Changing from Grayscale to Green
In an effort to bolster climate protection and enhance the cityscape, Düsseldorf has launched a new initiative called "Unseal, Green Up". This urban environmental campaign aims to encourage citizens to transform sealed surfaces into lush green oases.
According to Mobility and Environment Commissioner Jochen Kral, the program offers a simple and uncomplicated way for citizens to get involved in climate adaptation measures. The digital funding program streamlines the process, making it easily accessible for everyone.
The city financially supports private engagement in unsealing surfaces, offering 25 euros per square meter unsealed, with a minimum extent of five square meters. This means that for every five square meters of sealed surface transformed into a green space, a citizen can receive up to 125 euros.
The "Unseal, Green Up" initiative is part of Düsseldorf's broader efforts to strengthen climate protection. By reducing sealed surfaces in cities, the program aims to increase green spaces, improve urban biodiversity, and manage rainwater more sustainably.
Mayor Stephan Keller encourages citizens to participate in the program, transforming sealed surfaces like driveways, parking lots, or courtyards into green areas with plants, grass, or permeable pavement. Citizens can register their projects with the city municipality to receive advice, funding grants, or enter local contests for prizes that reward the best or most impactful conversions.
To qualify, citizens may need to submit before-and-after photos, descriptions, or plans for their "unsealing" efforts. An accompanying short film shows the step-by-step process of unsealing a sealed surface, providing practical guidance for those interested in participating.
The city's social media channels also provide informative and accessible information on the topic, including visual contributions and practical tips. By getting involved in the "Unseal, Green Up" initiative, citizens not only contribute to climate protection but also help to improve the cityscape of Düsseldorf.
For precise and current details about Düsseldorf’s "Unseal, Green Up" action—including how to participate, apply for funding, and compete for prizes—it would be best to consult Düsseldorf’s official city websites, local environmental offices, or community bulletin boards.
- To promote sustainable living and contribute to the environmental science field, citizens can participate in Düsseldorf's urban initiative, "Unseal, Green Up", which encourages transforming sealed surfaces into lush green spaces, such as home-and-garden projects or even altering lifestyle habits by using permeable pavement.
- As part of the broader climate change and environmental science strategies, the "Unseal, Green Up" program in Düsseldorf offers financial support for citizens who unseal surfaces, producing more green spaces and enhancing urban biodiversity, thereby fostering a more sustainable lifestyle.
- By getting involved in the "Unseal, Green Up" initiative, citizens, whether through altering their home-and-garden layout or choosing greener lifestyle choices, can not only help improve the city's climate-change resilience but also boost the overall appeal and appeal of the cityscape, embodying the city's commitment to science, environment, and overall livability.
