ALLE EREIGNISSE AUF EINER REIHE

Attention, car lovers! 80 Oldtimers (models from 1899 to 1945) will soon be driving the historic Rally Paris - Amsterdam and stop for a break on Keizer Karelplein. A glorious moment, as the last time the Rally visited us was 120 years ago!

And because Nijmegen is in green state of mind, there will be a lot of focus on making car mobility more sustainable. For example; a few car brands will display their latest electric and hybrid cars. Even the Nuna solar car and the Nuon Solar Team participates!

Mayor Hubert Bruls will be joining as well to reflect on the historical bond and origin of the Rally in Nijmegen.

Want to know which route the Rally is taking? Or want to learn more about the background of the event? You'll find it on www.autostadnijmegen.nl and Facebook page www.facebook.com/autostadnijmegen/.

Within the framework of the European Heritage Year, (inter)national experts come together to discuss the theme 'Created Landscape'. Centered are current water issues, that will influence the look of our landscape in the future. From the historical cultural landscape we look at water issues and possible solutions for the future of Europe. The goal? To put together an agenda of future challenges and solutions from a European perspective.

The expert meeting will take place in the Bastei in Nijmegen, from 09.30-17.30, including a walking excursion through the Stadswaard. Want to join? Sign up here before April 12th.

Be inspired by the smart actions of inhabitants of Nijmegen during the Mobility Challenge

Put on your shoes and come along! We walk the green route wilderness walk with an inspiring guide. We start at the Visitor Pavilion at Kelfkensbos and walk about 5 kilometers. Let us know if you want to join via DG.NL/CLUB.

Sustainable and energy-efficient living? The Nijmeegse construction sector is fully committed to making this possible for all Nijmegen residents. At the Woonbeurs, you can attend lectures and get advice on start-up loans, cohabitation contracts, sustainability, financing and information on renting or buying a house. If you're looking to find your dream home, this is your chance! Brokers, developers and housing associations show what is available for sale and for rent in Nijmegen.

From 11 am to 15 pm at Pathé CineMec Nijmegen, free admission.

More info? Visit https://waterenklimaat.nl/conferentie-2018/.

For entrepreneurs in our city center, efficient city logistics is crucial. But unfortunately, nuisance and air pollution are common side effects. We believe there's another way to do this! For four days there will be a transfer hub at Kelfkensbos from where the goods will be transported to the final destination, with a combination of muscle and electricity. We also challenge carriers to use the cleanest vehicles possible. Find out more at www.greencapitalchallenges.nl/goederen-zonder-emissie/.

An inspirational conference that gives the floor to important stakeholders in city logistics to exchange operational experience, knowledge and innovations on European Urban Freight consolidation. For more info, visit: growinggreencityroutes.eu.

Looking for sustainable alternatives for your car? For two days, Plein 1944 is dominated by electric cars, shared cars, electric bicycles, shared bicycles, cargo bikes, e-scooters and much more. Both companies and inhabitants of Nijmegen share their experiences. Travel green with us!

Location: Plein 1944 in Nijmegen

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Two-day international conference. Port cities and inland shipping working together for healthy and sustainable inland ports and inland waterway transport sector.

A healthy city is created together: inhabitants, healthcare and wellness, education and entrepreneurs. The central theme of the working conferences is getting the city moving. Join us!

Victor Westhoff presents us the lecture 'Two routes, one destination, that's how we make the Netherlands more beautiful'. The presentation takes place at 14.30 in the Aula, Comeniuslaan 2, Radboud University.

Attend lecture? Register at www.ru.nl/Westhofflezing.

The Zoem Sessions are part of the campaign 'Nederland Zoemt', which aims to increase the food supply and nesting facilities for wild bees in the Netherlands.

The award ceremony of the prestigious Koning Willem I Prize and the sustainability plaque in Nijmegen in 2018.

‘We all know the agroforestry goal, but how to get there?’ That will be the overall and main question on our 2018-conference. How to realise the transition to an agricultural sector, that uses the economic and environmental benefits that agroforestry offers?

The ambition of the EURAF Conference 2018 is accelerating inspiring transitions towards agroforestry as sustainable land use, including the role that agroforestry has to play in order to fight against climate change.

EURAF is a bi-annual International conference on the combination of forestry and agriculture (Agroforestry). The EURAF 2018 conference will take place in De Lindenberg (location Ridderstraat), in the centre of Nijmegen, within a fifteen minute walk of Nijmegen Central Railway Station and a lot of hotels and with two parking facilities within 100 metres distance. Find more info at euraf.isa.utl.pt/conferences/IVEURAFConference_2018_nijmegen.

The builder or renovator takes a central role in a hardware store for idealists who want to make their home more sustainable.

The biggest nature festival in the Netherlands with many activities in parks, gardens and green areas. Anyone can join by organising a large or small activity. Visit https://www.debastei.nl/vier-de-natuur for more info and the complete program!

KunstZINnig provides a special evening in the Ontmoetingskerk for everyone who is interested. During the first part of the evening there is plenty of room to visit the exhibition. The theme of the exhibition is "Into another Intensity", named after the artwork by participating artist Inge van den Thillart, who tells more about her work after the break. And of course you can talk to other art lovers to your heart's content!

The KunstZINnig work group organizes various activities related to art. For example; a former meeting to discuss the exhibition with people who attended language classes at STEP.

Admission: free entrance, voluntary contribution is appreciated.

Are you too under the spell of Jane Goodall? Future For Nature Academy Nijmegen organizes a lecture by this icon!
The lecture will be shown through a livestream at 7 locations throughout the country, including in Nijmegen.

Jane Goodall is a British primatologist, ethologist and anthropologist. To promote awareness for nature among young people she has set up the Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots program. Goodall is a UN peace ambassador and has written several books about her research on chimpanzees and her vision on sustainability. With her positive attitude and inspiring lectures she offers her audience hope for a better and more sustainable future.

