10th Climate Star Competition

Discover the winning projects for 2023

On 27 April 2023, we honoured 16 municipalities as winners of the 10th Climate Star competition.

A total of 16 winners took to the stage at the awards gala in Lower Austria’s Grafenegg Castle, inspiring the audience with their climate ambition. Each of their examples drives home this year’s motto, The future is now! The 10th Climate Star competition and the awards ceremony were organised jointly by Climate Alliance Lower Austria and Climate Alliance Europe with the support of the Province of Lower Austria.

2023 Climate Star winners

Category 1: Up to 10,000 inhabitants

Bruck an der Leitha, Austria: Largest agri-photovoltaic plant in the country
Langau, Austria: Modern infrastructure thanks to citizen participation
Pápateszér, Hungary: Tradition meets sustainability

 

Category 2: 10,000 to 100,000 inhabitants

Krems an der Donau, Austria: Assessing climate impact of local projects
Korschenbroich, Germany: Child reporters investigate local climate action
Monheim am Rhein, Germany: Free public transport with the Monheim Pass
Sanem, Luxembourg: A centre for circular economy
Schaffhausen, Switzerland: City buses go electric
Weiz & St. Ruprecht an der Raab, Austria: A holistic energy concept

Category 3: Over 100,000 inhabitants

Nadace Partnerství in the city of Brno, Czech Republic: A green urban oasis
Braunschweig, Germany: An energy cooperative for the energy transition

 

Category 4: Municipal networks

Rems-Murr-Kreis, Germany: Bicycle-friendly companies
Kompetenznetz KlimaMobil, Germany: Climate-friendly parking management
Umbrella organisation for nature and environmental protection South Tyrol, Italy: Tap water for all
KLAR! Region Südliches Weinviertel, Austria: Modern green space management
KEM Stubaital, Austria: Becoming a climate frontrunner region

Looking for more inspiration? Discover more municipal success stories in our Clibrary!