Competition: together strong for the environment and nature in the Bautzen Oberland!

Competition: together strong for the environment and nature in the Bautzen Oberland!

In the Bautzen Oberland, something exciting is happening: In 2025, the LEADER region has created a competition that is devoted to the protection of our nature and the environment. Under the promising title "Together strong for the environment and nature in the Bautzener Oberland", creative ideas and projects are to be collected that not only promote the preservation of biodiversity, but also sensitize the community to important environmental issues. The website of Sohland . . Different institutions and initiatives, including associations, parishes, daycare centers and youth clubs, can participate, provided that they are based in the LEADER region. This region comprises the municipalities of Hochkirch, Kubschütz, Göda, Doerschau-Gaußig, Demitz-Thumitz, Schmölln-Putzkau, Steinigtwolmsdorf, Neukirch/Lausitz, Sohland/Spree, Schirgiswalde-Kirschau, Wilthen, Obergurig and Großpostwitz. The participants are required to submit their ideas for projects that are to be implemented on publicly accessible areas.

deadlines, contributions and prices

The application deadline for the competition ends on September 10, 2025. Each facility may only submit a contribution to be formulated as an idea sketch. The winners are selected by an independent jury that will be based on the feasibility of the project ideas. The total volume of the prize money is 12,000 euros and is distributed as follows:

• 1. Price: 3,000 euros
• 2. Prices: 2 x 2,000 euros
• 3. Prices: 3 x 1,000 euros
• 4. Prices: 4 x 500 euros

The award ceremony will take place on October 19, 2025 as part of a public event where the best ideas are recognized.

growing challenges for the environment

In the region, the changes in the climate are already clearly noticeable. Nature rooms become smaller and the pressure on the environment grows. For this reason, ideas are required that contribute to the preservation of nature and at the same time actively integrate the community. Not only sustainable area management and the promotion of biodiversity are discussed, but also the sensitization to environmental issues should be a central concern. Further information can be found on the website of DohoSchau-gaußig In addition to the competition in the Bautzen Oberland, an environmental competition is also taking place nationwide, which is aimed at young and young adults. The Federal Environmental Competition (BUW) promotes knowledge and commitment to sustainable development. Young people between the ages of 10 and 20 are called to submit their creative projects. This not only offers a great way to become active yourself, but also to draw attention to the topics of environmental and nature conservation. The page of VBIO .

We would like to invite all citizens to participate and bring their ideas to protect our natural resources. Only together can we be strong for our environment and nature!