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ATLANTIS hybrid transatlantic youth summer academy on climate protection and adaptation to climate change | July 11-15, 2022
(deutsche Version weiter unten) ATLANTIS 2022 connects youth from the Atlanta area in the United States with youth in the Ruhr Valley in Germany through an immersive training program. Participants learn about climate change, and biodiversity loss and health and learn how to address these two challenges, both at the local level and in a…
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Cradle to Cradle – leaving a big and positive footprint
The C2C school of thought is characterized by a positive conception of man with a positive footprint: as beneficial organisms humans are a part of the environment. Old patterns of thinking are abandoned, while new paths towards intelligent abundance are established. The C2C design concept is based on the fundamental assumptions of the C2C school…
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POCACITO in the US – Eight to Infinity
Since POCACITO’s inception five years ago, the program has evolved into a broad series of events and exchanges that have touched five continents. The desire for informed, inspired dialogue about urban sustainability continues to grow as the consequences of inaction become more evident. What has been particularly powerful about the project, however, is the determined…
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POCACITO at the APA
We had the opportunity to join participants from POCACITO in Germany tours at the American Planners Association’s National Planning Conference in New Orleans. It was both motivating and humbling to hear how the concept and execution of the POCACITO programs are helping to shape the future of urban sustainability. We want to congratulate all POCACITO…
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POCACITO Webinar: Baltimore Green Network – A Plan for a Green and Connected City
Watch our POCACITO webinar To increase equity, livability, and resiliency, city leaders and community partners are taking a new approach to open space. Cities are investing in “green networks,” holistic systems that connect parks and natural resources with safe, accessible routes for both people and wildlife. Green networks enhance a city’s existing assets, while…
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Now Accepting Applications for POCACITO in Germany 2018
Ecologic Institute invites you to apply for the 2018 POCACITO in Germany tour to explore first-hand how German cities are achieving climate-friendly mobility. If you are working for a city or regional authority, are a city planner or part of civil society organizations working on transport and mobility, then you have the unique opportunity to directly engage…
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POCACITO coming to Minneapolis, Memphis and Detroit
From September 25 to 30, POCACITO will host a series of meetings in Minneapolis, Memphis and Detroit to explore the post-carbon future for these three US cities. Our very special guests on the road will be Chiara Lucchini, an architect from Turin, Italy, focusing on revitalizing industrial sites for business, residential and recreational use; Oeystein Leonardsen, a…
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POCACITO Invites You to Germany
We are currently accepting applications for the inaugural POCACITO tour in Germany. You can find more information and submit your application here.
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