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Tips for sustainable living in Luxembourg

Our planet does not belong to us: we have borrowed it from future generations. Its resources are limited and must be shared equitably. To this end, there are solutions ecological, economic and social are required.

We're in the midst of a transition: from a society of mass consumption to a society of mass consumption. sustainable, looking to the future. Everyone can contribute, in their own way. Together, let's make sure that our future is liveable and desirable.

The following tips show how everyone can get involved in existing projects and actions in Luxembourg. The list, designed as an evolving tool, provides an overview of local opportunities and invites you to get involved. active participation and the’continuous improvement.

This compilation was initiated by the Comité interministériel d'éducation au développement durable (CIEDD) for www.bne.lu, in collaboration with the BNE platform network and the Cercle de Coopération des ONGD du Luxembourg. The information has been compiled with the greatest care, but does not claim to be exhaustive or error-free. Last update: August 2025. To report modifications or additions : contact@bne.lu

Select an SDO to discover our tips and the corresponding useful links:
1 - Pas de Pauvreté
No poverty
2 - Faim Zéro
Zero Hunger
3 - Bonne santé et bien-être
Good health and well-being
4 - Éducation de qualité
Quality education
5 - Égalité entre les sexes
Gender equality
6 - Eau propre et assainissement
Clean water and sanitation
7 - Énergie propre et d'un coût abordable
Clean, affordable energy
8 - Travail décent et croissance économique
Decent work and economic growth
9 - Industrie, innovation et infrastructure
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10 - Inégalités réduites
Reduced inequalities
11 - Villes et communautés durables
Sustainable cities and communities
12 - Consommation et productions responsables
Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns
13 - Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques
Measures to combat climate change
14 - Vie aquatique
Aquatic life
15 - Vie terrestre
Life on earth
16 - Paix, justice et institutions efficaces
Peace, justice and effective institutions
17 - Partenariats pour la réalisation des objectifs
Partnerships to achieve objectives
1 - Pas de Pauvreté

1 - No Poverty

Eradicate poverty in all its forms, everywhere in the world.
Every year, Luxembourg invests 1 % of its gross national income in development projects.

1.1 Favors fair trade products from developing countries
To protect workers and resources.

fairtrade.lu

1.2 Get involved in charitable organizations
Visit the Luxembourg volunteering portal.

benevolat.lu

1.3 Financial donations to non-profit organizations are tax-deductible

impotsdirects.public.lu

1.4 Participates in inclusion projects in Luxembourg

oeuvre.lu/Mateneen

onsheemecht.lu

1.5 Find out about and support development projects in Luxembourg

cooperation.gouvernement.lu

cercle.lu

Get actively involved through volunteering: NGOs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, LuxDev, UN, EEAS (European Action Service), etc. external).

cooperation.gouvernement.lu

1.6 Improve your rental situation
Apply for housing assistance.

logement.public.lu

guichet.public.lu

Rent subsidies.

logement.public.lu

Individual housing assistance.

logement.public.lu

1.7 Uses Kulturpass to participate in cultural life

Kulturpass.lu

1.8 No undeclared work at home.
Declare all household help. Here's how to do it:

guichet.public.lu

1.9 Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Many companies are voluntarily committed to ensuring decent working conditions and reducing their environmental impact.
→ Is your company taking part?

indr.lu

esr.lu

imslux.lu

guichet.public.lu

1.10 Overindebtedness in Luxembourg
Find out more and let us advise you.

guichet.public.lu

1.11 Support for ASBL “Stëmm vun der Stross”
It isurnishes food to people living on the streets and helps them reintegrate into society.é.

stemm.lu

2 - Faim Zéro

2 - Zero Hunger

Eliminate hunger, ensure local and regional food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

2.1 Combating food waste

antigaspi.lu

Travelling exhibition for children and young people:
«Eating well means less waste».»

antigaspi.lu

Find out more about food waste statistics in Luxembourg.

imslux.lu

Use reusable containers to take away leftovers: restaurants, takeaways, canteens.

ecobox.lu

Donate non-expired packaged food to social grocery stores.

buttek.lu

2.2 Contributes to a fair distribution of resources :
Buys fair trade products (see Objectives 1 and 12)

fairtrade.lu

Participates in the Fairtrade Schools initiative in Luxembourg

fairtrade.lu

2.3 Give priority to regional and quality food products 
(seasonal, sustainable or organic)

regionalsaisonal.lu

lwk.lu

bio-letzebuerg.lu

Portals : Sou schmaacht Lëtzebuergterra-coop

sou-schmaacht-letzebuerg.lu

terra-coop.lu

2.4 Find out more about Luxembourg agriculture

fro-de-bauer.lu

fae.lu

lwk.lu

2.5 Food donations are useful in the agri-food sector
→ Is your company taking part?

antigaspi.lu

2.6 Discover the work of “SOS Faim” and get involved

sosfaim.lu

2.7 Adopt an alternative diet
for example, vegetarian or flexitarian, for greater social and ecological justice.

facebook.com - VegInfoLuxembourg

veggie-table.lu

slowfood.lu

2.8 Calculate your food footprint
Improve your nutritional habits

changeonsdemenu.lu

 

3 - Bonne santé et bien-être

3 - Good health and well-being

Enabling everyone to live in good health and promoting well-being at all ages.

3.1 Prevention is the best remedy

cns.public.lu

3.1.1 Financial support for health promotion projects

santesecu.public.lu

3.1.2 Cancer is a highly aggressive disease

Support those affected on their often long and difficult road to recovery.

relaispourlavie.lu

cancer.lu

3.2 Antibiotics

  • Consult a doctor before taking antibiotics
  • Follow the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Don't stop treatment early, even if you no longer have symptoms.
  • Return opened, unused cans to a pharmacy or recycling center.
  • Prevent infections by washing your hands regularly hands with soap and water. Avoid close contact in case of minfectious diseases and make sure your vaccinations are up to date.

santesecu.public.lu

science.lu

lesfrontaliers.lu

Brochure on reducing antibiotic use in humans and animals (available in several languages).

agriculture.public.lu

Educational material for children aged 4 to 19.

e-bug.eu

National Antibiotics Plan (2018-2024).

agriculture.public.lu

3.3 Power supply

Eat a healthy, balanced diet, choosing local, seasonal produce.

Find out more about the national «Gesond iessen, Méi bewegen» program.

gimb.public.lu

Prefer regional and seasonal products.

agriculture.public.lu

GUDD! - Mieux s'informer, mieux consommer«, on food production and nutrition, available in Luxembourgish, French and German.

agriculture.public.lu

Pay attention to labels and buy quality.

sou-schmaacht-letzebuerg.lu

Use the map of responsible food in Luxembourg to find producers and sellers of local, seasonal and, if possible, organic produce. Calculate your food footprint.

changeonsdemenu.lu

Find out more from the Institut pour l'agriculture biologique et l'écologie agraire in Luxembourg.

ibla.lu

Find out more about healthy eating options in nurseries and schools.

sante.public.lu

agriculture.public.lu

restopolis.lu

Food and climate protection.

klimabuendnis.lu

klimabuendnis.lu

3.4 Transport

Walk as much as possible, cycle or use public transport. Soft mobility is essential for sustainable development.
See also SDGs 7 and 13.
Find out about the various initiatives in Luxembourg.

provelo.lu

letsbike.lu

d'Haus vum Vëlo

Participate in the «GO, GO, Vëlo» campaign»

GoGo VELO

On the road: be visible! Make sure you're visible! Every year, pedestrians are injured or killed in road accidents.

transports.public.lu

securite-routiere.lu

For your spontaneous short trips, rent an electric bike (Pedelec) at one of the more than 100 vel'OH stations in Luxembourg, via the vel'OH app.

vdl.lu

3.5 Vaccines are the best protection against infectious diseases

Get yourself and your children vaccinated, and make sure your vaccinations are up to date.

santesecu.public.lu

3.6 Move every day and exercise regularly

The World Health Organization recommends at least half an hour to an hour of physical activity a day.

