Material flows and resource management
Worldwide experience in analysis, planning and resource-efficient implementation.
Since 1988
Association for the promotion of adapted, socially and environmentally sound technologies
News
AT-Verband continuously develops new and innovative concepts and projects for sustainable, socially and environmentally sound technologies.
A range of initiatives is currently in progress – from project development and research to capacity development and practical implementation together with local and international partners.
New concepts and projects in development
Several initiatives currently in progress
About us
AT-Verband and its members have more than 30 years of experience in development cooperation and many years of experience in research and project development.
Thanks to its multidisciplinary team and its network of consultants, research institutions and international organisations, AT-Verband is able to assemble task forces for various tasks and to develop and implement adapted solutions in close cooperation with local partners.
AT-Verband is an association of around 30 independent researchers, consultants, trainers, institutes and consulting companies and has been registered in Germany as a non-profit association since 1988.
Focus areas
The members of the association mainly work as consultants for various German and international organisations. Their tasks range from short-term planning and evaluation assignments to research, capacity development and periodic backstopping, right through to the full implementation of development and other cooperation programmes.
Worldwide experience in analysis, planning and resource-efficient implementation.
Practice-oriented solutions in research, piloting and implementation.
Work on locally adapted solutions in different spatial and cultural contexts.
Combining technical, ecological and economic perspectives.
Holistic approaches for supply, disposal and urban development.
Interdisciplinary teams for complex tasks and long-term project work.
Projects
The thematic work of the association is primarily pursued in long-term projects. Specific country experience and solid technical expertise contribute to the development of holistic solution approaches.
Sustainable infrastructure, environmental and resource management for highly dynamic metropolitan regions.
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Empowering regions to cooperatively, synergistically and practically implement sustainability and resilience strategies while considering the urban-rural nexus.
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Orchard meadows in climate change: transformation towards resilient cultural landscape management.
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Technical assessment of solutions addressing basic needs in different countries.
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Integrated Planning for Maximising Synergies in the fast-growing UETD-District as a demonstration of sustainable development in a climate-sensitive urban region.
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Income generation and climate protection through the sustainable valorisation of municipal solid waste in emerging mega-cities.
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Integrated modules for highly efficient wastewater treatment, waste treatment and regenerative energy generation in tourism resorts.
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Network
AT-Verband maintains a lively exchange with various national and international organisations working on adapted technologies, environment, development and research.
Through the AT-Verband network and the project work, a broad range of established national and international contacts exists, including organisations such as UN-Habitat Nairobi, which has been actively involved in ongoing projects for several years.
The association office in Stuttgart supports networking, applies for and manages projects, and handles external relations.
Dieter Steinbach · Dr. Gerold Hafner · Andrea Schultheis
Contact
Waldburgstraße 96, 70563 Stuttgart, Germany
If you are interested in becoming a member, please send an email with your expression of interest and a short CV to the board.
Admission is decided as part of the annual members’ meeting.
Waldburgstraße 96 can be reached on foot from Stuttgart-Vaihingen station in about 15 minutes.
From the main station: Take the S-Bahn (green sign); if required, buy a 1-zone ticket at the ticket machine. From track 101, take S1 (towards Herrenberg), S2 (towards Filderstadt) or S3 (towards Airport/Fair) to Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Turn left in front of the station building, walk past the bike service station and the car parks, and follow Waldburgstraße to No. 96.
From the airport: Take the S-Bahn (green sign) with a 2-zone ticket on line S2 (towards Schorndorf) or S3 (towards Backnang) to Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Then turn left in front of the station building, continue into Waldburgstraße and walk about 15 minutes to No. 96.
Take motorway A8 and exit at Stuttgart-Vaihingen. In Stuttgart-Vaihingen, follow Hauptstraße past the ARAL and Esso petrol stations. At the next junction, turn right into Krehlstraße, continue past the lake and keep straight for about 200 metres to the next larger junction. Turn right there into Waldburgstraße; after a few metres you will reach No. 96.