The Future for Nature Academy is a national network of students and young graduates with a passion for nature conservation. Their goal is to bring different people together in order to tackle current and future challenges in nature conservation and sustainability. The Nijmeegse department of the Future For Nature Academy was recently established and presents itself during this event.

Want to learn more? Go to: www.ru.nl or www.facebook.com.

At this event, corporations, municipalities, market parties and Platform31 will tackle urgent sustainability issues. The themes correspond to the themes of European Green Capital.

Together we'll search for solutions to realize sustainability, experiment in the social lab, meet each other during a speed date or join sustainable initiatives in European Green Capital Nijmegen. And get ready to be inspired by stories from others! Attend lectures about the climate agreement, urban sustainability challenges, or the importance of residents in sustainable cities. Diederik Samsom and professors Jan Jonker and Anke van Hal are among the speakers.

Do you want to participate, or do you have ideas for this event? Mail to communicatie@platform31.nl. More information about the event can be found on www.platform31.nl/bijspraken/dag-van-stad-en-regio-2018.

Join us at the HAN-IMAGINE Global Goals Event and get inspired! You'll be enjoying a Global Goals market, workshops and fascinating Ted-Talks.

This Global Goals Event is organized by and for students. The ambition of the organization? Building a community around the Global Goals, known as the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. These global goals were set by the UN in 2015 to aim for the realization of a sustainable global society in 2030, based on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic and social justice.

Register via: www.han.nl/aanmelden. Here you can also find the program!

During this week you'll learn all about today's clothing industry with a symposium, fashion show, exhibitions, and much more! Participants include schools, cultural partners, designers and entrepreneurs. The week is part of the Green Capital Fashion year. Look for more info at greencapitalfashion.nl!

Information for residents about - and with a buffet meal including - remarkable plants.

Grand opening of the centre for nature and cultural history on the eastern dock of the River Waal, where city, river and nature come together

At Music Meeting you will experience performances by talented artists who have rarely or never performed in the Netherlands before. Nowadays, the music industry is controlled by large commercial parties, but at Music Meeting you'll notice a different sound. International Music Meeting Festival cuts through styles, genres and cultures - from jazz and improvised music to traditional music and unique crossovers. Join us for over thirty concerts, interviews, mini-concerts, master classes and workshops!

Please note: different opening times apply for Monday 21 May. You are then welcome from 11.30 am to 11 pm.

To find out about Music Meeting's irresistible program and to get your tickets, visit www.musicmeeting.nl.

The delegation of international partner organization Climate Alliance is coming to Nijmegen for a board meeting. Want to learn more about our climate association? Visit www.klimaatverbond.nl.

On 17 May, Oddstream will be organizing the Odd Café. A place where people come together to present ideas and discuss all kinds of topics related to art and technology. This edition will revolve around sustainability and technology, and one question in particular: does art serve as a solution? Studio Oddstream is located at Ridderstraat 23 in Nijmegen. Look for more info on www.oddstream.nl/17-mei-nieuw-odd-cafe.

Presentation of best practices in circular economy, including practices market.

The program remains a secret for a while, but you will certainly meet colleagues here that have a heart as green as yours. Meet managers and employees of municipalities, the water board, companies, the safety region, Municipal Health Service, land managers, Gelders Genootschap,
project developers, housing corporations, the Ministry and those involved within the Rijk van Nijmegen and Land van Maas & Waal. We finish the meeting with a tasty lunch!

Experience the green solutions that people of Nijmegen came up with during the Sustainable Events challenge

In this week, sustainability and a habitable world are key, with different activities such as lectures, workshops and a Green Café. More info will follow at www.ru.nl/cultuuropdecampus/@1132488/groene-week/.

The Dutch Pedal Boating Championship in the Spiegelwaal, as a fun side event of the recreational Tour of Nijmegen cycle race.

The social democrats in the border region annually award a prize to a European who has worked for many years for cross-border cooperation and international friendships. This year's award is fully centered on sustainability. The pin will be handed out to former Minister of the Environment, Mrs. Dr. ir. Barbara Hendricks from the Merkel III Cabinet. The prize is being placed this year in the context of sustainability and takes place in the Hortus of Green Capital Nijmegen. The event with speakers, music and art is open to everyone (more information: www.nijmegen.pvda.nl)

Meet the charming, firm Toilet ladies at the Green Capital Visitor Pavilion this morning! They're on a clear mission: let's get to work for clean water! This way they help Waterschap Rivierenland to inform people about water quality. Drop by and be surprised!

Learn more about the initiative at www.samenschoonwater.nl.

Feel like partying this weekend? Visit the Bastion by the Waal! You can hardly imagine a better location for a sustainable festival. This is one of the cultural projects that are organized especially for European Green Capital Nijmegen. At the festival you will find community art, music, dance, theater, workshops, an open-air cinema, lectures and more. Join us, Netflix can wait!

Keep an eye on www.greenbluefestival.nl for more info.

May we cheer you up? Come and see the most energizing results of the Energy-generation challenge! Let us know you'll be joining us via www.duurzaamheidscafenijmegen.nl.

Finals of the European Green Capital Award 2020 and European Green Leaf Award, and announcement of 2020 winners.

OPEN slowcafe organizes a Waste Walk in addition to the green challenge 'Nijmegen picks it up!'. We walk through the center of Nijmegen for an hour and collect as much litter as possible. Material such as grabs and trash bags is taken care of. Afterwards there is a drink in OPEN slow cafe (drinks at our own expense) in which we discuss the themes waste and waste reduction. We are also going to brainstorm about possible activities that have to do with the theme of sustainability. Look for more info on the facebook page of the event.

