Lausitz Future Workshop: Energy revolution for a climate-neutral region!

Lausitz Future Workshop: Energy revolution for a climate-neutral region!

As part of the 2025 university competition, ten innovative projects were awarded today that address the pressing issues of energy supply in the context of climate change. The TU Dresden can look forward to a special award: Katharina Hunger will be funded with 10,000 euros for her project “Future Workshop Lausitz 2050 – Energy in Focus” in order to develop concrete approaches to the energy transition by the end of the year. tu-dresden.de reports that the project offers interactive workshops for multiple target groups, including researchers, citizens and entrepreneurs.

In the “Future Workshop” participants have the opportunity to slip into the role of decision-makers and develop visions for a sustainable energy landscape in 2050. Conflicts of objectives are simulated and innovative approaches are developed taking into account economic and legal framework conditions. The workshops take place at various locations, including Dock3 in Lausitz and the Cosmo Science Forum in Dresden, both of which contribute to the practical implementation of the project.

Focus on collaboration

A central concern of the “Lausitz Future Workshop” is to bring together the interests of business, science, culture, politics and civil society. This cross-state initiative, which is funded by the federal government and the states of Saxony and Brandenburg, is committed to sustainable structural change in Lusatia. In this region, which is characterized by its diverse landscapes and historical culture, the actors are faced with the challenge of phasing out brown coal in accordance with climate protection policy goals. The project, which was implemented by the end of 2020, places particular emphasis on involving companies, associations, experts and civil society in order to work together on sustainable solutions zw-lausitz.de.

The university competition, which is announced annually by WiD in cooperation with various institutions and the BMBF, aims to promote a dialogue between science and the public and to offer further education and training. The topics of the competition range from renewable energies to energy policy decisions to artistic perspectives on sustainable energy systems, so that creative solutions are in the foreground.

The challenges of energy policy

At a time when energy policy and climate change are closely linked, innovative approaches are essential. The adaptability of energy policy in the face of extreme weather events and the need for decarbonization pose new challenges for companies and governments. International cooperation is becoming increasingly important. Agreements such as the Paris Agreement serve as a guide for measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy bpes.de.

In order to achieve a climate-neutral energy supply, not only political measures are necessary, but also investments in renewable energies and increases in efficiency in energy production and use. At the same time, there are opportunities, for example through the creation of new jobs in the field of renewable energies. A holistic strategy that includes all sectors of society is therefore crucial in order to cope with the effects of climate change and to shape the future of energy supply sustainably.