The 2nd edition of the sustainability city plan is here!

Sustainability in Kassel and the surrounding area is becoming even more visible: the second edition of the Kassel sustainability city map has been published and offers an expanded overview of sustainable locations and initiatives - not only in the city, but also for the first time in selected municipalities in the district, including Baunatal, Kaufungen and Ahnatal.

The interactive city map shows where you can shop, repair, borrow or learn about sustainability in Kassel - from regional weekly markets and sustainable restaurants to places that offer educational programs about the environment, fair trade and climate protection. The city map is therefore aimed at everyone who wants to live sustainability in everyday life - whether students, citizens or visitors to the city.

The Kassel Sustainability Map was developed as part of the SDG+ Challenge at the University of Kassel. The University's Green Office was in charge of the project, which was implemented together with the City of Kassel's Office for Schools and Education, the Economy for the Common Good, Fairtrade Town Kassel and Karibu e.V.

The aim: to make sustainable offerings in the region visible and motivate people to live in a resource-conserving way and support local initiatives.

The second edition of the city map not only contains more entries, but also a more detailed categorization. Places for sustainable shopping, borrowing and swapping, restaurants with regional cuisine or educational institutions with a focus on climate protection and social justice are listed. In addition, the wide range of Kassel associations and initiatives on the topic of sustainability is made visible.

Another new feature is the inclusion of sustainable locations outside the city limits: With Baunatal, Kaufungen and Ahnatal, sustainable projects and initiatives from the district of Kassel are coming into focus for the first time.

The Sustainability City Plan strengthens Kassel's role as a committed municipality for sustainable development. It shows how many local projects and companies are already taking responsibility and putting sustainability into practice - from fair trade coffee and regional food to educational programs on the environment and climate protection.

The city is also committed beyond this: Kassel has officially been a "Fairtrade Town" since April 2024 - a sign of its commitment to fair trade and global justice. By 2026, the planned ClimateHub Kassel will also be a platform to further strengthen citizen participation and climate protection in the region.

The Kassel sustainability mapis available online via the Map of tomorrow Kasselcan be accessed. There, users can search specifically for sustainable offers in various categories.

The printed version of the city map will soon be available at participating initiatives, associations, restaurants and stores in Kassel and the surrounding area. Take a look inside now!