For this Green Capital Challenge we encourage all Nijmegen residents to clean up at least one piece of litter. And if you place a roaming (a selfie with litter), then you can also win great prizes! Look for more info
http://www.greencapitalchallenges.nl/nijmegen-raapt-het-in-een-keer-op/.

During this congress, we take a closer look at the theme 'The power of technological innovation in sustainable transition'. A refreshing program, with renowned guest speakers and presentations by students of the Minor Circular Economy. The congress will be organized in collaboration with Nijmegen European Green Capital. Everything you want to know about the program will be announced shortly on the website of the HAN.

Do you professionally deal with green and climate adaptation? Sign up for this excursion! The day consists of presentations, a discussion and an excursion for professionals from Flanders and the Netherlands. More info will follow at www.vvog.info/.

The Spiegelwaal concert is the celebration of Nijmegen European Green Capital 2018.

The concert on June 20, takes place at the special location De Lentse Warande at the new Spiegelwaal with the city skyline in the background.

Symphony orchestra Nijmegen performs beautiful classical works by, among others, Dvorak, Stenhammar, Piazzola and Saint Saens. They play with two special guest artists, namely Eric Vloeimans and Ruben Hein. The Symphony Orchestra Nijmegen Conducted by Frans-Aert Burghgraef, a young and enormously talented conductor. In 2015 Burghghraef won the first prize in the famous Taipei Conducting Competition and he conducts, among others, St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra, the Gelders Orchestra and the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra.

Because of the overwhelming interest, the Spiegelwaal concert has sold out in just over an hour. Couldn't get a ticket? Then follow everything via the livestream! The stream is broadcast from the website and the Omroep Gelderland app. You can also watch a compilation of all the highlights of the concert on TV Gelderland: via the app of Omroep Gelderland or the website www.gld.nl.

The greening of school squares deserves more attention. That's why an inspirational afternoon will be organized, especially for school administrators, teachers, school managers and parents' council members. There will be workshops in several themes: financing, kitchen gardening, outdoor lessons, maintenance and design.

From 14.00 to 18.00, the location in Nijmegen will be announced. For more information or applications, please send an e-mail to gelderland@ivn.nl.

Tegenlicht Meet Up Nijmegen organizes meet ups around the VPRO documentary series Tegenlicht. This time we discuss the episode themed 'Travel is the new smoking'. Since the rise of mass tourism, people travel the world on a large scale and for little money. There seems to be no end to this development, as only more people want to travel, for low prices. But now that the coral reefs are disappearing, local residents have to move and even tourists are being attacked physically, a limit seems to have been reached.

At the meet up we are going discuss these developments. What possibilities are there for sustainable travel and which choices do you make yourself? Like every month we do this with various inspiring guests, such as professor of social geography Arnoud Lagendijk and Caroline de Greeff, founder of social enterprise Fair2.

Are you a world traveler, a sustainability apostle, a climate fighter or just curious? Join us!

Programme:

- 7.30 pm - 8.15 pm: view the entire broadcast together (for those who want)

- 8.15 pm: break / walk

- 8.30 pm - 10 pm: debate with guests and attendees

For the latest info check the facebook page of the event: www.facebook.com/events/243061539802034/. View the episode of Tegenlicht now? You can do that here.

Inspiring and activating people and companies to create green projects and jobs: that is exactly what this Meet & Greet is all about. The city invests in food, health, a green environment, sustainable business and technical innovations. But what business opportunities does your company or organization have? If you want to learn from Nijmegen's sustainable leader Radboud umc when it comes to circular business, you need to be here. Or maybe you are 'just' curious what it means and involves being European Green Capital? Then too you should come!

Is the economy only about money? Not any longer! The American economist Kate Raworth introduced Doughnut Economics. With this simple system she gave both people and the planet a place in economics. Come learn how Kate Raworth’s framework meets the needs of all within the means of the planet. 

Want to know more? Visit www.ru.nl/radboudreflects.

The theme of this edition, which takes place on the Novio Tech Campus Nijmegen, is “The Enabler for Sustainability & Innovation” and focuses on the crucial role of Information and Communications Technology for Sustainability and Innovation.

Where are you when the Green Bikers enter Nijmegen? European officials will cycle to Nijmegen for the Green Capital award 2020 and the Green Leaf award 2019. The route goes from Arnhem, via our Wind and River Park to Nijmegen center. Welcome Commissioners!

Garden 'De Villa' in the Ooijpolder will be opening its doors to the public this summer. Visit the garden to discover two hectares of beauty, such as an ornamental garden subdivided into a garden of knots, a pond and a stunning back garden. It's surrounded by an orchard, a vegetable garden with lots of small fruit and a tree garden. If you walk towards the moraine, you come across a winding path past two meadows with grazing Icelandic horses. Want to know more? Visit www.tuindevilla.nl.

A two-day energy festival for everyone - young and old - who wants to get acquainted with local sustainable energy. What can you do yourself, as a citizen? You will learn about new ways to generate energy in an approachable, playful and interactive way. Participation in debate and reading is free. For a tenner you get a nice lunch!

More info? Look at: www.burgersgevenenergie.nl.

The Afrika Festival will be organised in a greener manner in 2018, and will be linked with Nijmegen European Green Capital.

Congress on area development, social sustainability and innovation. With top speakers on inspirational urban design, a presentation of the results of worldwide research into the District of the Future, and much more! Visit www.deveranderendestad.nl for more info.

Operation Steenbreek (“Breaking Stones”) stimulates us to make our gardens greener, allowing the water to escape more easily. The annual networking day takes place in Nijmegen in 2018.

Several days full of activities and festivals surrounding the Award ceremony of the European Green Capital.

Cool! This week students from the Mondial College dive into the world of circular economy. Pupils from 4 Havo and 5 VWO will be working on the following themes led by experts: waste, mobility, energy saving, free from gas and green.