Sports portal - Luxembourg

Find out about the sports on offer in your community and sign up for a regular activity (Sports Loisirs).

justarrived.lu

Participate in various offers for more movement at school.

beweegung.lu

 

 

4 - Éducation de qualité

4 - Quality education

4 QUALITY EDUCATION

Ensuring equal access to quality education for all, and promoting lifelong learning opportunities.

 

4.1 Participates in Ministry of Education initiatives

For example:

www.men.lu

www.education.lu

Stop mobbing« action»

https://www.script.lu/fr/news/2021-09/relaunch-des-projekts-together-against-mobbing-tam

Gewosst wéi« action: writing in Luxembourgish

www.schreiwen.lu

 

4.2 Lifelong learning in Luxembourg

Take advantage of the complete educational offer and stay active: overview

www.lifelong-learning.lu

 

4.3 The media

Uses new media with common sense and respect for others

(cyberstalking). What can you do to protect yourself and others?

https://www.bee-secure.lu/fr/

Seek help, for yourself and for others

https://www.bee-secure.lu/fr/helpline/

Escape game for young people on personal data protection

Escape Game - BEE SECURE

Report illegal content!

https://stopline.bee-secure.lu/fr/

 

4.4 For teachers

Participate in Erasmus programs to promote quality education

https://www.anefore.lu/

 

4.6 Digital school for all

https://innovative-initiatives.public.lu/initiatives/digital4education

 

4.7 Makerspaces for young people and adults

For creative use of digital and other tools

https://www.makerspace.lu/

 

4.8 Education for sustainable development (ESD) in Luxembourg, le BNE.lu portal for teachers and other interested parties

Visit the national ESD platform and take advantage of the hundreds of educational offers.
Book educational activities for various stakeholder groups, on request.

www.bne.lu

Take advantage of our many educational offers, such as :

Naturpark Our

Naturpark Oewersauer

https://bne.lu/les_acteurs/superdreckskescht/

Raising political interest in the classroom

https://zpb.lu/zpb/equipe/

Global learning and global citizenship

https://cercle.lu/education-a-la-citoyennete-mondiale/

Circular water« exhibition»

teacher's guide.pdf

 

Take part in the new BNE Awards 2026 competition with your ActionTeam for the climate!

https://bne.lu/bneawards-2026-pour-le-climat/

 

4.9 Learn a green trade :
Forestry and environment, horticulture and agriculture
New brochure: Guidance towards careers in the ecological transition - News - Maison de l'orientation - Luxembourg

Studies and careers: environment and sustainable development« brochure (2022)

Environment - Sustainable development - MengStudien.lu - Luxembourg (public.lu)  (2022)

LTA forestry and environmental training

www.lta.lu

https://new.lta.lu/assets/en_flyer_dt_2017_web.pdf

https://www.ltett.lu/offre-scolaire/energie/

https://www.ltett.lu/index.php/offre-scolaire/energie/sciences-technologie-energie/elementor-156/

 

4.10 Studying at the University of Luxembourg in one of the courses focusing on sustainable development

https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/research-departments/department-of-engineering/studies/

Find out more about sustainability in Luxembourg from the LCSES multidisciplinary research group.

https://www.uni.lu/lcses-fr/

 

4.11 Find out about perceptions of sustainability

Surveys and opinion-forming

Survey on public attitudes to climate change and climate action in Luxembourg - opc-luxembourg

 

4.12 Takes advantage of cultural offers, such as permanent or temporary museum exhibitions

National Museum of History and Art

www.mnha.lu

Dräi Eechelen Museum

www.m3e.lu

National Museum of Natural History

www.mnhn.lu

Museum days

www.luxembourgmuseumdays.lu

Luxembourg's cultural offering: portal of cultural players, events calendar

www.culture.lu

https://www.echo.lu/fr

 

4.13 Access to the knowledge society and preservation of cultural heritage (libraries and archives)

Use the national search engine for all libraries:

www.bibnet.lu

www.a-z.lu

National Library

https://bnl.public.lu/fr.html

National Archives

www.anlux.public.lu

National Center for Literature

www.cnl.public.lu

Center national de l'audiovisuel

www.cna.public.lu

Service des sites et monuments nationaux

www.ssmn.public.lu

UNESCO World Heritage

www.unesco.public.lu

New university library on the Belval campus (Luxembourg Learning Centre LLC)

https://www.uni.lu/llc-en/

Citim Library (specializing in North-South themes)

https://www.citim.lu/bibliotheque-specialisee/

4.14 Promoting the Luxembourg language

Gewosst wéi« action: writing in Luxembourgish

https://lod.lu

www.schreiwen.lu

https://spellchecker.lu

 

4.15 EME Foundation events (Listening for a better understanding)

https://www.fondation-eme.lu/fr

 

4.16 Get inspired by LRSL_Actionteam4future, the Lycée Robert-Schuman's first sustainability committee

https://www.lrslactionteam.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lrsl_actionteam4future/

 

4.17 The «Sustainable Entrepreneurial Schools» project»

SCRIPT and Ministry of the Economy project links schools with external economic partners

The platform documents sustainable projects and encourages students' sustainable entrepreneurial skills through workshops, conferences and other activities.

https://www.entrepreneurship.lu/

https://jonk-entrepreneuren.lu/fr/activity/entrepreneurial-schools/

 

4.18 Get the information you need to make the best decisions: Everything for young people in Luxembourg

Education | Jugendinfo.lu

 

4.19 Discover the Science Festival and Researchers Days

https://www.science-festival.lu

Home | Researchersdays Science Luxembourg

 

4.20 Inspiring the next generation of scientists

Jonk Fuerscher National Competition

 

4.21 Start your Youth Merit today

Get involved, play sports and learn a new skill

https://merite.jeunesse.lu/fr/

5 - Égalité entre les sexes

5 - Gender equality

5 GENDER EQUALITY

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

5.1 Challenging gender stereotypes and combating discrimination

National Ethics Commission

https://mega.public.lu/fr/promotion-egalite-diversite/egaliteeteducation.html

https://mega.public.lu/fr/luttes-discriminations.html

www.cne.public.lu

National Women's Council

www.cnfl.lu

European Institute for Gender Equality

www.eige.europa.eu

 

5.2 Living without violence! - Help in cases of (domestic) violence

National Center for Victims of Violence (CNVV)

www.violence.lu

https://www.croix-rouge.lu/fr/service/centre-national-pour-victimes-de-violences/

Hotline for potential perpetrators of violence: Riicht eraus

https://www.croix-rouge.lu/fr/blog/prevenir-les-violences-domestiques-le-service-riicht-eraus-aide-en-ligne/

 

5.3 No cyberbullying at school

www.stop-mobbing.lu

Professional and anonymous answers to questions from children, teenagers and parents: Kanner a Jugendtelefon

https://www.kjt.lu/fr/

 

5.4 CID - Women's Information and Documentation Center

Women's and gender resource center, advisory service and library

https://cid-fg.lu

 

5.5 LGBTQIA+ contact points

www.cigale.lu

https://rosaletzebuerg.lu/?lang=fr

www.itgl.lu

 

Find out more about LGBTQIA+ issues

https://mfsva.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/publications/plan-strategie/lgbti/Plan-d-action-LGBTI.pdf

 

Advice for intersex people

www.familljen-center.lu

 

5.7 Find out about discrimination from the Center for Equal Treatment (CET)

https://cet.lu

 

5.8 Equal opportunity program in the workplace

 Positive Action Committee

MEGA | Positive actions

 

5.9 Counselling service for boys and men

www.infomann.lu

6 - Eau propre et assainissement

6 - Clean water and sanitation

6 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

Guarantee access to water and sanitation for all and ensure sustainable management of water resources

Slogan: Save water - Protect water

www.drenkwaasser.lu

https://eau.gouvernement.lu/fr/domaines-activite/eau-potable.html

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/waasser/eau-potable.html

 

6.1 Drink tap water rather than mineral water!

Tap water - the most strictly controlled food in Luxembourg

Tap water vs. bottled water

https://www.ebl.lu/publ/infografik-krunnewaasser-vs-flaschewaasser/

 

6.2 Save water with simple gestures

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/waasser/eau-potable/distribution.html

https://eau.gouvernement.lu/fr/domaines-activite/eau-potable/economie_eau_potable.html

Educational material on water

https://www.teamwaasser.lu/p/13

Quiz to test your knowledge

https://drenkwaasser.lu/fr/quiz

 

6.3 Water protection begins at home

Don't throw medicines, batteries or paint down the drain!

