Why is everyone talking about the climate crisis, digitalisation and a green future – but hardly anyone is talking about the cobalt in smartphones that comes from mines in the Congo? Why are walls being built instead of taking responsibility?

This play gives a voice to the Earth – and to the people whose lives have been exploited for centuries for the wealth of others. It is about colonial wounds, global power, but also about resistance, knowledge and dignity.

Karlsruhe needs to save money, but at the same time wants to invest in climate-friendly future projects such as the expansion of renewable energies. Through cooperation with the citizen energy cooperative BEnKA, solar panels are being installed on municipal roofs, benefiting both the members of the cooperative and citizens. This enables the city to move closer to its climate goals without placing a heavy burden on its own resources. BEnKA reports on both the concept and the challenges that need to be overcome.

What exactly is inside the mobile phones we use every day? Together, we want to take a look behind the screen and examine various materials and production steps. We will get out our screwdrivers, take things apart, pry them open and create new works of art from electronic waste. Feel free to bring along any small appliances or cables you no longer use that you would like to use for this (not mandatory).

KIT: Acting reflectively and sustainably
Development cooperation at Engineers Without Borders Karlsruhe

KIT: ‘Deep Sustainability: What needs to change to become truly sustainable?’

KIT: Watts next? – The game about the energy transition
In this board game, you take responsibility for the energy transition. The aim is to secure the energy supply, combine technologies cleverly and manage resources and money wisely – before climate change becomes irreversible. Are you in? Then play with us at the climate podium at DAS FEST.

KIT: ReFrame: Digital circular reuse of waste wood
Presentation of the KIT pavilion and research on circular materials in combination with computer-aided design and digital manufacturing.

The future calls for new approaches – let's activate our desire to find solutions and become self-effective in shaping desirable living environments in Karlsruhe!

We will discuss the impact that a Karlsruhe Fair Constitution could have on developing a future world city. This refers to a city constitution that activates the talents of its citizens and creates the framework for active democracy and fair change.

Together, we want to test our knowledge of climate protection and sustainable future prospects in an entertaining way. Whether you are already an expert or just curious, everyone is welcome! Let's learn, discuss and have fun together.

The content focuses on the confident handling of data, how to access open data in Karlsruhe, why this is good for the city and its citizens, and, of course, the positive impact it can have on the environment.

As a sustainable economic system, the Economy for the Common Good offers an alternative with concrete and proven tools. In this impulse, you will learn about some successful practical examples and we will discuss how we can implement the theoretical triple bottom line of people, planet and profit.

The energetic quiz for anyone who wants to learn more about batteries!

In five five-minute segments, the Karlsruhe Energy and Climate Protection Agency (KEK) demonstrates how diverse and practical its work is: from inspiring renovation stories to the Energy Café to individual consultations – in the neighbourhood, at the advice centre or at home in your living room. KEK brings climate protection directly to the people. It is understandable, independent and free of charge.

A documentary about the environmentally friendly concert tour of Manu Delago, his band and crew. Under the motto ‘From the Alps to the North Sea’, they travelled by bicycle from Innsbruck to Amsterdam and played 17 concerts along the way to contribute to climate protection.