Keep an eye on the school's facebook page for more info.

The 20th anniversary of the Nijmegen Open Gardens Day.

Let's get Nijmegen and surroundings free from the giant balsam! This is necessary to give the natural variety of species more space. Are you coming along? We weed from 10:00 - 13:00 and from 14:00 - 17:00.

More info can be found on www.wiedewiedenweg.nl.

Pop-up parks, performances and workshops: on June 9, Bloemerstraat is bustling like never before. Entrepreneurs, residents and artists are changing parking spaces in the Bloemerstraat into inspiring mini-markets.

There is a surprising program with tattoo art, yoga and music. Enjoy the atmosphere and music with a picnic basket in the De Plak / Flowink / Bierhoeder / Lebowski Pop-up Park. Get a wipe-off tattoo or join a space painting workhop, get extra discount at Christine leDuc or enjoy the music of stage 8 in the forest theater. You can also make keys at Boutje van Woutje or get acquainted with yoga. And there are 'green' workshops and presentations.

Collaboration
Park (ing) day celebrates the diversity that the street has to offer. And with green mini-markets, the street also turns green. The establishment of the pop-up parks Bloemerstraat started from a motion of the city council. The municipality supports the mini-parks and greening and works closely with entrepreneurs and residents to further refurbish the street.

Sports enthusiasts; you don't want to miss this! NGA is an international athletics competition, where international top athletes get the opportunity to qualify themselves for the European Championships and/or World Athletics Championships. Enjoy a full day of international top athletics! And for a meal or snack you're at the right place too; food trucks will take care of healthy and tasty food.

What's green about this Green Edition? For each run limit (for qualification WK/EK) a tree is planted in Heumensoord, on behalf of the NGA organization in collaboration with Natuurmonumenten.

Read more about the event at www.nijmegenglobalathetlics.nl.

Come to the event 'Meeting of Minds'! Here you discover new initiatives in the field of innovation, sustainability, vitality and quality of life in the Nijmegen region. All sorts of great things have been organized, such as guided tours, interactive presentations and other activities. Will we be seeing you there?

Check this link for more info.

Rijk van Nijmegen Uitdaging, formerly known as De Maatschappelijke MeerWaarde, reveals the winner of the MVO Award.

Garden 'De Villa' in the Ooijpolder is open to the public on June 3rd. There will be a guided tour at 12.00 and between 14.00 and 16.30 hours there will be music by Accordéon Mélancolique.

As part of the international initiative 'Rendez-vous aux Jardins', the remarkable garden of two hectares can be admired by everyone. You will find an ornamental garden, a standard orchard, a vegetable garden and a tree garden. Walking towards the moraine you come across a winding path past two meadows with grazing Icelandic horses.

For more information, please visit www.tuindevilla.nl.

Learn how to eat from nature and take a tour through the straw neighbourhood IEWAN.

For residents who want to (re) build their homes in a sustainable way, but don't know how: visit the Inspiration market! During this event you will learn everything about sustainable building materials and energy, material use, financing options and subsidy opportunities. Ask experts for advice on the sustainable and ecological (re) building of your house or take part in inspiring workshops and presentations! Open from 11 am to 15 pm.

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How do you make your business or organization sustainable? At this symposium we will discuss this matter. A day filled with inspiring talks and encounters! Read more here.

The Radboudumc and Radboud University join forces for the project 'medicines from waste water'. Prof. dr. Ad Ragas, gives a lecture on the subject. The central question is: who has the right medicine to make our environment healthy?

Suzan van Lieshout also exhibits her works of art made from surplus medicines.

It will be a special edition of the sustainability café, so do not miss it!

Reopening of the renovated and expanded historical market garden with a new shop, exposition and garden café. You can get fresh vegetables, pick flowers, fruit, pet animals here, and from 1 July you can also have coffee or a delicious lunch!

Friday, August 31, we celebrate the result of Tap-Art on Grote Markt! Several artists worked on the creation of water taps in Nijmegen center. With the tapping points, the municipality encourages the re-use of bottles in Nijmegen. With this, it expects a decrease of 100,000 plastic waste (disposable bottles) per year.

From now on, the tapping points are part of our city and we already make great use of them!

The routes of the Fiets4daagse will take you along green themes in the region, such as the wind turbines at Ressen and the Engie solar park. In 2018 the sustainable energy theme (wind turbines, Engie solar park, etc.) is linked to the route of the Fiets4daagse. From the 28th till the 31th of August.

Want to learn how to tango, while feeling the fresh grass beneath your feet? Join us at the Tango festival! You do not have to be able to dance. Get to know the tango, meet new people and enjoy the music of DJ René Heeskens. And also take a nice picnic with you, so you will have enough energy to get dancing!

Wim Wolters and Rietje Wijns offer a free dancing lesson between 2 and 3pm. Everyone is welcome to give it a try, so grab your chance!

The Tango festival has been around for 16 years and this year the emphasis is on sustainability and awareness. It is a so-called Groenfestival. It runs on green electricity and the organization makes conscious choices to prevent waste. And of course you will not find plastic disposable cups.

Pay attention! In case of rain, the festival continues as usual, but then in the Thiemeloods (right next to the park).

Garden 'De Villa' in the Ooijpolder will be opening its doors to the public this summer. Visit the garden to discover two hectares of beauty, such as an ornamental garden subdivided into a garden of knots, a pond and a stunning back garden. It's surrounded by an orchard, a vegetable garden with lots of small fruit and a tree garden. If you walk towards the moraine, you come across a winding path past two meadows with grazing Icelandic horses. Want to know more? Visit www.tuindevilla.nl.