Intimate wipes and other hygiene products, as well as fats and oils, must not be poured down the drain.

https://eau.gouvernement.lu/fr/publications/2021/Divers/Legout-nest-pas-une-poubelle.html

https://sdk.lu/dictionary/medicaments-produits-cosmetiques-et-dechets-medicaux/

 

6.4 Use cleaning products sparingly and buy environmentally-friendly products

https://sdk.lu/shop-green/lessives-et-produits-de-nettoyage/

 

6.5 Make sure you don't use pesticides in your garden or at home

Pesticide-free campaign 2019

https://www.ounipestiziden.lu/fr

www.youtube.com - Video Living without pesticides

Grow fruit and vegetables sustainably in your own garden

www.seed-net.lu

https://terra-coop.lu/fr

https://www.ctf.lu/fr/

Find out more about the National Action Plan for the Reduction of Phytosanitary Products

https://agriculture.public.lu/de/pflanzen-boeden/pflanzenschutz-gesundheit/pflanzenschutzmittel-aktionsplan.html

 

6.6 Learn about the water cycle with the «Circular Water» exhibition»

https://www.teamwaasser.lu/db/1/1410332278647/0

7 - Énergie propre et d'un coût abordable

7 - Clean, affordable energy

7 CLEAN, AFFORDABLE ENERGY

Ensuring access for all to reliable, sustainable, modern and affordable energy services

Energy : Saving and avoiding fossil fuels (see also climate objective 13), covering mobility, heating and the energy consumption of appliances

7.1 Save energy with more efficient, environmentally-friendly appliances

https://www.oekotopten.lu

 

7.2 Find out about key energy figures for Luxembourg

https://energieauer.lu/

 

7.3 Saving energy at home

Find out about Luxembourg's energy transition support programmes and where to turn.

https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/energie-spueren

https://luxembourg.public.lu/fr/societe-et-culture/developpement-durable/energies-renouvelables.html

 

Save with us! Where to start?
Get advice from the free national energy advisory service for citizens
https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/conseil

https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/renovation-0

Takes advantage of public support for climate protection, the Klimabonus

https://klima-agence.lu/fr/klimabonus-aides

Uses Luxembourg sustainability certification for residential buildings

https://logement.public.lu/fr/proprietaire/renovation-amenagements-speciaux/lenoz0.html

Have an overall energy performance certificate drawn up for your home (Passeport Energétique).

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/logement/acquisition/performances-energie/demande-passeport-energetique.html

 

Take advantage of the climate loan to renovate your home

https://logement.public.lu/fr/proprietaire/renovation-amenagements-speciaux/klimapret-reduit0.html

Find out about new heating methods and sustainable building methods

https://www.infogreen.lu/-energie-.html

https://www.infogreen.lu/-urbanisme-.html

 

Saving energy in the community:
Get involved in your community's energy-saving project

Klima-Agence supports local authorities in their energy transition

Find out about private alternative energy production in your community

https://www.oekotopten.lu/private/products/subsidesenergie

Improving solar infrastructure in local communities with Klima-Agence

Klima-Agence - Solar Challenge

 

7.4 Use new forms of mobility : Electric cars or electric bicycles (pedelec)

Take advantage of tax breaks

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/aides/transport/transports-individuels.html

 

7.5 Avoid cars more often and use bicycles

https://provelo.lu/fr

Take part in the new GOGOvelo action

https://provelo.lu/fr/gogo_velo_fr

 

7.6 Uses public transport easily and efficiently

The Mobiliteit.lu website and app help you

https://www.mobiliteit.lu/fr/

Carpool form

Use carsharing

https://www.flex.lu/fr/

https://www.carloh.lu/fr/

Park&Ride

https://www.cfl.lu/fr-fr/customerservices/detail/park-ride

 

7.7 Drive a fuel-efficient car and avoid fossil fuels

If you need a new car, find out more about fuel-efficient cars and the various electric models here.

https://oekotopten.lu/private/products/passenger_cars

 

7.8 Electric mobility

Map of charging stations for your electric car in Luxembourg (Stations Chargy)

https://chargy.lu/fr/

 

7.9 Find out about citizen energy cooperatives and how to set them up

https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/communaute-energetique

Cooperative overview

Coopératives d'énergie citoyennes: accelerating the energy transition in Luxembourg! - CELL

Find out more about Eurosolar Luxembourg, which aims to completely replace fossil and nuclear energy with renewable energies.

https://www.eurosolar.lu/

www.biergerPV.lu - eurosolar Lëtzebuerg a.s.b.l.

 

7.10 Calculate your ecological footprint and try to change some habits

MyFootprint - Conseil supérieur pour un développement durable - Luxembourg

https://www.eingutertag.org/de/

https://www.myclimate.org/fr-ch/sinformer/notre-profil/telechargements/

8 - Travail décent et croissance économique

8 - Decent work and economic growth

8 Decent work and economic growth
Promote sustained, shared and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

 

8.1 Find out about news and sustainable developments in Luxembourg

www.infogreen.lu

 

8.2 No undeclared work at home

Declare all household help. Here's how to do it:

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/travail/conditions-travail/types-contrat-travail/engager-personnel-menage.html

8.3 Corporate social responsibility (CSR) :

Many companies are voluntarily committed to ensuring decent working conditions and reducing their environmental impact.

https://indr.lu/fr/les-services-aux-entreprises/comprendre-la-rse/quest-ce-que-la-rse/

www.esr.lu

www.imslux.lu

Information and ideas for sustainable action at work: is your company or employer one of them?

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/entreprises/gestion-juridique-comptabilite/responsabilite-sociale/culture-societe/entreprise-socialement-responsable.html

 

8.4 Support sustainable tourism in Luxembourg and around the world

Sustainable tourism in Luxembourg: sustainability concept for tourism in Luxembourg

Concept for sustainable tourism - Short version

Welcome to Luxemburg - Visit Luxembourg

 

8.5 Support hotels in Luxembourg that comply with environmental and sustainability standards

EcoLabel-certified sustainable accommodation facilities in Luxembourg

https://www.ecolabel.lu/

Locations - EcoLabel

Support restaurants certified as «fair trade zones» and selling fair trade products

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/activites/sensibilisation/fairtrade-gemeng/suivez-le-guide.html

 

8.6 Eco-Label for tourist accommodation establishments

Find out more about the European eco-label for tourist accommodation

EU Ecolabel Tourist Accommodation - European Commission

Spend the night in one of the more than 400 hotels certified by the European eco-label for tourist accommodation

https://www.ecolabel.lu

Use the different labels to travel fairly around the world

https://fairunterwegs.org/fair-unterwegs/buchen/labelguide/

Nachhaltiges Reisen: Die 12 wichtigsten ADAC Tipps

 

8.7 Climate-neutral flying

https://co2.myclimate.org/fr/flight_calculators/new

 

8.9 Find out more about fair trade

Buy fair trade products from countries in the global South; this guarantees decent working conditions

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/bienvenue.html

 

8.10 Sustainable financing

Supporting inclusive investment methods and promoting financial autonomy in the Global South

www.infine.lu

Find out more about family farming in the Global South

Agriculture - SOS Faim

 

8.11 Support for social and ecological projects

in Luxembourg or in developing countries by investing your money in an alternative savings account

www.etika.lu

 

8.12 Find out more about the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI) and sustainable finance

Home - LSFI

Find out more about the Luxembourg Microfinance and Development Fund (LMDF)

www.lmdf.lu

 

8.13 Find out about the business form of social enterprises (SIS, societal impact company).

www.guichet.public.lu - social impact company SIS

 

8.14 Regional currency Beki

Uses the regional currency of the canton of Redange to support the local economy in the canton of Redange

https://www.beki.lu/

 

8.15 Letzshop

Buying online from Luxembourg merchants: an advantage for both customer and merchant. An initiative of the Ministry of the Economy

https://luxembourg.public.lu/fr/investir/innovation/letzshop-commerce.html

https://letzshop.lu/fr

 

8.16 Sustainable food stores

Buy local products, save time, support small producers and reduce your waste.

https://kilogram.lu/

https://ouni.lu

9 - Industrie, innovation et infrastructure

9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure

9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization that benefits all, and encourage innovation.

