Mission 2030: Bringing Sustainability Goals to Life

How can greenhouse gas emissions be reduced, materials reused, and people actively involved? This question was explored by students from Katharinen-Gymnasium and Reuchlin-Gymnasium as part of the exhibition “Mission 2030 – Experiencing Global Goals” at the City Museum of Ingolstadt. 

During the workshop “(Un)voluntarily Sustainable? Climate-Friendly Lifestyles as a Question of Justice”, led by Anna-Lisa Klages from the Research and Transfer Center for Sustainability at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt, the students discussed different life realities and examined the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from various perspectives. In doing so, it became clear how closely environmental, economic, and social issues are interconnected. 

In this context, we also presented our project nunam. Together with our partners, we promote the reuse of retired vehicle batteries in stationary applications, thereby contributing to the circular economy. One example is charging stations based on second-life battery storage systems. 

At the same time, nunam follows a social approach: by providing electric rickshaws, women in rural regions are given the opportunity to transport their goods to market and sell them independently. This strengthens both their economic independence and their participation in society. 

The project provided a tangible example of how different sustainability goals can work together. Technological innovation, resource conservation, education, and social participation complement one another and form a holistic approach to sustainable development. 

The event demonstrated the importance of practical examples in making global sustainability goals understandable and tangible. At the same time, it became clear that sustainable development encompasses many different fields of action and can only be successfully achieved through the cooperation of various stakeholders.