During the (international) Summer School of Radboud University, Dr. Heleen de Coninck, Associate Professor at the Environmental Science department, provides a guest lecture! The subject of her lecture is climate change and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Evidence that human-made climate change is negatively affecting humans, economies and ecosystems is mounting. In the 2015 Paris Agreement, almost all countries have agreed to keep global temperature rise ‘well below 2°C’, and strive for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Given that we are already approaching 1°C temperature rise, that emissions of greenhouse gases are still rising, and that great societal changes are needed to bend the curve, achieving the Paris goals will be challenging. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is working on a report, expected to come out in October, that will inform the UN negotiations about whether and how it’s possible to stay below 1.5°C and adapt to its consequences. Heleen de Coninck, one of the authors of the IPCC report, will give an update on the efforts needed to meet the Paris Agreement objectives and progress to date.

For more information about the event, visit: www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/social-events/programme-overview/guest-lectures/.

Sustainability is an important theme of the 2018 Orientation Weeks, in which new students get to know each other, their degree programme and the city.

InnoteP is organising a day in which inspiring speakers from the business community, knowledge institutes and government departments will talk about their innovation theory and practice. As part of EGC2018, the theme in 2018 is ‘Innoveren voor de duurzame stad’ (innovation for the sustainable city).

Experience the actions that inhabitants of Nijmegen took during the Energy Saving Challenge.

Green Destinations and its Dutch partners present the world’s leading event for business and destination leaders, managers and experts committed to sustainable tourism. Organized at the occasion of World Tourism Day, in cooperation with ANVR, MVO Network Tourism, RECRON, VvKR, Province of Gelderland and City of Nijmegen.

• Sep 25-26: City of Arnhem: Global Destination Leaders Founding Conference (restricted participation)
• Sep 27: City of Nijmegen: Global Green Destinations Day, Nijmegen: a rich and interactive conference program
  for sustainable tourism professionals (English and Dutch sessions)
  Market place featuring innovative business solutions
  Sustainable Destinations Awards presentation
• Sep 26, 28: Instructive field visits in Nijmegen.

For more info, visit the website.

Imagine: a night full of crossovers between art, music, dance, poetry, theater, science, literature and interactive installations. Spread over more than 20 locations in Nijmegen center and the Honig complex. It will happen on September 22nd!

To help you see each location we will transport you in style: with a solar-powered train and bicycle taxis.

Do you want to know more? Visit the website for more information and tickets!

What are the requirements and recommendations of specialists concerning sustainable urban water management? How do we deal with heavy rainfall and how do cities become climate-proof ?

Together with the European Water Association (EWA) and the Royal Dutch Water Network an international meeting is organized on these topics.

By means of 'best practices' you gain insight into the latest state of affairs in various cities in Europe. On Friday 21 September you can also take an additional excursion in Nijmegen!

Link for more info and signing up: http://www.ewa-online.eu/calendar-detail/events/water-in-smart-cities.html.

For the latest developments and research results in the field of green roofs, come and join the Seminar 'Water in Smart Cities' on September 19th!

Green roofs, or overgrown roofs, offer people a variety of benefits. The vegetation on green roofs removes particulate matter from the air, holds down rainwater and reduces heat stress in the area. To accelerate the development of green roofs in the Netherlands, the 'Green Deal Green Roofs' started in 2014, a broad partnership of parties that benefit from more green roofs, such as municipalities and water boards, knowledge organizations, market parties and the national government.

For more information about the event, visit: www.h2owaternetwerk.nl.

This week is all about sustainable mobility. Every day a different theme is central. Get acquainted with the conveniences of the car or (re) discover the feeling of freedom on the bike! Or maybe you enjoy a day without cars in the street or learn more about innovations that radically change our mobility. This week both behavioral campaigns and public events take place.

The European Mobility Week will take place from 16 to 22 September, at various locations in the Arnhem Nijmegen region.

Find more info here (Dutch site will follow).

Festival for residents of Nijmegen in which they can see what it means to heat the house and cook without gas. In addition to information on other heating methods, there will be music and entertainment.

The international drawing festival comes back to Nijmegen this year! And of course it will be fully revolving around sustainability.

In the year 2000 the foundation The Campaign for Drawing started in London with a new event called The Big Draw. The Big Draw takes place in many major cities worldwide. The entire city is asked and challenged to draw. Many cities were ahead of us, such as Berlin, Barcelona, ​​New York, Sidney, Budapest and Cape Town.

When do you join in?

• September 6-7 The Big Draw for schools
  September 7 a symposium together with the Radboud on art and sustainability
  September 8 for the city center
  September 9 for the Vasim and Honig

Everything you need to know can be found on www.thebigdrawnijmegen.nl.

From 5 to 8 September, the Hortus Nijmegen will focus on 'Heart for the earth: sustainability in practice'. Various enthusiastic people from Nijmegen and surroundings present how they practice sustainability. You can also take part in workshops so that you will soon have the tools to start becoming more sustainable yourself!

Among the guest speakers are:

• Wouter van Eck, chairman of the Stichting Voedselbosbouw Nederland and founder of Voedselbos Ketelbroek in Groesbeek;
• Tim Simons, resident of the first hour and co-founder of De Nijmeegse StadsNomaden, a community that shapes sustainability on all fronts;
• The English Nila Patty, a 24-year-old medical biology student who has been living waste-free for over a year;
• Caroline Ligtenberg, who talks about her choices towards a self-sufficient life.

The workshops are given by, among others, Ruud Klep and Nila Patty. Ruud is the founder of Versfabriek and teaches you about growing oyster mushrooms on coffee dregs. Nila shows how you make your own toothpaste from natural materials.

Artists, musicians and other projects contribute to the event. For up-to-date information and registration see the website: www.hortus-nijmegen.nl!

Join us at Flowlands! A day full of activities revolving around this theme. For everything you need to know, visit our website: www.flowlands-nijmegen.nl or our facebook page: www.facebook.com/events/2099728256970775/.

