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== Carbon neutral University of Graz - their project and approach to climate protection == | == Carbon neutral University of Graz - their project and approach to climate protection == | ||
The main goal of the project "Klimaneutrale Universität Graz" is the reduction of CO2 emissions at the University of Graz and vision of carbon neutrality. The head of the project is PhD. student Christian Kozina from the Institute of Geography and Regional science at the University of Graz. It is part of his dissertation project Nachhaltige Klimaneutralität im Dienstleistungssektor – Transdisziplinäre Fallstudie an der Universität Graz“ (Sustainable carbon-neutrality in the service sector - transdisciplinary case study at the university Graz). The carbon neutrality is included as a strategic aim in the development plan for the period 2013-2018.[3] | The main goal of the project "Klimaneutrale Universität Graz" is the reduction of CO2 emissions at the University of Graz and vision of carbon neutrality. The head of the project is PhD. student Christian Kozina from the Institute of Geography and Regional science at the University of Graz. It is part of his dissertation project Nachhaltige Klimaneutralität im Dienstleistungssektor – Transdisziplinäre Fallstudie an der Universität Graz“ (Sustainable carbon-neutrality in the service sector - transdisciplinary case study at the university Graz). The carbon neutrality is included as a strategic aim in the development plan for the period 2013-2018. The project was published for the public in the March in 2012 within the action "Klimaschutz? Ja, bitte! " ( Climate protection? Yes, please!)The university want to report on climate protection of Univesity of Graz every year.[3] | ||
The project focuses on different issues with the potential to decrease emissions. Potential for total reduction of emissions was identified within the areas of electricity, heating and mobility. In the terms of heating and electricity, there is not so much effort needed. Both of them are already based on renewable resources, which is quite common in Austria. Within the mobility issue, there are many ways how to reduce CO2 emissions. Public transport and cycling are promoted in order to limit the environmental impact of private vehicles. Other areas covered by the project are nutrition and consumption. There is some possibility for the decrease of emissions within both of them, altough total reduction is impossible. | The project focuses on different issues with the potential to decrease emissions. Potential for total reduction of emissions was identified within the areas of electricity, heating and mobility. In the terms of heating and electricity, there is not so much effort needed. Both of them are already based on renewable resources, which is quite common in Austria. Within the mobility issue, there are many ways how to reduce CO2 emissions. Public transport and cycling are promoted in order to limit the environmental impact of private vehicles. Other areas covered by the project are nutrition and consumption. There is some possibility for the decrease of emissions within both of them, altough total reduction is impossible. | ||