9.1 Find out about new technologies and processes such as CleanTech and the circular economy, as well as Luxembourg's objectives.

https://meco.gouvernement.lu/fr/secteurs-prioritaires/cleantech.html

Business start-ups and innovative initiatives: find out about examples and find networks.

https://luxinnovation.lu/fr-lu

Think CleanTech with your company

https://luxinnovation.lu/fr-lu/innover/rencontrez-partenaires-innovation/entreprises-centres-recherche-ecosysteme/technologies-propres

Discover how your company can become more sustainable

https://luxinnovation.lu/fr-lu/etre-durable/ameliorez-durabilite/activites-plus-durables

https://www.cc.lu/missions/notre-engagement-rse

 

9.2 Take an interest in scientific research and innovation in Luxembourg.

Benefit from sought-after professional training. See also point 4.10

https://www.uni.lu/research-fr/

Science for everyone

https://www.science.lu/fr

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)

https://www.list.lu/fr/

 

9.3 Learn more about the circular economy and what you can do yourself

https://economie-circulaire.public.lu/fr.html

https://economie-circulaire.public.lu/fr/inpractice/citizens.html

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/offall-ressourcen/principes-gestion-dechets/economiecirculaire.html

National platform for sustainable and circular purchasing. Designed for local authorities, businesses and private individuals

https://bcircular.lu

 

9.4 Find exemplary circular economy projects in Luxembourg and get involved

https://sdk.lu/accueil/economie-circulaire/

Examples

https://www.wiltz.lu/fr/grands-projets/hotspot-de-l-economie-circulaire/introduction

Kreislaufwirtschaft - Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall

 

9.5 Connect your own sustainable initiatives

Project database: Sustainlux.

SustainLux | Home page

 

9.6 Keep abreast of innovations that can make companies more sustainable

https://sustainabilitymag.lu

Young people critically discuss growth and innovation.

https://move.meco.lu/

Innovative project: linking science and society «science in society»

www.fnr.lu - science-in-society

Invest in your region to support small businesses.

https://gringgo.lu/fr/

The B Lab Benelux network strives for an economic system in which companies have a positive influence on their environment.

https://www.bcorpbenelux.com

 

9.7 Find out about the business form of social enterprises (SIS, social impact company)

www.guichet.public.lu - social impact company

 

9.8 Find out more about the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI) and sustainable finance

Home - LSFI

Find out more about the Luxembourg Microfinance and Development Fund (LMDF)

www.lmdf.lu

10 - Inégalités réduites

10 - Reduced inequalities

10 Reducing inequality

Reduce inequalities within and between countries.

Promoting social, economic and political inclusion.

10.1 Treat all people fairly! Regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, economic or other status. Make a commitment against discrimination

What's normal?

https://mfsva.gouvernement.lu/fr disability inequalities

https://cid-fg.lu

https://cet.lu

 

10.2 Action Vivre Ensemble

Discover the portal of intercultural living together. Whether you're a Luxembourger, a non-Luxembourger or a cross-border commuter, everyone can play an active part in intercultural living together in Luxembourg. Find out how you can get involved

https://zesummeliewen.public.lu/fr.html

Find out about inclusive projects and examples that bring together migrants or newcomers and residents.

https://ona.gouvernement.lu/fr.html

https://www.oeuvre.lu/fr/domaines/social

Mouvement pour l'égalité des chances asbl

www.mecasbl.lu

Inclusion of older people in society: find out more about age-related issues and take advantage of what's on offer.

https://mfsva.gouvernement.lu/fr/le-ministere/attributions/personnes-agees.html

https://www.gero.lu

Léif Boma, leiwe Bopa, Loost Iech net beducksen!« campaign»

www.gouvernement.lu - Depliant-boma-bopa

 

10.3 Get informed and get involved!

For example, with charities and organizations working on North-South issues

www.benevolat.lu

www.cercle.lu

 

10.4 Find out more about Luxembourg development aid

https://cooperation.gouvernement.lu/fr.html

The government's main measures

https://gouvernement.lu/fr/dossiers/2018/cooperation.html

www.luxdev.lu

 

10.5 Consistency of sustainability policies

Get informed and take part in discussions

https://cercle.lu/cpd/

 

10.6 Diversity Day in Luxembourg, May 17

Join the fight against discrimination!

www.chartediversite.lu - diversity-day

https://chartediversite.lu/fr/publications

 

10.7 Digital Inclusion Luxembourg«

The ASBL wants to guarantee access to information technology for all. You can support the organization by donating computers or money, or by asking for help.

www.digital-inclusion.lu

10.8 Get informed about LGBTQIA+ issues

National action plan to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

National action plan to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people - Gender Equality and Diversity - Luxembourg

LGBTI contact points

www.cigale.lu

https://rosaletzebuerg.lu/?lang=fr

Advice for intersex people

https://www.familljen-center.lu

https://mfsva.gouvernement.lu/fr/campagnes/solidarite/Personnesintersexes.html

https://itgl.lu/#

 

10.9 Participate in Fairtrade Lëtzebuerg's national «fair to taaaaable» campaign

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/activites/sensibilisation/nos-campagnes/equitable-a-taaaaable.html

Thanks to the Fairtrade school program, students are made aware of injustices and learn how to contribute to solving them.

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/activites/education.html

 

10.10 Discusses the different dimensions of inequality

Participates in the «Inequality and ... ?» lecture series at the Université du Luxembourg

https://humanities.uni.lu/playlist/inequality-and-surnames?

11 - Villes et communautés durables

11 - Sustainable cities and communities

11 Sustainable cities and communities

Making cities and settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

11.1 Find out more about the Climate Pact and the member municipalities of the Climate Alliance

https://pacteclimat.lu/fr/citoyen

https://www.klimabuendnis.lu/fr/

 

11.2 Municipalities play an important role in climate protection and the implementation of the circular economy

https://economie-circulaire.public.lu/fr/inpractice/municipalities.html

Find out what your local authority can do for you

Use Klima-Agence's advisory service for municipalities

https://pacteclimat.lu/fr/acteur-engage/les-mesures

Use the Climate Alliance advisory service for municipalities

https://www.klimabuendnis.lu/fr/notre-offre-pour/

Use the SDK's advisory service for local authorities on resource use, waste prevention and waste management.

https://sdk.lu/sdk-pour-communes/

Advisory service for local authorities, associations, institutions and companies. Information on environmental and resource protection, Ëmweltberodung Lëtzebuerg

https://www.ebl.lu

Example of the circular economy: Wiltz commune

https://www.wiltz.lu/fr/grands-projets/hotspot-de-l-economie-circulaire/introduction

Save energy in your community: tips and examples are available here.

https://www.klimabuendnis.lu/gemeinden-sparen-energie/

Does your local authority already participate in b.circular?

https://bcircular.lu

 

11.3 Communes are important players in nature protection

Is your municipality already a member of Pacte Nature?

https://www.pactenature.lu/fr/citoyen/pacte-nature

 

11.4 Get involved so that your municipality can obtain «Fair Trade Municipality» certification»

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/activites/sensibilisation/fairtrade-gemeng.html

 

11.5 Get involved in road safety in your community

Information and materials

www.securiteroutiere.lu

Use the road safety center's training programs for cars and motorcycles

https://www.cfc.lu/fr/

Programs for schools

https://www.cfc.lu/fr/formations-pour-ecoles/kuck-klick/

 

11.6 No waste in nature!

www.environnement.public.lu - Littering

https://littering.lu

Use the «Mäin Offall - Meng Ressourcen» app to find out all you need to know about waste disposal.

