We would like to introduce you to some successful projects and measures of Wolfsburg's Agenda 21, which we have initiated and implemented, or are implementing, together with the broad commitment of citizens, associations, politics and the city administration:
In 2023, the Agenda 21 Forum "Conservation of Biodiversity", in cooperation with the City of Wolfsburg and the Nature Conservation Center, held the competition "Nature-oriented gardens and balconies in Wolfsburg wanted". All Wolfsburg residents were invited to take part in the competition and submit pictures from their garden or balcony. The jury was impressed by the entries submitted: great gardens close to nature, balconies with a variety of designs and converted gravel gardens - the range of entries was long and extensive. The best entries were awarded prizes at the end of the competition.
Tips and suggestions for insect- and nature-friendly front gardens, gardens or balconies are contained in the following leaflets:
Wolfsburg is awarded the title again
Last year, the city of Wolfsburg was once again awarded the title 'Fairtrade City' for two years by the non-profit association TransFair e. V.. The city of Wolfsburg has been proud of this title since June 8, 2010. In order to fill the project Fairtrade City with life, actions are continuously designed to support Fair Trade.
For the title renewal, the city of Wolfsburg had to prove that it continues to meet all five criteria of the Fairtrade Towns campaign. These include support for fair trade being set out in a council resolution, a steering group coordinating the activities, fair trade products being offered in stores and restaurants, schools, clubs and churches carrying out educational work on fair trade, and active public relations work.
Mayor Dennis Weilmann is delighted with the award: "As a municipality, we have a role model function and want to set a good example in many areas of life. The Fairtrade Cities project shows that with commitment, a change for the better is possible and that everyone can make a difference. I am proud that Wolfsburg belongs to the international network of Fairtrade Cities and in this context I would like to thank all those involved, especially the volunteers."
Wolfsburg is one of over 800 Fairtrade cities in Germany. The global network of Fairtrade Cities comprises over 2,000 Fairtrade Cities in 36 countries, including the United Kingdom, Sweden and Brazil. Fairtrade cities promote fair trade at the municipal level and are the result of a successful network of actors from civil society, politics and business who work together to promote fair trade locally.
Agenda 21 Forum "North-South Cooperation
The Fairtrade City project in Wolfsburg is coordinated by the Agenda 21 forum "North-South Cooperation". The Agenda 21 forum is made up of volunteer citizens, representatives of the world store, church congregations, schools, the city administration, Kindernothilfe and other institutions. The working group meets about every two months and is open to everyone. Are you interested in participating? You are cordially invited.
Dates and further information - also about the project "Fairtrade City" - at the Agenda 21 office of the city of Wolfsburg, Mrs. Schoß, Tel: 05361-28 25 13
Wolfsburg is a Fairtrade City: This is how you can join in:
- Small steps are crucial.
- Look for the Fairtrade seal when shopping.
- Store in world stores (e.g. Weltladen Pueblo, Porschestraße 84, or Eine-Welt-Laden St. Michael Vorsfelde).
- When visiting restaurants, ask specifically for Fairtrade products or select Fairtrade products.
- Raise the issue of fair trade in your own environment.
- Inquire about the origin of the products.
- Attend current events on fair trade topics.
Fair trade has the effect of improving the lives of people and families involved in production in developing and emerging countries. Fair trade standards include, for example, long-term and transparent trading relationships, minimum prices, environmentally friendly cultivation methods, opportunities for advance financing and the prohibition of exploitative child labor. Think globally- act locally - supporting fair trade is a good way to put this Agenda 21 motto into practice.
In recent decades, nature has been increasingly pushed out of the 
out of the field. Hedges, copses, flower strips or water bodies between the fields are rare. In addition, the barn owl is considered an endangered species.
Worldwide, including in Wolfsburg, the existence of amphibians is threatened and the 
threatened and affected by species extinction. The causes lie mainly in the impairment and destruction of their habitats and in the change of environmental conditions.
by Sassi / pixelio.de
The habitats of many animal and plant species in the Wolfsburg 
area are endangered, partly destroyed and constricted.
Suitable areas are to be converted into flower-rich and insect-friendly meadows.