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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.[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 som much work 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. | |||
Since 05.03.2012 website of this project offers the possibility to calculate one's own ecological footprint and consumtion of CO2 <sub>2</sub> by the „Zero Emission Calculator“. There is also a space for ideas and solutions how to decrease the consumption of CO2 at the university.CO<sub>2</sub>. | |||
25 projects for the climate protection took place at the university from 2004 until 2011. The newest one began in 2011 ("Klimaneutrale Universität Graz"). | |||
Within of this projects are making the workshops. Since 05.03.2012 can everybody calculate one's comsumption of CO<sub>2</sub> in the „Zero Emission Calculator“ and everybody can describe her solution or ideas of decrease of CO<sub>2</sub>. | Within of this projects are making the workshops. Since 05.03.2012 can everybody calculate one's comsumption of CO<sub>2</sub> in the „Zero Emission Calculator“ and everybody can describe her solution or ideas of decrease of CO<sub>2</sub>. | ||
Monthly the team of this project organizes the meeting, where everybody can contribute.[2] | Monthly the team of this project organizes the meeting, where everybody can contribute.[2] | ||