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by Prof. Arnoud Lagendijk and will focus on 'Reject infinity'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

The chance to really take in the healthy finds of the participants in the Nutrition Challenge.

Action week for schools. What is CO2, and why should we emit as little of it as possible? And how can you contribute – for example, by your method of getting to school?

How do we involve citizens in nature? Who determines the value of nature? And what does nature do to people? Questions we discuss and try to answer during the Institute for Science in Society symposium.

More information about the event can be found here. For more information about ISiS, visit the website www.ru.nl/science/isis/.

Symposium for housing corporations together with tenants, organized by Platform Nijmeegse Woningbouwcorporaties, LUX and Stookjerijk. Program follows.

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by Dr. Lieke van der Scheer and will focus on ' Remember, you were once an owl'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

No less than 65 Nijmegen catering businesses participate in this Green Capital Challenge by offering more tasty, vegan dishes on their menu. The sustainable hospitality challenge lasts until the end of October.

For more information about the sustainable hospitality challenge, download the flyer here! Or view the interactive map with the 65 participants here.

That the climate changes is clear after this hot summer. How should this climate change be tackled? And what role do scientists play in this? How do politicians and policy makers deal with the results of scientific research and how do you convince them to change? Come and listen to how ecologist Stephen W. Pacala and climate scientist Heleen de Coninck have their influence.

After the lectures, Stephen Pacala and Heleen de Coninck will discuss. Should there be changes at both national and international level? Which collaborations are important to make change possible? And how hopeful are they about tackling climate change?

The spoken language is English. Participation costs are €5,00. For RU staff, students, pupils, Radboud Reflects subscribers, Alumni Benefits Card holders and PV Radboud members access is free.

For more info look at the event page.

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by Prof. Paul van der Velde and will focus on 'See death as a source of life'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

Nijmegen Internationale Samenwerking (NIS) meets NEC! Do you think that international cooperation and sustainability is also of great importance in sport? Then come take a look on October 12^th. Jos Hermes talks about his work with African top athletes, journalist Marc Broere talks about football and development in Africa and you learn more about NEC’s social projects such as MYSA in Kenya. For 25 euros you will then be served a nice meal. After that there is plenty of space to network and at 20:00 it is time for the encore: NEC – FC Eindhoven.

You can register with Adriaan: adriaan@bureauwyser.com.

An inspiring day with speakers, workshops and pitches. In short: the perfect place to make connections and meet each other! Curious about how that goes? Read the report from a previous edition here.

The main speaker is TedX speaker, philosopher and trend watcher Ruud Veltenaar. He shows us and will make us experience that with ambition and courage, we can switch to a sustainable energy supply faster than we think now!

We also discuss a number of interesting local projects that show that switching is already possible. In addition, there is an interview with the councilors Cathelijne Bouwkamp and Noël Vergunst.

You can find the complete program at power2nijmegen.nl/event/energyxchange/. Entrance is free, registration required. We close with a networking reception.

This International conference on sustainable medical technology and sustainable care is having its 20th edition in Nijmegen.

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by the Green Office and will focus on 'Create your own covenant'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

The creative philosophical duo Walter Breukers and Jaap Godrie have started a project for clean cities: the Ark with ten sustainable commandments, traveling from city to city. (See this link). The European Green Capital Nijmegen and Radboudumc and University have brought the Ark to Nijmegen. From 10 October he will be at various locations at the Radboud University for 10 weeks. On 10 October, the day of sustainability, the ARK will be placed in the hall of the Elinor Ostrom building at 2.00 pm with the help of Breukers & Godrie and Rector Han van Krieken

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

In the railway area of Nijmegen, 500 social rental homes are being made sustainable from energy label G to B. In the district is a completely circularly arranged and natural gas-free model home to inspire the other neighbors in a sustainable way. This house participates in the ‘Be sustainably surprised‘ home tour by Urgenda. They will be there from 15:30 to 16:30.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/modelwoningnijmegen/.

Sustainable cleaning workshop and tour through the straw neighbourhood IEWAN.

The annual national IVN members day takes place in Nijmegen. Lectures and inspiration in The Vereeniging in the morning, excursions in the afternoon.

As part of the Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week, on Friday 5 October, Filmhuis O42 will screen three documentaries on sustainable fashion: River Blue, The True Cost and 100% Reblend.

Clothing waste grows, while 1 in 3 pieces of clothing is never worn, the fashion industry is part of one of the most polluting industries and employees in the sector pay the actual price. The Dutch Sustainable Fashion Week (DSFW) therefore wants to raise attention for a circular approach in the sector, in which reuse is central and no raw materials are lost. Filmhuis O42 shows three interesting documentaries in the context of the DSFW.

For more information and the program, visit www.filmhuisO42.nl!

Get ready for already the fifth edition of The Harvest Festival! Of course we celebrate the party in Nijmegen this year; the Green Capital of Europe.

The shrinking amount of insects and bees in our nature keeps the Netherlands busy. Right about time! Biodiversity is an important agenda item. But what is biodiversity really? Why is it important? And how much of it do we find in Gelderland? What is it we need in nature and agricultural landscape? And what can we do tomorrow to act more nature-inclusive?

With an outdoor and indoor program we dive into the breadth of biodiversity. Staatsbosbeheer, Natuurmonumenten, Geldersch Landschap & Kasteelen, the Gelderse Natuur and Milieufederatie, Stichting Landschapsbeheer Gelderland and IVN Gelderland want to alarm and inspire by organizing this festival. They do this together; social organizations, politics and business. Always at a special location with fascinating speakers. And this year we'll discuss the subjects in the form of a debate café!

Do you want to attend the festival? Sign up via: www.gnmf.nl/oogstfeest-2018.

Voedsel Anders crosses the country with a food caravan that pulls through five regions of the Netherlands. In every region, this network brings new stories and recommendations about the transition to a sustainable and just food system. Join in!

