Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
A city with a long history of environmental awareness and action, Freiburg is a renowned solar and green city, which has been systematically addressing the issue of climate change. Addressing a combination of energy savings, energy efficiency and renewable energy, it presents a diversity of local climate action, also highlighting the need for municipal leadership and community involvement. The latest Climate Protection Strategy 2030 - aiming for a 40% CO2 reduction by 2030 – reaffirms that climate change mitigation continues as a long-term priority for the city administration and citizens, building on local climate action implemented across many sectors.
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