How to achieve a fair heat transition? Freiburg discusses in the Jazzhaus
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How to achieve a fair heat transition in Freiburg?
The Freiburg Environmental Discussions will focus on one of the key questions for climate protection, energy policy, and the daily lives of many households on Tuesday, November 3, 2026: How can the heat transition be made socially just? In the Jazzhaus Freiburg, scientific expertise, municipal perspectives, and direct exchange with the audience come together.
Expert knowledge meets social reality
The evening starts with a greeting from Environmental Mayor Christine Buchheit. Following this, environmental psychologist M. Sc. Charlotte Schmid from the University of Bremen sheds light on the role of citizens in the heat transition. The focus will be on different life situations and support needs, such as those of older property owners, single parents, and condominium owners' associations.
The future of gas supply
The second keynote addresses the energy policy and urban societal dimension of the heat transition. Apl. Prof. Dr. Philipp Späth from the University of Freiburg will speak about cost risks, responsibilities, and actions regarding the future of gas supply. Experiences from Mannheim and Zurich, as well as current studies on equitable environmental policy, will be included.
Audience mood and exchange
After the two approximately 30-minute lectures, the evening opens up for questions and discussions. The roughly two-hour event will be moderated by Astrid Schaffert from Zukunft KlimaSozial or the Institute for Climate Social Policy. The event atmosphere in the Jazzhaus combines understandable information with an open dialogue between city society, science, and municipal politics.
Event experience for Freiburg
The Freiburg Environmental Discussions are aimed at interested citizens, particularly students. The organization by the City of Freiburg and the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources of the University of Freiburg creates a professionally supported framework for orientation, classification, and joint discussion. Registration is not required; early arrival is recommended, as no seat reservations are possible.
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Those who want to understand the social, financial, and political questions associated with heating replacement, building renovation, and the transition of gas supply will experience an informative and dialogue-oriented evening at the Jazzhaus. The event offers concrete perspectives on a fair heat transition and invites participants to actively consider the future of heat supply in Freiburg.
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