# Sustainability and health initiatives in German and Austrian > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-and-health-initiatives-in-german-and-austrian > Updated: 2026-10-18T12:30:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Educational and municipal institutions in Germany and Austria have launched various sustainability and health-focused initiatives. In the Bad Wurzach region of Germany, approximately 352 children participated in a climate protection week by documenting eco-friendly travel through ‘Green Miles’. These findings are intended for the Climate Alliance to support the 2026 UN Climate Conference. Concurrently, mayors in the Haslach region signed a ‘Letter of Intent’ to establish intercommunal holiday childcare to meet upcoming state legal requirements. Broader efforts in Germany and Austria include an action week at FOSBOS Aschaffenburg, which promoted healthy lifestyles and nature conservation under the motto “Phones off. World on.” In Vienna, Austria, the Pflichtschulcluster Nussdorf conducted a two-week climate project where 316 students recorded 3,154 ‘Climate Miles’ via walking, scootering, or public transport. These results are being reported to Climate Alliance Austria for potential EU-wide recognition. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Schools in Germany and Austria launch sustainability and health initiatives Schools in Germany and Austria have launched sustainability and health initiatives, including climate-friendly commuting programs and environmental conservation projects. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schools-in-germany-and-austria-launch-sustainability-and-health-initiatives ### 2026-10-14: Regional initiatives in Bad Wurzach and Haslach focus on climate and childcare Local initiatives in Germany include children in Bad Wurzach collecting ‘Green Miles’ for climate protection and municipalities in Haslach partnering to provide intercommunal holiday childcare. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-initiatives-in-bad-wurzach-and-haslach-focus-on-climate-and-childcare --- Cite as: Sustainability and health initiatives in German and Austrian. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-and-health-initiatives-in-german-and-austrian