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/offall-ressourcen/mainoffall.html

Join the «Grouss Botz» campaign: take part in local spring clean-ups in your community. Don't litter!
https://www.infogreen.lu/traditionelle-grouss-botz-aktion.html

Participate in the« clean something for nothingand cleans something for free

https://cleansomethingfornothing.com/fr/

 

11.7 Live in long-term accommodation

Get advice, apply for an energy passport or find out more about KlimaPrêt (subsidies) and LENOZ certification.
see also 12.19

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/logement/construction-renovation-transformation/certificats-energiepass.html

https://logement.public.lu/fr/proprietaire/renovation-amenagements-speciaux/lenoz0.html

https://logement.public.lu/fr/proprietaire/renovation-amenagements-speciaux/klimapret-reduit0.html

 

11.8 Contributes to sustainable regional development

Participates in the Transition Minett project.

https://www.transition-minett.lu

Initiative for regional entrepreneurial solutions to create jobs and meet social and ecological challenges

https://www.boost-lokal.lu

Initiative for citizen participation and the development of a humane city

https://www.eisstad.lu/?lang=fr

 

Living and ageing at home - that's the vision of the members of Beienhaus ASBL.

https://www.beienhaus.lu/

 

11.9 Participate in the transition movement in Luxembourg and in CELL's Community Climate Coaches project
https://luxembourgintransition.lu/fr/

https://www.cell.lu/projets/community-climate-coaches/

The first platform for citizen participation

https://bibe.cell.lu/fr

12 - Consommation et productions responsables

12 - Responsible consumption and production

12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns

12.1 Learn more about sustainable consumption, waste management and the circular economy in Luxembourg

Consumes consciously and sustainably, and influence the supply of sustainable products through your choices. Rent or borrow products you don't need to own

https://sdk.lu/accueil/consommation-durable/

https://luxembourg.public.lu/fr/societe-et-culture/developpement-durable/shopping-responsable-luxembourg.html

Discover projects in Luxembourg that help you make your everyday life more sustainable.

https://www.letzshift.lu/fr

 

Avoid waste: favors resource-efficient products that have a long lifespan, low energy consumption, can be repaired or reused, and produce little or no residual waste

www.environnement.public.lu - waste-management-principles

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/offall-ressourcen/principes-gestion-dechets/economiecirculaire.html

Analysis of residual waste for 2021/22

https://environnement.public.lu/content/dam/environnement/documents/offall_a_ressourcen/municipaux/ane-restmuell-de-print2-20230110.pdf

 

ZERO WASTE Strategy Luxembourg: get informed and get involved
The best waste is that which is not produced

«Null Offall Lëtzebuerg»: the waste prevention strategy - Luxembourg (public.lu)

www.nulloffall.lu

Calculate your ecological footprint and tries to change certain habits

www.myfootprint.lu - empreinte-ecologique-du-luxembourg

https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/fr

https://happyplanetindex.org/countries/LUX/

www.eingutertag.org

12.2 Discover the many ways to consume sustainably in Luxembourg

Use and choose resource-efficient appliances
www.oekotopten.lu

Use alternatives to disposables

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/offall-ressourcen/guide-alternatives.html

Find eco-friendly and sustainable products

https://sdk.lu/accueil/consommation-durable/shop-green/

Use quality rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones and dispose of them properly

https://sdk.lu/dictionary/piles-et-accumulateurs/

https://oekotopten.lu/private/adviser/akkuf

 

Are you organizing an event? Here's how to make it sustainable:
Organize a Greenevent or Greenbusinessevent!

https://projekte.oekozenter.lu/projets/green-events-et-green-business-events/?lang=fr

Buying online from Luxembourg merchants: an advantage for both customer and merchant. An initiative of the Ministry of the Economy

https://letzshop.lu/fr

 

Make a commitment to fair trade by buying from “WeltButteker” and choosing products bearing the Fairtrade label.

https://weltbutteker.lu

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/activites/developpment-du-marche/productfinder

 

12.4 Sustainability in schools and businesses

Buy and sell your second-hand school books

https://upbooking.lu/

Mol nach emol« campaign for the circular economy in schools

https://molnachemol.lu

https://sivec.lu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mol-nach-emol-Flyer-Info_2023_komprimeiert.pdf

SIVEC's offer to make recycled materials available to schools, crèches or associations

www.guttsaach.lu

Take advantage of sustainable catering in school canteens

https://restopolis.lu/food4future/

 

Purchases and uses office and school supplies that are durable and safe to use

https://sdk.lu/shop-green/fournitures-de-bureau/

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/publications/dechets/protection_domaine_administratif.html

https://www.klimabuendnis.lu/fr/la-rentree-sannonce-environnement-et-preservation-des-ressources-au-bureau-et-a-lecole/

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/activites/education/fairtrade-school.html

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/activites/developpement-du-marche/fairtrade-work.html

 

Go paperless at the office. Save paper by printing only what's absolutely necessary and printing on both sides of the paper.
Ask for 100 % recycled paper with a recycling label.

https://www.infogreen.lu/5-atouts-d-une-entreprise-sans-papier.html

Overview of sustainability labels for craft businesses

https://www.cdm.lu/news/vers-un-artisanat-responsable-decryptage-des-labels-durabilite-au-luxembourg

 

For craftsmen and service providers, look out for environmental certifications

https://sdk.lu/entreprises-ayant-le-label-superdreckskescht/

https://www.ecolabel.lu/lecolabel-lu/presentation-de-lecolabel/

 

Also for construction and renovation, ensures the sustainability of companies

https://sdk.lu/accueil/sdk-dans-les-entreprises-et-institutions/gestion-ecologique-des-dechets-sur-les-chantiers/

The city's alternative plan for young people presents sustainable alternatives for consumption in Luxembourg

https://moveapproved.lu/lu/

Sustained.lu: the charity that gives a second life to your old materials

https://www.letzshift.lu/en/local-solutions/sustained-lu

 

12.3 Avoid packaging

For example, avoid single-use packaging and plastic. Choose glass bottles and always take a shopping bag with you.

www.missionzero.lu

https://www.missionzero.lu/img/sidor-brochure-de.pdf

Support packaging-free purchasing initiatives

www.ouni.lu

https://kilogram.lu

Avoid packaging waste by taking your leftovers to the restaurant or to go in the reusable «ECOBOX» system.»

https://ecobox.lu/fr/

 

Do you have a reusable water bottle? Use it every day at filling stations in Luxembourg and Germany.

www.facebook.com - refill.lu

12.5 Reduce mountains of waste by repairing, second-handing, renting and borrowing

https://repairandshare.lu/?lang=fr

 

Take advantage of « Repair Cafés »to repair objects yourself.
When buying, ask whether products are repairable and choose those that are both durable and repairable.

https://www.repaircafe.lu

Even if you can't fix them yourself: don't throw away broken items, get them fixed!

https://www.repaircafe.lu/

 

Find Luxembourg companies that recycle old products
https://sdk.lu/accueil/economie-circulaire/potentiel-de-ressources-nouveaux-produits/

 

Give your old cell phones a second life! Drop them off for repair and reuse, or dismantle them properly to recover raw materials. The same goes for POST-TV decoders and Fritz-Boxes.

