KliX³ - Nationwide long-term study on the CO2 balance of private households
Long-term study
Everyone can contribute to climate protection. But is that enough for a climate-neutral life? Can this even work in the near future? Which measures are effective and which are suitable for our current living situation?
The KliX³ project is conducting the first nationwide long-term study on theCO2 balance of private households in collaboration with the Federal Environment Agency and the University of Freiburg. Research is being conducted into how climate-neutral living can be achieved, which climate protection measures are typically implemented and which obstacles and successes can be seen in everyday practice.
Hof is one of ten pilot municipalities
Hof is one of ten pilot municipalities and is calling on the people of Hof to take part in the study.
Participants can expect a toolbox for drawing up a personal climate plan, a guide "Ways to a climate-neutral life" and a three-part online course with plenty of space for sharing experiences. Once a year, participants use the Federal Environment Agency's calculator to determine their owncarbon footprint.
This provides citizens with a motivating climate protection package. At the same time, the municipality also contributes to gaining knowledge in the field of climate protection and supports research.
Kick-off event
The kick-off event for the project will take place on March 5, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the VHS Hofer Land . The dates for the online workshops will be announced in good time. Participation is free of charge.
Registration is now possible at www.klix3.de or by email to kontakt(at)klix3.de.
Conceptual basis
The content of KliX³ is based on the "Triad for the Climate" developed by the "3 fürs Klima" association with the elements 1) Creating acarbon footprint with the Federal Environment Agency's calculator, 2) Reducing the footprint with small and large measures in everyday life and 3) Increasing the handprint with commitment, climate-friendly compensation and investing for climate protection.
KliX³ concentrates on filtering out the next possible, relevant small and large steps. KliX³ focuses on "big points" with great leverage and teaches serenity, especially when it comes to "peanuts" that have comparatively little impact on the climate. The triad provides climate-committed people with a tried-and-tested tool for combining fun and enjoyment with effectiveness in climate protection. The gamification approach and the opportunity to exchange ideas make it fun to apply the scientifically sound suggestions to your own life - from "just do it" tips to ambitious measures. "We have underpinned the options for action presented with findings from environmental psychology to help you overcome any inner couch potato," explains Luzia Walsch, psychologist and project manager of the municipal campaign at KliX³.
The basic services offered by KliX³
Contributing to the long-term study: Using the Federal Environment Agency'sCO2 calculator to determine their ownCO2 balance once a year provides participants with a basis for finding their way through the jungle of climate protection measures. Based on the current status, we look at which short or medium-term measures make sense and can be implemented. Participants also have the opportunity to find out more about the background to the calculator and the progress of the study.
Take part in the toolbox: KliX³ offers the opportunity to create a personal climate plan for more climate protection in everyday life. There are many ideas, but where should you start? The KliX³ toolbox playfully guides participants on the path to a climate-neutral life. Instead of juggling many loose ends, they can use this online toolbox to create their own personal climate plan in six modules.
Learn more in the online workshop: Participants are also invited to take part in a three-part online workshop. Each module takes a closer look at one aspect of the "triad" of creating a balance sheet, reducing the footprint and expanding the handprint. The focus of these workshops in a fixed group is the exchange of ideas: because climate protection is teamwork. What's more, climate protection is more fun together. There is also plenty of room for personal questions.
About the nationwide KliX³ project
KliX³ is funded by the National Climate Initiative with funds from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. For the first time, KliX³ is setting up a nationwideCO2 calculator panel in which participants can balance theirCO2 emissions annually and thus keep track of their climate protection successes over time. Klix³ stands for "Climate-neutral living in city X". KliX³ was initiated by the association "3 fürs Klima"(www.3fuersklima.de) and KlimAktiv(www.klimaktiv.de).
3 fürs Klima is a non-profit association with the aim of creating and spreading awareness and knowledge about effective individual action options for climate protection in accordance with the Paris goal and has attracted nationwide attention and saved over 20,000 tons ofCO2 in 2021 with the climate bet(www.dieklimawette.de).
KlimAktiv gemeinnützige Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Klimaschutzes mbH develops software forcarbon accounting for companies, municipalities and other organizations and enables its partners to actively protect the climate by raising awareness of their owncarbon footprint.