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New digital exhibition in Regensburg: CO2 between a curse and a blessing
The special digital exhibition “CO₂ – The Material of Fate” in Regensburg highlights the complex role of CO₂ in climate change.
New digital exhibition in Regensburg: CO2 between a curse and a blessing
There is now an exciting new digital exhibition in Regensburg that deals with a topic that affects us all: CO₂. The exhibition entitled “CO₂ – the substance of fate” is now open to anyone interested and offers a deep insight into the role of carbon dioxide in our lives and the environment.
CO₂, or carbon dioxide, is a gas that we breathe in with every breath. Not only is it a major player in climate change, but it is also an important component for the growth of plants. This exhibition, organized by the Regensburg Energy Agency at the energy education center um:welt, highlights the complex relationship between CO₂ and our ecosystem. Visitors can experience the exhibition both on site and online at co2.um-welt.bayern, where it is presented in the form of a so-called “scrollytelling”. Scrollytelling is a modern way of telling stories by discovering various multimedia content such as videos and graphics while scrolling through a website.
Insights into the exhibition
The digital exhibition complements the existing permanent exhibition at RUBINA in Regensburg, which deals with the connections between energy consumption and climate. In contrast, the focus of the new special exhibition is specifically on CO₂ and its history. Questions like “What would the Earth look like without CO₂?” or “Where can we find CO₂?” are dealt with here. The development of understanding about CO₂ over time is also discussed. Ludwig Friedl, Managing Director of the Regensburg Energy Agency, emphasizes that there are many misunderstandings about CO₂ and the exhibition is intended to help clarify these.
The exhibition also offers practical examples from the region that show how CO₂ and the climate crisis directly affect us. Experts like Christine Hornek, who is responsible for horticulture, report on the challenges that native plant species face in times of drought. Farmer Sebastian Lecuyer explains that traditional farming methods no longer work due to the dried out soil. Klaus Amann, managing director of the landscape conservation association, points out that more frequent heavy rain events can erode valuable arable land. At the end of the digital exhibition there is a showcase with in-depth videos, interviews with experts and useful tips on the topic of CO₂.
The website was developed by a team from the Regensburg Energy Agency in collaboration with the creative agency C4 from Berlin, which was already involved in the creation of um:welt. As with the permanent exhibition, the exhibition was financed by the city of Regensburg.
About the energy education center um:welt
The um:welt, which opened in July 2021, is the first energy education center in Bavaria. On an area of 600 square meters, visitors can immerse themselves in six experience areas and learn more about how our energy and climate system works. The interactive exhibition offers numerous hands-on stations where visitors can discover their role in the climate system. The um:welt is aimed at people of all ages and offers many practical tips for personal climate protection. It is located in RUBINA, a center for energy and environmental education in Regensburg.
The um:welt is a joint project of the energy agency, the city and district of Regensburg as well as in cooperation with the district of Kelheim.
Photo: The digital CO₂ exhibition is also part of the interactive exhibition on site at um:welt in Regensburg. Photo: Ina Rappl, Regensburg Energy Agency