Wednesday, June 4, 2008

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Wil: Young Green on the urban development concept in 2008


The Wil Young Greens welcome the work on urban development concept in principle. Particularly positive in the process is that the people on the forums has the opportunity to contribute actively. Many important points for a healthy and sustainable development of our city have been rendered. Nevertheless, from We believe most issues fleshed out enough and complain about some points even.

In the sense of an integrated urban development concept, it is in the eyes of the Young Greens need to evaluate the full range CULTURE higher. Thus, in the report such as the shed / Gare de Lion has gone completely forgotten, although this is the cultural institution with the most visitors and the largest and widest range of events and culture. In our opinion, is there an urgent need to be corrected. Furthermore, additional buildings and especially all the areas / fields are clearly marked as a "cultural space". In these places to events such as as the open-air cinema can be made without having to perform every time a licensing procedure.
The Young Greens therefore welcome the plan for a comprehensive concept of culture. We miss concrete goals and measures to promote local artists and a broad cultural offer for all sectors of the population. The city of Wil must play an active role and keep the environment as attractive as possible. There are enough spaces for theater groups, musical artists or artists will be provided, and individual projects can be supported financially less bureaucratic and quicker. Culture means more and better quality of life!

Very pleasing from our point of view, the various measures and explanations in the fields of environment and energy, nature and recreation, housing and population and public space. Not satisfied with the transport sector. While there are also very positive indications, such as traffic calming measures, development of bicycle paths or increasing the safety of pedestrians. Almost an affront to the people, however, is the fact that the Grünaustrasse is through a back door back into the discussion, although rejected by the people. In addition, it makes no sense to pass right through the lead RVS future center of the city / regional center Wil. The boys miss the Open, in the transport forward-looking, innovative and above all new ideas. warm up large projects from the 80's again, is not just an urban development concept.

If the whole concept of urban development have not only the character of an individual concept, the other areas to be considered stronger. In particular, in terms of priority and the selection of key projects.

the view of the Young Greens in the years to be implemented in all probability not even half of that key projects. Instead of relying on outdated ideas and road traffic planning major projects - the financial and are politically difficult to implement and also bring any significant improvements to the traffic situation - will the available resources are used primarily for emergency measures and small projects of other sections. Here is a cost-benefit analysis of each project would be helpful. Especially in the fields of culture, nature and recreation, energy and environment, public space / upgrading of residential areas, and bicycle and pedestrian-friendliness, with relatively modest financial resources to achieve maximum quality of life in our city!

For further information:
Young Green Wil
Michael Sarbach, Linde Strasse 7, 9500 Wil
m.sarbach @ bluewin.ch

Thursday, May 8, 2008

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interview on climate policy

an interview, which I have answered for a short apprenticeship work.

a. What climate change means for the Greens?
It is scheduled for a change! The aim of the Open is clearly reaching the energy model of the "2000 Watt Society".

b. How is this manifested?
with various national, cantonal and municipal efforts. One example is the Air Initiative:
The environmental committee of the National Council calls for reduction of CO2 emissions by 20% from 1990 to 2020. This is not enough if we avoid the worst of human and environmental want. The Climate Initiative, which was launched in May 2007, calls for a reduction of 30%. This intention, which is quite realistic demands effective measures in the renewable energy and energy efficiency. Until November 2007, just over five months after its launch, already 120,000 signatures were collected. The Climate Initiative, which came in record time and it is the sign of the Bundesrat. It is officially on 29 February 2008 filed with the Federal Chancellery.

c. What is the significance climate policy for you personally?
The earth is the foundation of our existence. We must finally begin to take responsibility. Our current way of life means that future generations have to pay for our reckless behavior. Therefore, I am dedicated to measures by Switzerland to the goal - does bit by bit - the "2000-watt society". This a balancing act is needed because the economy is especially for the change to take place so that no massive handicaps.

d. keyword "Gruner perspective: efficiency and renewable energy." How the Greens want
increase energy efficiency?
mainly with energy-saving measures and the promotion of renewable energy. A good example is the energy initiative St. Gallen in the canton: www.energieinitiative.ch
particularly in the field of building renovation, additional measures are required.

e. What do you think is useful?
Each measure should follow the cost - are valued principle. Most measures such as solar energy in buildings for hot water production, alternative heating systems, water and electricity saving measures pay off in the short term and very direct. F. Very

her one possibility is to work together that the different parties? Or is this completely unrealistic?
In the real policy is working very much with the other parties. Especially before the election surprise Civil especially Parties time and again with advances and commitment to climate protection. Unfortunately, they show themselves each after the elections less willing to cooperate. On the whole, but the shift in thinking has already begun and the other parties have recognized the problem at last.

g. What is the importance of renewable energies?
Renewable energies are the future! In this area need to focus our efforts. Switzerland is able to take back a leadership position in renewable energy.
More info: http://gruene.ch/d/politik/pp/grundlagenpapier_energiepolitik_d.pdf

h. It is said that the fossil energy sources are running low. there still is enough time available to re-think globally?
We have not in fact infinite time. Therefore, Green politics is more important than ever. Thus, the adaptation of our society, particularly the economy, can be done without massive losses, must be started immediately with the conversion.

