/

Vote could supercharge Berlin's climate plans

24 March 2023
31449
2023-03-24 16:44

Voters in Berlin go to the polls Sunday to decide on a proposal that would force the city government to drastically ramp up the capital's climate goals. The referendum calls for Berlin to become climate neutral by 2030.

This means that within less than eight years, the city would not be allowed to contribute further to global warming.An existing law sets a deadline for achieving that goal at 2045, which is also Germany's national target.

The agreement aims to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared with the pre-industrial average.To draw attention to the vote, organisers conducted a large-scale advertising campaign, helped by donations of almost 1.2 million euros.

While about 150,000 euros came from crowdfunding, most of the money was provided by philanthropic organisations and individuals.

-- End --