In 2014 and 2016, Voedsel Anders organized two conferences about the switch to a more sustainable food system. More than a thousand people came to it. More than 50 organizations, networks and companies have subsequently signed the Voedsel Anders manifesto. Since then, there has been a growing awareness in the Netherlands that it is high time for system changes for a sustainable and just agriculture and food supply.

Does your organization want to play a role in the Food Caravans, by participating and / or making a financial contribution? Or do you want to know more? Take a look at this website or contact info@voedselanders.nl.

Nijmegen is the Dutch partner in the European Urban Mobility Partnership, which was established in the context of the city agenda. Cities, regions, countries, European knowledge networks, stakeholders and the European Commission are working on an action plan to remove the biggest bumps in the area of finance, regulation or knowledge sharing. All with the goal to achieve a more sustainable transport system in the cities. The eighth meeting of this partnership will take place in Nijmegen, due to the Green Capital year.

This is a private meeting and unfortunately not accessible to people who are not members of this partnership.

European professionals mingle with each other during a two-day conference about circular business models.

Broad conference around the theme of the healthy city. With residents, healthcare and wellness, education and entrepreneurs. Take action and join us!

Join 400 other procurers, policy makers, companies, researchers and international organizations to  this progressive conference! Here you will be hearing and discussing the latest developments regarding European policy developments and international initiatives. Share experiences about smart purchasing, effective working methods, processes, research and projects. Read about the program and reserve your spot on www.ecoprocura.eu.

Come and assess the results that people of Nijmegen achieved during the Trade Challenge.

As a fantastisc conclusion to the HAN Student as Partner (SaP) festival, Jan Terlouw will visit the HAN. Jan Terlouw is an author of children’s books, a former politician and, after his performance at DWDD, he is best known for the book ‘Het touwtje uit de brievenbus’; an ode to social sustainability.

During his visit, Jan Terlouw answers the questions asked by Sam Mouzarmi, student of the college of education history. Get inspired by this interactive interview and join the conversation!

This evening is organized by six study associations and Nijmegen European Green Capital 2018. It is a special evening for students, teachers and partners of the HAN. Are you excited? Sign up for free here. See the flyer for the evening program.

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by Prof. Noelle Aarts and will focus on 'Fire is a gift of the sun, do not imitate it'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

What does the ideal energy landscape of Nijmegen look like? Architectuurcentrum Nijmegen invites you to think about this question at the last public evening in the context of Nijmegen Green Capital.

This evening the center is letting speakers Michiel Brouwer, Kees Baijens, Sven Stremke, and Lianne Polinder speak. They give you an idea of the impact of the energy transition on our landscape and talk about other possibilities for generating sustainable energy. Together you think about how Nijmegen can shape the energy transition to sustainable energy. And what this means for the city!

Doors open: 19:30
The program starts: 20:00

Are you full of ideas for the Nijmegen energy landscape? Order your ticket here!

Atelier Meer² has been making unique bags, aprons and storage containers made from recycled material for a few years now. And soon you will find them outside their permanent spot in the Lindenberg!

You are hereby invited to the festive opening of the pop-up store in the Stikke Hezelstraat 36. Atelier Meer² not only sells their products in this pop-up store; all products are also made on site. Who knows, maybe you'll find that unique, sustainable gift for Sinterklaas or Christmas you've been looking for…

For more information: click here! Or send an email to info@ateliermeer.nl

On 22nd November 2018, RREUSE, the European network of social enterprises active in re-use, repair and recycling will be holding its 2nd Annual conference in the city of Nijmegen. This year's theme of the conference will be 'Making the circular economy attractive, convenient and inclusive'. How to encourage citizens, companies and governments to think second-hand first, how to help guide consumer action towards more sustainable choices? High profile speakers and thinkers ranging from the European institutions, public authorities, private industry and social enterprises will present their views in order to stimulate this important and timely discussion.

Het Goed, a social enterprise operating several re-use centres ('kringloopwinkels') in the Netherlands, including one in Nijmegen, is a partner of the event and the participants of the conference will have the opportunity to visit their re-use centre.

For more information and registration, visit the event website.

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by masterstudent Joyce Vermeer and will focus on 'Break the old covenants'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

The Cellulose Congress: an evening in which Extrapool Nijmegen turns her hall into a wilderness full of inspiration! In this special, green environment Extrapool presents musicians, scientists and artists, each with their own view and opinion on the climate crisis. Developments in this area require sustainable solutions. We will consult the plant at the Cellulose Congress.

During the congress, artist Alexandra Duvekot brings an musical ode to all existing green and doctor Kaspar van Gelderen tells you how plants can observe each other.

Do you want to experience all this? For more information about the congress, click here. Through the link you can register yourself and your houseplant. See you there!

International conference on sustainability and sport: How do we make sport even healthier?

The most sustainable running event in the Netherlands, which has been working on sustainability since the 90s. Take a look under the hood of the 35th edition!

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by Dr Mathijs van de Sande and will focus on 'See language as a tool to change reality'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

How do you convert your ambitions on sustainability into actions? Companies and governments meet and start immediately. Topics: What is currently happening in Nijmegen and surroundings? What energy challenges are there and how can you save on this? What does collaboration deliver and how do you do that?

PROGRAM
8.00 AM              Sustainable and energetic breakfast
8.30 AM              Kickoff by Councilor Harriet Tiemens about the energy ambitions of Nijmegen and surroundings
8.40 AM              Pitch Ruud Koornstra, National Energy Commisioner
8.55 AM              Installation of the Municipal Energy Commission Nijmegen
9.00 AM              Pitch Peter Zwaan about energy saving at Hyster-Yale Netherlands B.V.
9.10 AM              Short break
9.15 AM              Start sessions

• Energy challenges at companies
• Sustainable business parks and office parks
• Natural gas-free

10.15 AM            Plenary end of breakfast session by Margreet van Gastel
10.30 AM            Network moment

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Entrance is free, but please register in advance. You can register via this link.

