Creative ideas for a great new event: a call to our members!

For over 20 years, the Ecological Movement and Oekozenter Pafendall have organised the Oekofoire. Thousands of people from far beyond the Ecological Movement gathered there that weekend. It was an important event because it provided concrete information, sparked passionate discussions and enabled many people to meet each other. Oekofoire also marked the start of the autumn environmental political season…

At a certain point, it was time to reflect: the costs were immensely high, the effort for the Oekofoire was becoming more and more important, fairs were losing their appeal both for people and for various companies, and many other things besides. Any creative ideas for a great new event: a call to our members!

For 25 years too, the Movement organised “Tous à vélo” (All by bike), where thousands of people cycled for a day… and people-to-people encounters were once again the focus of attention. After more than 25 years, the regions and the Movement at national level concluded that it was time to stop and devote their energy to other areas. The local authorities now organise this day, which is also a success, according to our motto: “putting something in motion”.

A few years ago, as an alternative to the Oekofoire, the Oekofest was launched in Pafendall. Especially in its first year, the festival was a huge success. Discussion forums, tours, cabaret shows, concerts, stands… attracted hundreds of people over two days. And even though the Oekofest was a little ‘smaller’ and only lasted one day, it was also a success.

In 2024, we want to organise a special event with the following objectives:

• Bringing together people from backgrounds close to the Movement and the Oekozenter, but also beyond, following the example of the Oekofoire and “Tous à Vélo” (All by bike).
• Partying, chatting, meeting up, etc. should be the main focus, but there should also be room for discussions, stands and information on more profound subjects…

It doesn’t have to be a central event; it could also be held in the countryside or elsewhere.

But how could such an event be organised in a particularly creative way? What are some original ideas?

We’d love to hear your spontaneous suggestions.

You can e-mail them to us at meco@oeko.lu. Or take part in our online survey: https://forms.office.com/e/GgVr9MXJqd

And don’t hesitate to let us know if you’d like to take part in a meeting. As the theme compels us, we can bring together minds with all their creativity in a relaxed environment. Here again, the watchword is: meco@oeko.lu

We thank you in advance.

07.03.24