CLIMATE CAMP DUESSELDORF

Niemandsland (no manIs land) is a self-organized ecological and social project, open to both members and guests. It is focusing on the effects of our ecological footprint as well as raising awareness regarding climate change. Many enthusiastic people are involved and already quite engaged with various projects offered by the Niemandsland.Courses, workshops, conferences and different cultural events take place here regularly. The main goals of this association are: developing an ecological use of resources by recycling and the use and promotion of organic agriculture.At the same time, the people involved aim to promote tolerance, acceptance, empathy and compassion among people with diverse background. In addition, they hope to promote artistic and cultural freedom through creativity. It is a community where members are aspiring to develop an alternative and sustainable lifestyle.Many activities take place here including (but not limited to); a communal garden, a communal kitchen, a shop where you can share or exchange goods without using any money, a wood workshop, a pottery workshop and different co-working spaces. For further information, please visit: https://niemandsland.org/ About travelling in times of climate changeWe like the exchange of volunteers from all over the world, as it has a positive impact on the volunteers and the local communities where the International Voluntary Service projects are locatedHowever, according to the fact that long distance travelling, especially the use of flights, causes heavy atmospheric pollution, we recommend to volunteers that they should join Workcamps in neighboring countries. You can also look for alternative and cleaner ways of transport: Travelling by bus or train can be a fantastic experience; you can meet people and see plenty of nature while you cross the world to get to your destinationHowever, if you must take a flight, we encourage you to offset your CO2 emissions or compensate your negative impact on the environment in a way you consider more appropriate. Below you can find some of our suggestions, and if you contact ICJA after your placement, we can provide you with some general information about booking your transport to Germany.For basic information about traveling green, please visit the following pages:Flygreen Compare and book flights through this website to generate a positive impact in the environment. https://flygrn.com/'sub_locale=enMyclimate shows Offset of CO2 emissions by supporting sustainable projects https://www.myclimate.org/Railcc is NOT a ticket booking engine but explains to you: Where and how to buy the best train tickets and rail passes. Available in many languages https://rail.cc/