Hameln-Pyrmont remains Fairtrade-Landkreis: Two years full of commitment!

Hameln-Pyrmont remains Fairtrade-Landkreis: Two years full of commitment!

In the Hameln-Pyrmont district, there is reason to be happy: The district was again awarded the title "Fairtrade-Landkreis" on July 15, 2025. This honor is awarded by Transfair e.V. and recognizes social commitment to fair trade in the entire district. The certificate was handed over to the district house, where the services of the Fairtrade control group as well as the municipal shopping behavior and the campaigns carried out were recognized. Radio Aktiv reports that in addition to proof of an extensive range of fair trade in retail and gastronomy, targeted actions for the announcement of the fair trade are also carried out.

The district has an active control group founded in 2012. It consists of representatives of politics, associations, administration, schools, churches as well as retail and gastronomy. The new head of the steering group, Hartmut Tegtmeier, is planning, among other things, a new edition of the "Fair Führer", which is intended to serve as a practical shopping aid for fair retail stores and services.

commitment to fair trade

In the Hameln-Pyrmont district, many players are committed to fair trade. Actions such as school festivals, exhibitions, weekly markets, theater performances for young people and an exciting supermarket placement challenge are on the program. They are initiatives that address citizens directly and sensitize them to the topic. Over 820 Fairtrade Towns in Germany, which also includes Hameln-Pyrmont, there is a tendency to grow#5695651; As the information from Fairtrade Towns explain.

In Germany, over 40 counties have now been committed to fair trade and have been recognized as Fairtrade districts. This development not only has a positive trend, but also an increasing cooperation between different actors. This also includes the district council decision that Fairtrade coffee is offered at meetings, which sets a clear signal for a sustainable awareness in the administration.

partner for a just future

The aim of these initiatives is to ensure adequate prices and thus contribute to combating poverty and improving the life situations of farmers and their families in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Fairtrade sees itself as a network that links civil society, politics and business together-and not just in Hameln-Pyrmont. Similarly, the district of Munich in its steering group pursues the goal of promoting fair conditions throughout the region and driving acquisitions of Fairtrade partners in the areas of retail, catering, schools and clubs, such as District of Munich reported.

The next big challenge for Hameln-Pyrmont could be to continue to make the versatile offers attractive and to win even more citizens for fair trade. Because only together we can make a difference and stand up for a fairer global trade. The district remains on the right track and shows that fair trade succeeds - more is possible!