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Lusatian Lignite District

With our regional partners, BTU and Humaju, we are working with communities, policymakers and practitioners in the Lusatian Lignite region. Our activities there strengthen citizen participation in just sustainability transitions, particularly for Lusatia's youth.

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Don't miss your chance to Join the conversation on Norrbotten's future!

There’s a conversation happening right now about the sustainability transition and the future of Norrbotten. Residents have already raised issues about housing, education, economic growth and more.
 

Click the image on the left to take part!

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We had our first forum workshops!

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Join our Regional Green Transition Future Forums!

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In our Regional Green Transition Future Forums you can express your hopes, dreams, expectations, and concerns for the future direction of sustainable green transition policies in Lusatia. 
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If you would like to participate contact Tihomir Viderman at viderman@b-tu.de 
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Do you know our partners in your region?

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We held Focus Groups and interviews!

Our surveys, interviews, focus groups and workshops/forums engage key actors, such as municipal and regional policymakers, public authorities, civil society representatives, and most importantly, citizens.

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We completed our media analysis!

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Join our community champion network!

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With the involvement of communities and decision makers in Lusatia, we aim to elevate the voice of those impacted by transitions in the design of sustainability policies.

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In 2020 the federal government decided to end lignite extraction and coal-based energy production. This presents many challenges but also opportunities for the evolution of the region.

The industrial revolution saw the rapid development of  open-pit mining and coal power plants in the region. Following the Reunification Process in the early 1990s, the region found itself economically disadvantaged, leading to a decaying urban fabric and high vacancy rates. From 1989 to 2021 the population shrank by 30%. 

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