Being creative for climate protection: Projects for schoolchildren presented

Created: 11/30/2022, 5:00 p.m

By: Christiane Mühlbauer

Martin Jochner, initiator of the "100x climate neutral" initiative and biology and chemistry teacher in Traunstein, gave a lecture at the Center for Environment and Culture.

Living climate-neutral has nothing to do with the loss of quality of life.

Martin Jochner, high school teacher from Traunstein © arp

As part of the sustainability week at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences (KSH) in Benediktbeuern, Martin Jochner reported on what it's like to live climate-neutrally.

Projects for students were also presented.

Benediktbeuern – The Catholic Foundation University had now invited to a “Sustainability Week” for the first time.

There were over 40 events at the two locations in Benediktbeuern and Munich, which were not only open to students and a specialist audience, but also to the public.

The aim was to raise awareness of sustainability issues, especially in the context of social work, health and care as well as religious education, to discuss current issues and to develop solution-oriented approaches.

Jochner is the initiator of the "100x climate neutral" initiative

One of the events at the Center for Environment and Culture (ZUK) at the Benediktbeuern monastery presented the project "Climate-neutral living".

Martin Jochner, biology and chemistry teacher at the Annette-Kolb-Gymnasium in Traunstein, presented what he had implemented with his students in class.

Jochner is also the initiator of the "100x Climate Neutral" initiative, which he launched together with his wife Lucia.

The aim was to find 100 people who live climate-neutral.

There are now significantly more participants and various small groups in the project throughout Germany.

Numerous teachers came to Jochner's lecture.

Jochner: "Quality of life is not decreasing"

"Living climate-neutrally has nothing to do with the loss of quality of life," said Jochner.

Many would worry about having to mortify themselves.

"We have had completely different experiences," said the Inzeller when he spoke about the four areas of consumption, mobility, nutrition and heating/electricity.

In the area of ​​nutrition, for example, you can discover many “exciting things” on your doorstep.

As an example, he showed the "Judasohr" mushroom that grows on his elder.

But you don't have to dine that unusual.

Buying regionally produced food is very important for climate protection, said Jochner.

He also reported on "numerous moments of happiness" after successfully repairing various household items.

This is how you can motivate students

As part of a P seminar at his high school, Jochner organized a multi-day event on climate-neutral living.

Is it easy to get students interested in this topic?

That varies, says Jochner.

He estimates that around 20 percent of young people are generally open to this topic, and another 20 percent could be motivated by accompanying activities, such as those of a sporting nature.

A third group could be involved through creative offers.

The teacher explained that different approaches are required for such a project at the school.

Once active, however, the young people were very motivated, especially when it came to their specific life situation.

Jochner showed examples from a video film that the project participants had made.

“Then I experienced a great willingness to experiment with them,” said the teacher.

For example, they had a lot of fun conducting a clothing swap to think about their own consumption.

But above all, the topic of mobility plays a major role for many in the country - there is usually no way around the car.

"Cycling is okay in the summer, but in the winter, when you want to go out in the evenings, it's no longer possible."

Local politics is required

Local politicians are also required to think about the needs of young people.

In addition, local companies would have to be involved.

"Climate protection is a joint task." The seminar participants discussed a number of questions, for example whether it makes sense to compensate for climate protection financially, as various projects offer.

"Then the thought quickly arises that you buy yourself free," said one teacher.

Jochner explained that you need "both steps" - i.e. both actions and compensation.

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Further information and contact to Martin Jochner on the Internet at 100xklimaneutral.com

You can find more current news from the region around Bad Tölz at Merkur.de/Bad Tölz.