Objectives

The project aims to promote the sustainable transformation of the urban region of greater Johannesburg by initiating adapted and integrated energy projects as a key factor for sustainability. Technical, economic, ecological and social questions shall be addressed similarly.

The project objectives are

• to establish a research network of South African and German institutions in sustainability Research

• to develop and implement energy projects as exemplary case studies to improve sustainability in large urban agglomerations

• to demonstrate an integrated approach including technical, economic, ecological and socio economic aspects

• to show the feasibility and practical use of model tools and planning instruments

• to elaborate together new approaches, methods and projects for a longer fruitful collaboration