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UMKEHR e.V. - Informations- und Beratungsbüro für Verkehr und Umwelt
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationMobilityUrban Impact
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About UMKEHR e.V. - Informations- und Beratungsbüro für Verkehr und Umwelt
UMKEHR e.V. is an information and consulting office for traffic and environment, dedicated for over twenty years to representing the interests of pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users in Germany. The organization promotes sustainable mobility in local transport by strengthening environmental transport modes. It publishes the specialist magazine "MobiLogisch!" and co-organizes the national BUVKO transport congress. UMKEHR e.V. advises citizens on engagement opportunities and offers internships to students, enabling them to actively contribute to projects focused on mobility justice and climate adaptation.
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Sustainability Goals
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Promotes sustainable mobility for livable cities
UMKEHR e.V. advocates for increased use of pedestrian, cycling, and public transport to establish sustainable local transport systems and improve quality of life in urban areas.
Strengthens citizen engagement for urban development
The organization provides guidance and support for citizens on how to engage in local political processes to advocate for sustainable transport solutions and resilient urban development.
Reduced Inequalities
Advocates for mobility justice and equal opportunities
UMKEHR e.V. actively addresses mobility justice and traffic justice in its publication 'MobiLogisch!' and at congresses, aiming to reduce inequalities in access to safe and efficient mobility.
Promotes gender-equitable mobility planning
The organization advocates for the integration of gender-equitable approaches into mobility planning to ensure that the needs of all genders are considered.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Building sustainable infrastructure for environmental transport
UMKEHR e.V. advocates for the expansion and quality improvement of networks for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport to enable sustainable mobility.
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Q1What are the main goals and activities of UMKEHR e.V.?+
UMKEHR e.V. has been an information and consulting office for traffic and environment for over twenty years, advocating for the interests of pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users in Germany. The organization promotes sustainable mobility by fostering closer cooperation among these "environmental transport" modes in local transport.
Q2What publications does UMKEHR e.V. offer?+
UMKEHR e.V. publishes the specialist magazine "MobiLogisch!", which frequently addresses topics such as mobility justice, network quality for traffic justice, gender-equitable mobility planning, and climate adaptation in relation to pedestrian traffic. The current issue 1-26 focuses on "Mobility Justice".
Q3What events does UMKEHR e.V. co-organize?+
The organization co-organizes the Bundesweiter Umwelt- und Verkehrs-Kongress (BUVKO). The 26th edition, themed "Menschen bewegen: Mobilität sozial – ökologisch – machbar," is scheduled for April 2-4, 2027, in Wiesbaden, in partnership with FUSS e.V., Hochschule RheinMain, and Changing Cities.
Q4How can interested individuals get involved or apply at UMKEHR e.V.?+
UMKEHR e.V. offers internship opportunities for students, for example, on projects like "Besseres Klima in Kommunen geht gut" or to contribute to "MobiLogisch!". Information is available at: https://umkehr.de/55-aktiv-werden/227-praktikant-aktuell.html. Additionally, the organization advises citizens on how to engage with local politics to advocate for sustainable transport solutions.
Q5Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does UMKEHR e.V. contribute to?+
UMKEHR e.V. primarily contributes to SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities" and SDG 10 "Reduced Inequalities" by advocating for mobility justice and sustainable local transport. Secondarily, the organization contributes to SDG 9 "Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure".
Q6Where is UMKEHR e.V. headquartered?+
UMKEHR e.V. is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. From there, the organization coordinates its nationwide activities and initiatives.
