegetables. It is particularly emphasized that cities should also offer protection against extreme climatic events such as drought and flood. Such approaches could also serve as a model for resistant urban development.

The challenges of urban development

The current developments in urban and social theory require a rethink in urban planning, as reported to the BPB.de More and more people live in cities - forecasts indicate that up to 70% of the world's population will be inhabited by urban areas by 2050. Future urban planning must not only take into account ecological, but also social and economic aspects in order to meet the needs of all generations.

participation is crucial, but the lived social sustainability in many urban development projects often remains inadequate. Responsible actors face the challenge of creating a balance between current and future living conditions. Mobility concepts that facilitate access to resources such as living space or water must also be covered in order to secure sustainable quality of life in urban rooms.

The motivation of the "Grandmas and Grandpas for Future" is clear: With their commitment, they want to help that future generations can grow up in a livable and environmentally friendly city. With their positive approaches and concrete suggestions, they hope to raise awareness of the need for the need for sustainable action and to move society into a redesign towards more respect for nature.