Skive Municipality, a partner in the Speak Up project, held an informative meeting on January 16 for local communities interested in joining the Klimalandsby (Climate Village) project. Skive Municipality, situated in the Limfjord region of northwest Denmark within the Central Denmark Region, is a vibrant community of around 46.000 residents. Surrounded by natural beauty, the municipality is dedicated to promoting a high quality of life and actively engaging citizens in local initiatives.
Community involvement towards the green transition
As part of the Speak-Up project, Klimalandsbyerne is set to become a pilot area, where innovative methods will be developed to actively engage citizens in the green transition. The primary goal is to encourage behavioral change and empower individuals to take proactive steps towards green actions. Through Speak-Up, Skive municipality envisions developing and testing strategies that foster community involvement, encourage eco-conscious decision-making, and promote sustainable practices.
Skive Municipality supports this initiative for the development of the first two climate villages. The project's aim is to involve citizen participation in the green transition, where Klimalandsbyerne will be at the forefront of promoting reduced consumption and green actions. The community around sustainability will act as the driving force behind ideas, small initiatives, and grow into larger, collective actions.
Positive response and community engagement
A total of 25 participants attended the meeting with great interest and inquisitiveness. The feedback received confirms that it was more than just an informational evening; it was an event that sparked thoughts and ideas among the attendees. Skive Municipality is excited about the positive response and the engagement generated by the meeting. Already, several local communities have reached out expressing their interest in organizing similar meetings, indicating a broad enthusiasm for the project and its objectives.
The knowledge on participation and engaging communities gained through these initiatives will benefit all Speak Up partners.
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