Replacing gray with green
In a bid to make Düsseldorf greener and more climate-adapted, the city has launched the "Unseal, Green Up" action. This innovative program invites citizens, associations, and companies to participate in the "Ground Air" competition, where the goal is to break up sealed surfaces and provide more space for nature.
The "Unseal, Green Up" action is a simple and uncomplicated way for citizens to get involved, thanks to the digital funding program. The city offers financial support for private engagement, providing 25 euros per square meter, with a minimum of five square meters. This financial assistance aims to encourage more people to participate and contribute to the city's sustainability goals.
The idea for the "Unseal, Green Up" action was inspired by the successful action 'Tegelwippen' in the Netherlands. The city provides informative and accessible information on the action on its social media channels, with Mayor Stephan Keller encouraging citizens to transform sealed surfaces into green oases.
The provincial insurance company is inviting people, associations, and companies to participate in the "Ground Air" competition. Participants can benefit from city funding for their projects, and the competition offers attractive prizes for winners. Renate Böhm, chairwoman of Pro Düsseldorf, has expressed her support for the initiative.
Pro Düsseldorf, an association with the goal of making Düsseldorf greener and climate-adapted, is proposing the "Unseal, Green Up" action in collaboration with the city. Climate adaptation measures are an important building block for Düsseldorf to counteract the consequences of climate change, according to Mobility and Environment Commissioner Jochen Kral.
For precise details on the "Unseal, Green Up" initiative, including application requirements, funding amounts, eligible activities, and administrative procedures, it is advised to consult Düsseldorf's municipal environmental office or their official urban greening or sustainability program websites. More information about the "Ground Air" competition can be found at [https://bodenluft.net/](https://bodenluft.net/).
- The "Unseal, Green Up" action, inspired by the Dutch 'Tegelwippen' initiative, is a collaborative effort between citizens, associations, and companies, aiming to break up sealed surfaces and promote environmental-science by providing more space for nature in Düsseldorf's home-and-garden areas.
- The city's digital funding program offers financial support of 25 euros per square meter, with a minimum of five square meters, for private citizens involved in the "Ground Air" competition as part of the "Unseal, Green Up" action, encouraging greater participation towards the city's climate-adaptation goals and sustainability initiatives.
- With initiatives like the "Unseal, Green Up" action supporting the integration of climate-change mitigation measures into citizens' lifestyles, and the innovative "Ground Air" competition offering attractive prizes, the city of Düsseldorf aims to promote green living spaces across the urban landscape, making it a greener and more climate-adapted city.
