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Financial worries: Natureum in Ludwigslust is fighting for support
Ludwigslust's Natureum is facing financial challenges after renovation; Minister helps with citizens' fund.
Financial worries: Natureum in Ludwigslust is fighting for support
In the heart of Ludwigslust, hard work is already being done on the future of the Natureum. The external renovation of the historic building next to the impressive castle has now been completed. But behind this facade there are financial hurdles that still need to be overcome. As nordkurier.de reports, there are numerous ambiguities that concern the chairman of the “Naturforschenden Gesellschaft Mecklenburg e.V.”, Uwe Jueg, during the visit of Minister Jacqueline Bernhardt clearly busy.
Fortunately, the minister brought along a financial support amount of 6,640.20 euros from the citizens' fund. But the association with its 66 members continues to face challenges. The total costs of the renovation amount to around 30,000 euros, with additional requirements from the building authorities and monument protection leading to additional costs. Unfortunately, some funding commitments from foundations could not be kept, which further complicates the financial situation.
The importance of the Natureum
The Natureum is more than just a museum; it embodies a passion for environmental education and offers a variety of public events and educational projects, many of them aimed at students. This year, over 2,000 visitors were welcomed - an impressive number for the volunteer-run facility. Against this background, the minister praised the committed work of the volunteers and the central role that the Natureum plays in local environmental education.
However, Jueg expressed his company's disappointment with the side effects of the renovation. The additional requirements imposed by monument protection have increased both the costs and the time required for the renovation. The association now hopes that the promised funds will be transferred by the end of the year in order to finally complete the renovation of the building from 1752/1753.
Funding opportunities for environmental projects
The Natureum is not alone in its financial challenges. The promotion of environmental projects has become more important in recent years. As deutsches-ehrenamt.de highlights, there are now a variety of options for environmental protection initiatives. These range from sustainable technologies and the promotion of renewable energies to special programs to support endangered animal and plant species.
Clubs and organizations can apply for funding at federal and state level that is specifically made available for measures in the area of environmental and climate protection. This applies to both local projects and international initiatives. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) offers various programs, including the climate protection initiative, to meet the diverse challenges in environmental and climate protection.
While the Natureum in Ludwigslust prepares to complete its renovation, concerns about financing and the financial demands of the dedicated volunteers remain present. The hope remains that thanks to the funding now available, the final hurdles can be successfully overcome.