The MOBILE BAG project - Digital Inclusion - Luxembourg

12.6 Upcycling: recycling instead of throwing away

Participates in LUI -Luxembourg Upcycling Initiative workshops

https://www.thechangestartswithyou.lu/

https://hello-dono.com

 

ARCUS asbl - am Déngscht vu Kanner, Jugend a Famill

www.facebook.com - upcommunity asbl

12.7 Caution when purchasing clothing
Rethink your clothes - are your clothes sustainable?
www.rethinkyourclothes.lu

Recycle your old clothes in a workshop or look in the stores to see if you can find something to suit you.

https://www.letzshift.lu/fr/solutions-locales/letz-refashion

https://www.thechangestartswithyou.lu

Use the many second-hand, exchange and donation platforms on Facebook in Luxembourg

www.1upvintage.jimdo.com

 

Free yourself from superfluous items without throwing them away.

Donate old clothes: offer, exchange, save resources (and reduce poverty) thanks to the second-hand circuit. Second-hand markets, school initiatives (Option, mini-enterprise)

https://www.croix-rouge.lu/fr/service/les-vestiaires/

 

Collection and sorting center for clothing donations

www.spendchen.lu

https://luxtoday.lu/fr/knowledge/seconde-main-brocante-au-luxembourg

 

Map of collection and sorting points in Luxembourg

https://www.google.com/maps/

 

12.4 Sort your waste better!

Apply the ABCs of waste sorting in Luxembourg.

https://environnement.public.lu/content/dam/environnement/documents/offall_a_ressourcen/municipaux/01-aev-flyer-fr-online.pdf

 

Stay informed with the official app

Main Offall - Meng Ressourcen - Mobile application - Offäll a Ressourcen - Environment portal - emwelt.lu

https://gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites

 

Environmentally-friendly disposal of electronic devices

www.e-collect.lu

www.ecotrel.lu

 

Sorting unavoidable waste is essential for recycling the materials it contains. Here you'll find detailed information on the components of your products and how to recycle them.

https://sdk.lu/accueil/economie-circulaire/potentiel-de-ressources-production-inverse/

https://sidec.lu/fr/Lexikon

 

Find out more about the transition to zero single-use plastic in the workplace
Kit_transition_190422_EN_online.pdf

www.imslux.lu - zero-single-use-plastic

Where to dispose of expired or unused medicines?

https://sdk.lu/dictionary/medicaments-produits-cosmetiques-et-dechets-medicaux/

Free return also in pharmacies

Does your building have a waste management plan? Good waste management reduces costs for the end consumer

https://sdk.lu/accueil/sdk-dans-les-menages/sdk-residenzen/

 

12.8 Learn about local agriculture

Support programs for environmentally-friendly farming methods, premium for landscape maintenance, conversion to organic farming, practical IBR manual for farmers
www.agriculture.public.lu

https://www.meng-landwirtschaft.lu

GUDD!« magazine - Better information, better consumption» magazine»

https://agriculture.public.lu/de/agrarpolitik/landwirtschaft-in-luxemburg/gudd.html

 

12.9 Support local agricultural production

https://www.sou-schmaacht-letzebuerg.lu/fr/producteurs

https://www.naturpark-sure.lu/fr/projects/vum-sei-produkte/

http://fro-de-bauer.lu/regionale-produkte/

 

12.10 Together against food waste

https://antigaspi.lu/fr/accueil/

 

Take part in the ‚gielt Band‘ action against fruit waste

https://antigaspi.lu/activities/de-projet-gielt-band/

12.11 Use antibiotics only when necessary

Find out more about the spread of antibiotic resistance

https://sante.public.lu/dam-assets/fr/publications/a/antibiotiques-brochure-2022/brochure-en-web-new.pdf

https://santesecu.public.lu/fr/espace-citoyen/dossiers-thematiques/m/medicaments-humains/antibiotiques.html

 

12.12 Participate in projects for quality of life in rural areas - «LEADER IN LUXEMBOURG».»

https://leader.lu

 

12.13 Learn a green trade
Forestry and environment, horticulture and agriculture

New brochure: Guidance towards careers in the ecological transition - News - Maison de l'orientation - Luxembourg

Studies and careers: environment and sustainable development (2022)

Environment - Sustainable development - MengStudien.lu - Luxembourg (public.lu)  (2022)

Lycée Technique Agricole

www.lta.lu

 

12.14 Solidarity farming

It's a new form of cooperation between producers and consumers. Support these initiatives

https://www.solawi.lu/fr/

www.vunderatert.lu

 

12.15 Buys wood and wood products from Luxembourg
https://gouvernement.lu/de/actualites

https://www.naturpark-mellerdall.lu/fr/projets/leader-projekt-holz-vun-hei/

Renewable energy from Luxembourg forests

www.environnement.public.lu - Wood energy

 

12.16 Live in sustainable housing

Pay attention to energy passport and LENOZ certification

https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/le-certificat-lenoz

https://www.justarrived.lu/logement-luxembourg/cpe-passeport-energetique/

Make your home energy-efficient and sustainable, and take advantage of the Klimabonus, the Klimaprêt action (subsidies) and other assistance.

https://klima-agence.lu/fr/programmes-aides

13 - Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques

13 - Measures to combat climate change

13.1 Find out about general climate protection measures and renewable energies in Luxembourg

https://klima.lu

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/klima-an-energie/changement-climatique.html

Consult Luxembourg's new Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC)

https://gouvernement.lu/fr/dossiers/2023/2023-pnec.html

 

13.2 Climate protection at municipal level

Find out about climate projects that could be implemented in your community and support them.

https://pacteclimat.lu/fr/acteur-engage

https://www.klimabuendnis.lu/fr/

 

13.3 Uses public transport efficiently

Use the Verkéiersverbond app to check timetables and reduce your travel time

https://www.mobiliteit.lu/fr/

Access national and European train timetables online and via the app

https://www.cfl.lu/fr-fr

Book your train journeys across Europe with the CFL International app

https://www.cfl.lu/fr-fr/app/international

Use Park and Ride park-and-ride facilities

https://www.cfl.lu/fr-fr/customerservices/detail/park-ride

Only need a car once in a while? Use car-sharing services

https://www.flex.lu/fr/

https://www.carloh.lu/fr/

 

13.4 Electric mobility

https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/les-etapes-de-mon-projet/etapes-cles/ecomobilite

Think about buying an electric vehicle and find out about available grants.

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/transport/transports-individuels/aides-financieres/deduction-mobilite-durable-2019.html

 

13.5 Walk or cycle more often

See also ODD 3

See useful tips for cycling in Luxembourg.

https://provelo.lu/fr

Take part in the GoGo Vëlo campaign

https://www.gogovelo.lu

Want to make short spontaneous bike trips? Rent a pedelec electric bike via the vel'OH app at one of over 100 stations in and around Luxembourg.

https://www.vdl.lu/fr/se-deplacer/a-velo-ou-a-pied/location-et-services-velos/veloh

Consult the official map of cycle paths in Luxembourg

https://www.luxvelo.lu/piste-cyclable-luxembourg.php

 

13.6 Live in long-term accommodation

Apply for an energy passport and find out about LENOZ certification

https://www.klima-agence.lu/fr/le-certificat-lenoz

https://www.justarrived.lu/logement-luxembourg/cpe-passeport-energetique/

Make your home more energy-efficient and sustainable, and take advantage of the Klimabonus, the climate loan and other subsidies.

https://logement.public.lu/fr/proprietaire/renovation-amenagements-speciaux/klimapret-reduit0.html

https://logement.public.lu/fr/proprietaire/logement-durable/aides/certification-lenoz0.html

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/logement/aides/prime-house.html

 

13.7 Heat your home with renewable energy sources

Find out what assistance is available

https://klima-agence.lu/fr/ma-contribution-a-la-protection-du-climat/chauffer-grace-aux-energies-renouvelables

Generate clean electricity at home and find out about available subsidies

https://klima-agence.lu/fr/electricite-solaire

 

13.8 Calculate your ecological footprint

And then try to change some habits to make your daily life more climate-friendly.

www.myfootprint.lu - empreinte-ecologique-du-luxembourg

https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/fr

https://happyplanetindex.org/countries/LUX/

www.eingutertag.org

 

13.9 Make your company more climate-friendly

https://www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu

13.10 Find out about national projects such as the «Climate Finance Accelerator» and «Green Finance» for investments in climate protection.

