Aalborg Sustainability Festival

Local Promotion of Sustainability through Festival for Public

Aalborg is the fourth-largest city in Denmark and is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives. The annual sustainability festival is held since 2013 and aims to inspire citizens and businesses to make their everyday life more sustainable. The festival includes workshops and seminars on topics like renewable energy, waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable living. Exhibitions showcase sustainable technologies, products, and projects from local businesses and organizations. Live demonstrations from art and culture showcase sustainable technologies and cultural interventions to raise awareness for environmental issues. The festival is largely enabled by local citizen and community engagement.

The first festival was held in 2013 and in 2024, Aalborg will host the 10th European conference for sustainable cities and local communities (1-3 October 2024). The conference will have a specific focus on the role of local authorities taking responsibility for environmental issues and leading the way for more sustainable cities in Europe.

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InfraPublics Lesson

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