Exercising Authoritative Command for Their Benefit
The red-green Hamburg government is set to make a decisive move towards the city's future, as they deliberate on the path to climate neutrality by 2040. This significant decision will be discussed at Kulturhaus 73 on the 7th of October, in a public event titled 'Will the future be preferred?'
The event, which is free to attend but requires registration via the website, aims to address concerns about the current climate plan and the pace of progress. The Future Decision, a citizen-led initiative, seeks a more ambitious 98% reduction in emissions by 2040 compared to the base year 1990, as opposed to the red-green Senate's target of a 91% reduction.
Environment Senator Katharina Fegebank, Andreas Breitner, and Lou Töllner will be present at the event to discuss the city's climate future. The Future Decision also advocates for holding senators accountable for slow progress in their respective areas of responsibility, with the possibility of senators being obliged to act if progress is too slow.
The red-green Senate's approach to climate change mitigation has been criticised for prioritising comfort over immediate action. Climate activists, including Extinction Rebellion, have called for annual control to prevent constant delay in achieving the goals, a stance echoed by The Future Decision.
However, the more comfortable approach for the red-green Senate is to wait and see until 2030 to assess if the goals are roughly met. This has raised concerns about the success of the decision and the timely progress towards climate neutrality.
The event will commence at 7:30 PM, offering Hamburg residents an opportunity to engage in a thoughtful discussion about the city's climate future and hold their representatives accountable for the actions needed to combat climate change.
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