Discover sustainable opportunities for investors in Luxembourg

https://luxembourg.public.lu/fr/investir/secteurs-cles/green-finance.html

https://luxflag.org/fr/labels/financement-lie-au-climat/

13.11 Food and climate protection

https://www.klimabuendnis.lu/kulinarischer-klimaschutz-in-der-gemeinde/

https://www.klimabuendnis.lu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/51385040188Boschure_Klima_FR_final.pdf

Calculate your food footprint

https://changeonsdemenu.lu/initiatives/

 

13.12 Take part with your team in the BNEawards competition to achieve climate targets!

www.bne.lu

14 - Vie aquatique

14 - Aquatic life

14 AQUATIC LIFE

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

14.1 Protecting the oceans

Water protection measures and proper waste disposal help to protect the oceans. See also Objective 6 Clean water.

Taste is not garbage« campaign»

https://gouvernement.lu/fr/publications.gouv2024_eau+fr+publications+2021+Divers+Legout-nest-pas-une-poubelle.html

Help reduce plastic waste. Uses reusable bags and participates in deposit systems for drinks and takeaways.

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/offall-ressourcen/guide-alternatives.html

Consult the digital exhibition on plastic waste in the oceans proposed by IMS

https://view.genially.com/602aaf335462210d85f39905/interactive-content-exposition-pollution-plastique

14.2 Eat sustainable fish

Find out more about the importance of sustainability in fishing and the labels to look out for.

https://www.greenpeace.de/biodiversitaet/meere/fischerei/nachhaltige-fischerei-versteht-greenpeace-darunter

https://www.wwf.fr/agir-au-quotidien/alimentation/poisson

https://www.verbraucherzentrale.de/umwelt-haushalt/fischsiegel-und-label-eine-orientierung-fuer-ihren-einkauf-69877

Consult responsible consumption guides such as the WWF fish guide, also available as an app.

https://www.consoguidepoisson.fr

14.3 Keep up to date with water-related news

https://www.teamwaasser.lu

https://www.flusspartnerschaften.lu

Every year, World Water Day takes place on March 22, with a different theme. Luxembourg takes part with various actions
https://www.un.org/fr/observances/water-day

14.4 Avoid products containing plastic flakes or microbeads

They harm aquatic organisms and also affect our health. Microplastics can be found in cosmetics, soaps, shower gels and toothpastes. Don't dispose of these products in wastewater.

Watch out for plastic coatings

Mikroplastik | Umweltbundesamt

The human body does not handle microplastics as expected, much to the surprise of scientists - Science et vie

Ist die Verschmutzung durch Mikroplastik ein Problem?

Mikro- und Nanoplastik in unseren Körpern: Viele Hinweise, wenig Wissen - Deutsches Ärzteblatt

Microplastics and our health: What the science says

https://www.greenpeace.de/engagieren/nachhaltiger-leben/ungeschminkte-wahrheit

14.5 Marine organisms are not souvenirs!

Don't bring back souvenirs containing protected marine species such as certain shells or sea turtles.

www.douanes.public.lu - restrictions on flora and fauna

15.2 Don't use pesticides, they pollute the water cycle

https://www.ounipestiziden.lu/fr

https://www.naturpark-sure.lu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Loscht-op-Natur-8-1.pdf

Loscht-op-Natur-8-1.pdf

Find out more and create a pesticide-free garden

https://www.ounipestiziden.lu/fr/pestizidfreier-garten

The use of pesticides on impermeable surfaces:

In certain situations, PPPs can contaminate surface water. This is why the use of any type of PPP on impermeable surfaces connected to a rainwater collection system is prohibited as of January 1.er January 2024. These include garage slopes, staircases or courtyards, where the application of PPP could contaminate the collected water.

Certain plant protection products banned - Landwirtschaftsportal - Luxembourg

15 - Vie terrestre

15 - Life on earth

15 TERRESTRIAL LIFE/ BIODIVERSITY

Preserve and restore terrestrial ecosystems, ensuring that they are used sustainably, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, halt and reverse soil degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

15.1 Learn more about nature and the environment in Luxembourg and Europe

www.emwelt.lu

https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/at-a-glance/nature

Find out more about our biodiversity initiatives and how Luxembourg supports them.

https://environnement.public.lu/content/dam/environnement/documents/natur/biodiversite/pnpn/0003-mecd-broc-resumeplannational-web-3.pdf

Explore nature conservation projects in your community

https://www.pactenature.lu/fr/acteur-engage/pacte-nature

https://www.vdl.lu/fr/la-ville/engagements-de-la-ville/actions-environnementales/favoriser-la-biodiversite

https://science.lu/fr/taxonomy/term/278

Discover agricultural initiatives for biodiversity

https://agriculture.public.lu/de/beihilfen/biodiversitaetsprogramme.html

Get involved!

https://www.naturemweltasbl.lu

https://www.hellefnatur.lu

15.2 Does not use pesticides

https://www.ounipestiziden.lu/fr

https://www.naturpark-sure.lu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Loscht-op-Natur-8-1.pdf

Protect bees and wild bees!

https://apis.lu/fr/

Find out more and create a pesticide-free garden

https://www.ounipestiziden.lu/fr/pestizidfreier-garten

The use of pesticides on impermeable surfaces:

In certain situations, PPPs can contaminate surface water. This is why the use of any type of PPP on impermeable surfaces connected to a rainwater collection system is prohibited as of January 1.er January 2024. These include garage slopes, staircases or courtyards, where the application of PPP could contaminate the collected water.

Certain plant protection products banned - Landwirtschaftsportal - Luxembourg

15.3 Garden sustainably at home

https://www.ctf.lu/fr/

https://environnement.public.lu/fr/publications/conserv_nature/Gartenbrochure.html

https://naturelo.meco.lu/fr/tipps/idees-et-conseils-pour-amenager-un-jardin-proche-de-la-nature/

https://www.naturemweltasbl.lu//wp-content/uploads/2024/07/INFO_Nature5_AnimauxJardin.pdf

Grow fruit and vegetables sustainably in the garden

www.seed-net.lu

https://terra-coop.lu/fr

https://www.ctf.lu/fr/

Find out more about the National Action Plan for the Reduction of Phytosanitary Products

https://agriculture.public.lu/de/pflanzen-boeden/pflanzenschutz-gesundheit/pflanzenschutzmittel-aktionsplan.html

View brochures on biodiversity in the garden

https://www.naturemweltasbl.lu/publication-fr/

Explore the Luxembourg community gardens portal

https://eisegaart.cell.lu

Participates in national network to promote school gardens

https://gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2023/05-mai/24-leieren-am-gaart.html

https://www.leierenamgaart.lu

SciTeach-Center-How-to-Schulgarten-.pdf

https://sicona.lu/schulgaerten/

Learn more about the urban agriculture strategy

www.environnement.public.lu - urbanfarming

Provides a nesting place for building nesting birds

https://www.naturemweltasbl.lu/faq-items/trouvez-le-nichoir-adapte/

Protects birds by building with glass in the right way

https://www.naturemweltasbl.lu//wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Oiseaux-et-Verre-Construction.pdf

https://www.co-labor.lu/

https://www.solawi.lu/fr/

https://eisegaart.cell.lu/jardins/

15.4 Use old varieties of fruit and vegetables adapted to Luxembourg and plant high-stemmed fruit trees

www.bongert.lu - Liste-alter-und-bewährter-Obstsorten

Helps preserve the diversity of cultivated plants:

https://seed-net.lu/category/seed-saatgut-semences/

https://www.nutzpflanzenvielfalt.de/tag-der-offenen-tür-im-vermehrungsgarten-luxemburg

Plant species and use seeds adapted to local biodiversity, produced in Luxembourg and pesticide-free

www.seed-net.lu

https://www.ounipestiziden.lu/fr/s-projects-basic-8

Participates in the Eng Heck vun hei action and buys shrubs of Luxembourg origin

https://environnement.public.lu/content/dam/environnement/documents/natur/biodiversite/infrastructures-vertes/Heckvunhei.pdf

Find out more about invasive neophyte plants and help combat them

Invasive neophytes | Ouni Pestiziden

Take part in a national or local Tree Day in autumn. Take part in a planting campaign or start your own.

