Jan Holzenbecher:

Jan Holzenbecher, who holds a degree in geography, brings extensive knowledge from his previous career in climate protection consulting, material flow management, the renewable energy sector, and the development of climate protection strategies. For example, during his time at the firm “merkWATT,” he was one of the “founding fathers” of the climate protection strategy for the city of Salzgitter, which was launched in 2013. Since 2015, Jan Holzenbecher has been responsible for its implementation and further development.

Katharina Migyu:

In addition to general responsibilities in the field of climate protection, Katharina Migyu is responsible for developing and implementing a climate protection strategy for the municipal administration. Katharina Migyu brings extensive knowledge of scientific issues from her studies in environmental sciences at the Technical University of Braunschweig. During her studies, she focused on scientific questions in the fields of ecology and climatology. In the field of climatology, her focus was on urban climatological issues.

Lars Großhans-Kretschmer:

Lars Großhans-Kretschmer works as a Climate Adaptation Manager for the City of Salzgitter. His primary focus is on updating the City of Salzgitter’s climate adaptation plan. He is also responsible for the further development of municipal measures to adapt to the impacts of climate change (for example: adaptation of standing water bodies, heavy rain management, and climate-adapted urban development). He studied environmental and natural sciences at the Technical University of Braunschweig and brings expertise in environmental analysis, climate change, and applied environmental research from his professional career to date.

Julia Sprengel:

Julia Sprengel is primarily responsible for developing a land-unsealing concept for Salzgitter. Unsealing land improves water infiltration, reduces flood risks, increases biodiversity in cities, and provides better protection against heat. Furthermore, unsealed areas create a better microclimate, which can enhance citizens’ quality of life. Her professional background stems from her studies in environmental sciences and her master’s degree in Energy-Ecological Urban Redevelopment—the adaptation of cities and municipalities to climate change. Throughout her professional career to date, she has focused on energy and climate issues, as well as on organizing and conducting workshops and participatory events with various stakeholder groups.