i. What is your vision for the future of climate and energy policy?
The 2000-watt society ", an initiative of the ETH (www.novatlantis.ch). Their goal is a sustainable energy supply based on new technologies and approaches, and increased efficiencies in the conversion of primary to useful energy. This vision should reflect the real policy.


j. In Switzerland, there will be 2010, an energy shortage. How will / should this shortage be bridged?
Switzerland will convert either now active in alternative energy or suffer an energy crisis. The majority of politicians in this regard has been sleeping for years and even now torpedoed effective measures in the field of renewable energies. We must act now or we will actually have an energy shortage.
Concrete measures are in the "basic document Energy Policy 2050" related to the Green Party of Switzerland: http://gruene.ch/d/politik/pp/grundlagenpapier_energiepolitik_d.pdf

k. On your website you write that we are finally beginning to , sustainable to take responsibility for our lifestyle. How is this possible?
The climate is everybody! It is probably unnecessary to enumerate various energy saving measures that can meet any budget without having to restrict themselves to. It is important to be taken on a small scale, as well as in the large, measures. Also, I find it extremely important that the market share increased by so-called "Fair Trade" products. It supports the purchase of such products not only its own initiative in other countries, but also concrete energy efficiency and environmental conservation projects globally. In addition, the polluter pays principle should finally be introduced by means of an incentive taxes ecological tax reform. It aims to tax energy consumption and to reduce labor costs. Today, high costs burden the "labor". The energy tax to help finance the social security system. When energy is more expensive, is the result of nature, work, and it helps the Swiss economy to a lead in environmentally friendly technologies.

l. What they think are tools to achieve this goal?
ecological tax reform, promotion and development of renewable energy, CO2 taxes, prohibition of excessive damaging vehicles (eg off-roader, if not necessary. Www.menschenfreundlicher.ch), consistent and efficient Building renovations.

m. Do you think that the public schools could be indicative of a sustainable development?
The elementary schools have to include issues such as climate change, energy saving and consumption behavior reinforced. In many towns and cities whole project weeks held on such matters. These issues are fixed in the cantonal curricula. The trend is definitely in the right direction, but there is much potential for improvement!

n. Is there cause for concern? Or we may look to the future peace of mind in the hope that the policy presents viable solutions?
measures against global warming must be local, but are addressed globally. Switzerland is now lagging far behind in the European comparison, unfortunately, after it was counted in the 90 years to the most progressive countries. We must lead by example and commit ourselves to strengthen global treaties and agreements. On the whole I am very confident because now most of the other parties have also recognized the seriousness of the situation.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

How To Write A Community Service Letters

WIPA (Wiler parking AG), and the Turks Kölliker

falls for some time in the station underpass Wil a large poster of the SVP with Councillor Stefan Kölliker candidate in more copies in the local kebab stand "Calypso" on. This is not as far as illegal, but I am surprised but pretty. Would like us Mr. Koelliker suggest that he is basically a friend of Turkish culture? Hardly. Is much more likely to believe that Mr. Koelliker his position as manager of the WIPA (Wiler parking AG), which is landlord of this place, could use them cleverly. Whether this is in the semi-public nature of the WIPA and whether such opportunistic behavior is a qualification to the government and is doubtful, in my opinion.

Michael Sarbach, City of parliament, young Wil Green

Saturday, March 22, 2008

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Motion: Child Friendly Community

22nd March 2008
Motion Family friendly community


Order
The City Council shall be responsible to Parliament for review and application the positioning of the UNICEF initiative "Child Friendly Community" and present to the label of the UNICEF "Child Friendly Community".



Background In April 2004, UNICEF Switzerland founded the Working Group on Child-Friendly Community ". With the assistance of experts that developed a questionnaire that allows interested communities to conduct a situation analysis of child-friendliness.

The results are analyzed by UNICEF Switzerland and presented at the request of the municipality in an interview. It is then free to decide the communities, whether they are for the award, "Child-friendly community wants to apply. "

justification
The UNICEF initiative "Child Friendly Community" aims at the implementation of the CRC to support the local level. While children's rights through national and cantonal laws are concerned, which is responsible for implementing these goals but in most cases the individual communities - because the biggest impact of the projects to improve the lives of children can be found in their immediate environment. The initiative thus promotes targeted processes to improve child-friendliness, allowing Swiss communes for the first time to conduct a comprehensive positioning on this issue. In this process be seen under the following policy areas: education, family and school care services, health, leisure, housing / living environment, management, transport and child and youth protection. If that location determination is positive, the municipalities may apply for the label "child-friendly community." This award will benefit primarily the children and young people and increase the town Wil also a greater quality of life. The positive image of a "child-friendly community," thus contributes to the promotion of the entire residential and business location Wil.

Greens prowil
Michael Sarbach