Seminar on sustainability for policy makers, scientists and entrepreneurs

During this symposium Peter Nissen, Tom Kroon and Ben Dankbaar will step on stage to share their thoughts on a sustainable way with ‘de schepping’ with you. Let yourself be carried away by four presentations on the question “How can content be given to a sustainable society from different angles?”. Inspiration guaranteed! And of course, there is plenty of room to talk to each other about the theme over a drink afterwards. Dance group from the Huis van Compassie provides an artistic contribution during the symposium.

Entrance is free, a voluntary contribution is welcome. You can register for the symposium via duurzaamheid@stefanus.nl.

For more information about De schepping view the flyer here.

Get ready for a sizzling debate! During this tournament, primary school children from groups 6, 7 and 8 discuss Nijmegen as the greenest city in Europe and European norms and values, such as solidarity between poor and richer countries in Europe. School classes prepare for the debate with study material that was made by the European Union.

Want to join? Let us know via debatterenkunjeleren@gmail.com.

An annual national conference for 350 to 400 professionals in the heating sector.

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by Ms Lisa Doeland and will focus on ' Do not create future, reorganise past'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

250 new residents of the Waalsprong/Nijmegen North will receive a fruit tree of an old species for their own yard. Expedition Garden fruit takes place during Co-bomen’s annual harvest festival, on the first Sunday in November.

This annual multi-day international festival for the science film has sustainability as its theme in 2018.

An inspiring day with lots of opportunities to connect with people. Program will follow. The event ends with a reception. Start: 15.30 pm at hotel Van der Valk Nijmegen-Lent.

Are you fully inspired by sustainable creations of others? During the final exhibition of Green Capital Fashion you can get started! You will learn about sustainable topics, after that you get to step into the design program yourself. Give your creativity space while making clothes and accessories from natural, sustainable materials and even waste.

Want to know more about these workshops? Click here!

Restaurants are challenged to cook a vegetarian Christmas dinner. Come and have a taste!

The last sustainability café of 2018

“How can we forever stay European Green Capital?” During the last sustainability café we will not only look back on the past year but we will also look forword on how to proceed from here. This happens together with entrepreneurs, residents and administrators.

In addition to inspiring speakers, films and other program items, we also pay attention to The Groene Prijsvraag.As a participant you also have a chance to win great prizes this evening!

Piepschuim supplies the last sustainability café with the best tunes. Accompanied by Dirk Wim in ‘t Hof and Bert Lagerweij.

For more info about this evening, click here! You can order free tickets via this link.

Throughout the year Anita Waltman organized all kinds of activities around sustainable fashion. Now it's time to finish this festive with three weeks where sustainability is the norm and good craftsmanship is self-evident, in other words: the Green Capital Fashion final exhibition. Where you will find creative contributions to sustainable fashion from all kinds of makers.

Move through the artwork of Elky Rosa Gerritsen. View the work of the founder of the men’s label Roumans: Sophie Roumans. Listen to Charlotte Alem's story about her material research with jellyfish. Or see how Kloosterkino presents sustainable fashion in their animated film.

More about the exhibition? View the website!

A grand opening for a grand finale. Move between sustainable creations and visions of different makers during the opening of the final exhibition of Green Capital Fashion. Enjoy the dance performance of Shura Glasmacher and have a look at the bodypaint of Mirella Loefen. In short: an ideal afternoon to get inspired and engage in conversation with each other.

Want to know more about the exhibition? Pay a visit to the website of Green Capital Fashion!

Festive closing of the year in which Nijmegen was the Green capital of Europe and the kick-off for sustainable activities that will take place after 2018.

Take part in the mini-conference ‘Urban Mining to Biobased Circular Building’.

ECO+BOUW, JF3 Business Solutions and the Klokgroep are making a project plan for a living lab and knowledge center ‘biobased circular construction’ and would like to share their approach with you. This presentation is immediately followed by work sessions where you start collecting information to create a roadmap for Urban Mining and Biobased Circular Building.

Participating is free! You can find the program and the possibilities to sign up here.

Come together and share your insights!

Are you an MBO teacher? Think about how your students will give substance to the climate agreement and the circular economy. A program full of inspiring workshops, speakers and a tasty buffet await you during the Symposium ChecK “Circular and Climate Neutral MBO”.

During the symposium you can attend to two workshops and you can choose which workshops that will be! The subjects range from preparing for a circular economy to the maintenance of the wind turbines off the coast of Zeeland. So there is plenty of choice!

Are you curious about the workshops and the program of the symposium? Click here!

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by Prof. Hans de Kroon and will focus on 'Species are wealth, honour them'.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.

FLORON Day will soon take place and you can be there. For free!

A mix of workshops and lectures are on the program for you. Will you be inspired by special lectures? Do you get to work yourself during one of the workshops on the winter characteristics of trees and shrubs? Or do you as a NOVA user learn more about the app during the workshop 'NOVA for advanced learners’?

You decide what you do this day! Please register in advance.

Click here for more information, the program or to register.

Do you have ideas for a more sustainable Nijmegen? Share them with the city!

During this congress, organized by Vogelbescherming and the municipality of Nijmegen, professionals and volunteers think about how Nijmegen can be more attractive to birds and other species. The result of this day: a set of concrete advice on this issue. Councilor Harriët Tiemens immediately receives the advice at the closing.

Do you want to know more about the congress? Click here! Or view the program!

This 'bring your own lunch' meeting on the 10 green commandments will be facilitated by Mr. John Hacking and will focus on 'Kill only in full consciousness '.

For more information, visit www.ru.nl/sustainability.