The state´s sustainability strategy should firmly anchor the principles of sustainable development in Baden-Württemberg. Acting sustainably means not living at the expense of people in other regions of the world or of future generations. Social justice, ecological viability and economic performance are equally important objectives of the strategy. A sustainability must create synergies between economic and social development and the preservation of an intact environment.
Baden-Württembergs sustainability strategy was launched in the year 2007. It sees itself as a platform discussion important questions of sustainable development – in cooperation between the state, businesses and the society. The green-black state government realigned the sustainability strategy at the beginning of 2022.
Involving citizens, civil society and businesses
“We want to bring sustainability to the people,” emphasizes Environment Minister Thekla Walker. “Because we can only achieve the goals we have set if we join forces as a community.” It is no longer enough to rely on government action alone. Each of us must take responsibility and make our own area sustainable. This applies to individuals, businesses and all sectors of society.
Elements of the State Government´s sustainability strategy
The State Government's sustainability strategy focuses on the following elements:
1. Making sustainability measurable
2. Education for Sustainable Development
3. Youth Platform of the sustainability strategy
4. The Climate Protection Strategy “Businesses do climate protection”
5. N!-Charter Sport
6. Sustainable community development
Sustainability strategy guiding principles
The sustainability strategy of the state of Baden-Württemberg is based on a comprehensive concept of sustainability. It follows the guiding principles for sustainable development set out in the "Brundtland Report" of the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987. In addition, the sustainability strategy incorporates the international guiding principles adopted at the 1992 UN Conference in Rio.