Thayaland: Second place for innovative rainwater project

Von WOM

The Climate adjustment region clearly Thayaland has achieved remarkable success in the Austrian State Prize for Climate Change Adaptation (Clia). For the innovative project "Regenwasser-BE-HESTE-Region Thayaland", the region was awarded the second prize in the "dryness" category. This underlines the efforts of the region to face the challenges of climate change and to find sustainable solutions.

On the day of the official award, the mayors of the communities gathered within the Thayaland to receive their documents. Among other things, Lambert Handl from Dobersberg, Werner Liebhart from Pfaffenschlag, Anette Töpfl from Vitis and many others who worked together on this significant project were present. Your goal: to use rainwater efficiently and keep in the region in order to counteract the consequences of extreme weather conditions, especially drought.

The contribution of the communities

This special prize is not only an award, but also an recognition for the sensible commitment of the communities, which through their cooperation created the framework conditions for better rainwater management. "Using rainwater sustainably is crucial to alleviate the effects of climate change," said the clear! Manager Martin Schrammel during the board meeting of the Thayaland future area.

The “Regenwasser-BE-HESTE-Region Thayaland” project aims to collect rainwater and use it for the different needs of the region. Not only the supply of water can be guaranteed, but resilience can also be strengthened against future climatic challenges. The second place in the "Dryness" category is a clear signal that the region works in the right direction.

This award was awarded by a specialist body that evaluates the projects for their relevance and effectiveness. The success of Klar Thayaland shows how important innovative and integrated approaches are in the fight against the consequences of climate change and at the same time offers an example for other regions that want to overcome similar challenges.

Further information on the backgrounds and goals of this project can be found In a report by www.noen.at .