Celebrate sustainably: This is how you can have the perfect green event in Rohrbach!

Celebrate sustainably: This is how you can have the perfect green event in Rohrbach!

This year, numerous national events took place in the Rohrbach district, organized under the motto “Green Events Upper Austria”. This initiative aims to consider environmental sustainability in all aspects of event design. Around 250 of these environmentally friendly events were held across the country, including a children's darts tournament and a parish festival in Arnreit, where attention was paid to climate-friendly mobility, organic food and waste avoidance. Norbert Rainer, Managing Director of the Upper Austria Climate Alliance, praises the Upper Austrians who, despite difficult circumstances, value joint, sustainable celebrations. 

Legal framework for public events

The organization of such events falls under the regulations of Upper Austria. Event Security Act, which applies to all public events. This law defines different types of events and the requirements that must be met when holding them. Overall, events are divided into reportable, permit-required and notifiable categories. The responsible authorities are both the municipalities and the district administrative authorities, which monitor safety and compliance with regulations. This ensures that the health and safety of visitors is always guaranteed.

The initiative shows that events should not only be planned from an entertaining perspective, but should also integrate social and environmentally conscious aspects. This is seen as an important step towards a sustainable future, with the focus on climate protection and resource conservation. According to State Councilor for the Environment Stefan Kaineder, such events are a strong sign of responsibility towards the environment and promote awareness of the need to preserve the natural foundations of life My district reported. By adhering to the “Green Events Upper Austria” guidelines, every participant contributes to minimizing the ecological footprint and sustainably ensuring the quality of life in the region.