National Tree Day - Wikipedia

https://www.hellefnatur.lu/actualites/planztmat-2-0

 

15.5 Discover nature-Participate!

Take part in events, hikes, courses, seminars and excursions organized by nature conservation organizations, the Natural History Museum or the Nature Administration, and discover the country in a different way.

www.environnement.public.lu - agenda

 

15.6 Bring your help! Works in the wilderness and supports organizations as a volunteer, for example during «Chantiers nature» (nature workcamps) for nature reserve maintenance, bird counts or educational activities.

Chantiers nature 2025 - natur&ëmwelt a.s.b.l.

https://www.naturemweltasbl.lu/devenez-benevole/

 

15.7 Feed the birds in winter

Feed the birds fact sheet

https://www.naturemweltasbl.lu//wp-content/uploads/2024/07/INFO_Nature3_NourrirOiseaux.pdf

 

15.8 When on vacation, avoid souvenirs made from protected animals or plants
www.douanes.public.lu - prohibitions-restrictions fauna-flora

 

15.9 Uses only FSC- or PEFC-certified wood and paper

For furniture and decking, choose local woods rather than tropical ones

https://pefc.lu/fr/particuliers/

https://lu.fsc.org/lu-fr/fsc-luxembourg

 

16 - Paix, justice et institutions efficaces

16 - Peace, justice and effective institutions

16 Peace, justice and effective institutions

Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, ensuring access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

 

16.1 Learn about our democracy and get involved

www.chd.lu

www.chd.lu - La Chambre Et Vous

 

Submit or sign petitions to Parliament from age 15

Missions and functioning of the Chamber | Chambre des députés du grand-duché de Luxembourg (chd.lu)

Welcome to the Chamber of Deputies petitions website..: Petitiounen (petitions.lu)

 

Are you a European citizen living in Luxembourg? Register for the communal elections and vote

Communales - I can vote - Luxembourg

Register for the European elections and vote!

European elections - I can vote - Luxembourg

If you're undecided, find out more about the programs before the elections here.

https://2024.smartwielen.lu/fr/home?locale=fr_CH

Get involved in the collective of youth organizations

https://www.jugendrot.lu/

Participate in student committees and the student collective

https://www.cnel.lu/

Participate in the Youth Parliament

https://www.jugendparlament.lu/

Become a Youth Climate Delegate and take part in the world's largest climate conference.

https://www.jugendrot.lu/cyd/

Become a youth ambassador at the UN and represent young people

https://www.jugendrot.lu/unyd/

Would you like to run training courses, workshops or conferences? Get involved with POT!

https://www.jugendrot.lu/pot/

The Youth Convention gives you a concrete voice: ask questions, discuss, learn and work on the issues that matter to you.

https://www.jugendrot.lu/jugendkonvent/

Get involved in European politics with the European Youth Parliament

https://eyp.org/get-involved/

Learn and live democracy, politics for all. Get involved in democracy and conflict resolution

https://zpb.lu/zpb/le-zpb-et-leducation-a-la-citoyennete/

www.zpb.lu - pädagogik

Play an active role in defending children's rights as a UNICEF youth ambassador

https://www.unicef.org/youth-advocates

https://www.unicef.lu/kinderrechte/?_adin=132415900

16.2 Benefit from the Ombudsman's public mediation service

www.ombudsman.lu

Find out more about children's rights and take advantage of the ORK Children's Rights Ombudsman Committee.

www.ork.lu

Learn your rights and duties as a young person

https://www.unicef.lu/kinderrechte/?_adin=01670309623

Children's rights explained to children

https://men.public.lu/fr/systeme-educatif/droits-enfant/actions-sensibilisation.html

16.3 Support environmental and cooperative associations through your commitment

www.benevolat.lu

16.4 Participate in democratic life, even as a young person

Citizen participation in democratic life to strengthen social cohesion - Luxembourg

16.5 Take part in interesting and topical activities with other young people

https://www.snj.public.lu/

16.6 Contributes to the protection of children and young people

www.ecpat.lu

16.7 Report suspected cases of child abuse

https://violence.lu/

16.8 Petitions - assert your right to participate

Discover the power of your signature, get informed and take part in national and international petition movements, for example

https://secure.avaaz.org/page/fr/
www.change.org

16.9 Give your direct opinion on EU policy and legislation  or send suggestions via Have your say

https://have-your-say.ec.europa.eu/index_fr

16.10 Initiative citoyenne européenne ECI European Citizens Initiative

Home | European Citizens' Initiative

16.11 Support the defense of human rights

https://www.amnesty.lu/

17 - Partenariats pour la réalisation des objectifs

17 - Partnerships to achieve objectives

17 Partnerships to achieve objectives

Strengthen and revitalize the Global Partnership for Development.

Sustainable development requires constant mobilization. Get involved and convince others

17.1 Respects different cultures, languages and nationalities and seeks cooperation

Learn Luxembourgish in society, learning in a multicultural context for a better life together

www.ikl.lu

www.insl.lu

www.lod.lu

17.2 Sustainable projects in the community

Find out about and support sustainability projects that could be implemented in your community.

https://pacteclimat.lu/fr/acteur-engage

https://www.klimabuendnis.lu/fr/category/klima-buendnis-letzebuerg-2012-fr/unser-angebot-an-fr/citoyennes/evenements-fr-2/

https://economie-circulaire.public.lu/fr.html

www.sicona.lu

https://www.solawi.lu/fr/

17.3 Become a member of a non-profit association

Get involved and contribute to sustainability in society

www.benevolat.lu

17.4. Find out more about our partners' public offerings and get involved!  Take part in events, hikes, courses, seminars and excursions organized by nature conservation organizations, the Natural History Museum or the Nature Administration, and discover the country in a different way.

www.environnement.public.lu - Agenda

Discover the players at the Education for Sustainable Development Fair - BNE days

https://bne.lu/foire/

17.5 Take part with your team to reach climate targets! Take part in the BNEawards competition

BNE Awards

BNE supply4future

17.6 Support for anyone wishing to become a changemaker

For associations, companies, young people, adults

www.4motion.lu

 

17.7 Organizes an event with Fairtrade products and materials

Or take part in Fairtrade events

https://www.fairtrade.lu/fr/activites.html

 

17.8 Citizen science

 

Citizens help science. Participate in citizen science, collect data on the environment and biodiversity

https://www.citizenscience.lu

Actions - Become a naturalist | MNHNL Data portal

 

17.9 International SDGs

 

Don't limit yourself to Luxembourg, take part in global actions and efforts to achieve sustainable development goals (UN and Europe). Explore the UN's global connections

Home - Sustainable development

https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/7-reasons-we-need-to-step-up-action-on-the-sustainable-development-goals/

https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/how-can-we-track-progress-on-the-sdgs-heres-how/

17.10 The new climate website for Luxembourg

 

Find out more about Luxembourg's climate protection objectives and measures.

https://klima.lu/

 

17.11 Participatory financing for sustainable projects

Would you like to support social and ecological projects that are close to your heart? Luxembourg's equity financing platform is for you!

https://eticrowd.lu/fr/