The project began with a scientific sub-project, in which various regional stakeholders developed a shared vision for a climate-neutral region, defined development paths for various sub-areas, and initiated the first specific project ideas. The entire process and results were documented in a brochure and a comprehensive final report (both in German), making the knowledge gained accessible to other regions. 

One key first result has been the creation of a coaching position for climate protection projects by the Regional Conference Oberland-Ost. The climate coach acts as a central point of contact for climate concerns while supporting and initiating dialogue platforms and implementation projects in the domains of energy, mobility, tourism, agriculture, nutrition, and communication.  

Various participation formats are being employed to network citizens, experts, and decision-makers while exchanging knowledge. 

More information:

• Klimaneutrale Region Oberland-Ost (Exchange platform deinklima.ch; in German) 

• Local energy transition experiments for a low-carbon society (Project information on the website of the Centre for Development and Environment CDE)  

• Klimaneutrale Region und Klimaprojektcoaching (Information about the project and the climate coach on the website of the Regional Conference Oberland-Ost; in German)