Nature Pact

The municipality of Roeser has developed a clear mission statement for dealing with nature and the environment: At the centre of this is the responsibility to protect and preserve our natural resources and make them fit for the future. This mission statement forms the framework for our actions as part of the Nature Pact up to 2030 - a long-term commitment to the protection of biodiversity and the promotion of intact, vibrant nature in our municipality.

Our nature is more than just a backdrop - it is a habitat, a retreat, a recreational area and the basis for health, well-being and quality of life. The preservation of these values is firmly anchored in the self-image of the municipality of Roeser. With our mission statement, we are committed to taking responsibility - for today's citizens as well as for future generations.

Key elements of the mission statement have been defined for the municipality of Roeser, which are to be achieved by 2030:

• Protecting and promoting biodiversity: the municipality is actively committed to preserving native animal and plant species, protecting their habitats such as the Natura 2000 area around the Alzette river and thus preserving ecological connections.

• Enhancement and maintenance of near-natural areas: Existing natural areas such as forests, meadows, hedges, bodies of water and orchards should be preserved, maintained and - where possible - ecologically enhanced.

• Sustainable land use: Avoiding concrete islands as squares and upgrading green spaces in residential areas, public squares or private spaces in the interests of nature and making them climate and biodiversity-friendly.

• Environmental education and participation: The keyword here is the nature pact team, which is made up of citizens of the municipality, among others, and is committed to raising awareness of the importance of nature. Furthermore, cooperation with schools, associations, farmers, the forester and other local stakeholders is to be further promoted and intensified.

• Future-orientated action: Our mission statement is based on the idea of sustainability. It is intended to ensure that future generations can also experience an intact environment and continue to live and work in a community worth living in.

With this mission statement, the municipality of Roeser is setting a clear direction until 2030 and beyond: The protection and appreciation of nature and biodiversity are an integral part of our municipal identity and the basis for a future worth living, including through more greenery in settlement areas, e.g. along roads.

The task of this working group is to increase the information and awareness of citizens through annual actions in the areas of nature, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation and to participate in the implementation of the measures of the Nature Pact. The college of aldermen and/or the municipal council make the decisions on the implementation of these measures.

The team is made up of the local forester, a representative of the college of aldermen (usually the environmental alderman) and the SICONA Nature Pact advisor as well as committed citizens and municipal employees. The SICONA nature conservation syndicate advises us on the implementation of the Nature Pact.

Composition of the Nature Pact Team

You find more information on the Alzette river partnership here.

Green events are sustainable events that can be organised by associations or municipalities in Luxembourg. This event must fulfil a checklist of criteria.

Further information: www.greenevents.lu 

Checklist

The Oekocenter Pafendall offers support and guidance in the organisation of such an event: Tel: 43 90 30 22 or email: emweltberodung@oeko.lu

As part of Environment Week 2025, the municipality of Roeser has organised two events in accordance with the Green Event criteria.

In addition, the municipality's environmental service is available for questions and concerns relating to green events.

Gilles Lang

Telephone:

E-Mail Address:

gilles.lang@roeser.lu

Activities:

Head of Department.Energy and climate advisor

Léo Metz

Telephone:

E-Mail Address:

leo.metz@roeser.lu

Activities:

Environmental advisor