Climate Adaptation Centre: Consultation • Networking • Design

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Beatrice John

Senior Advisor + Co-Lead

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Consultation centre for climate adaptation

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As a result of climate change, heat waves, heavy rain, drought and floods may occur more frequently and become more intense. To reduce the risks for people, the environment, the economy and infrastructure in Germany, we need to take action to adapt to climate change. The national Climate Adaptation Centre provides consultation, information, training and networking services. It is aimed at municipalities and social institutions.

The majority of municipalities in Germany have already been affected by extreme weather events more than once. Heavy rain, heat, drought, storms and floods are becoming more common. For these reasons, it is critical that we adapt to the effects of climate change.

Understand the concern – take action

Location, size, age of inhabitants and other factors determine how municipalities are affected by climate change. As a result, the action taken needs to be tailored to the respective situation. This is where the Climate Adaptation Centre comes in.

The Climate Adaptation Centre

The Climate Adaptation Centre is the first consultation and information centre of its kind. It is aimed specifically at municipalities and social institutions throughout Germany. The effects of climate change are affecting municipalities and the vulnerable more and more – yet, towns, cities and social organisations lack the information and data required to integrate precautionary action and climate adaptation into their planning. This is where the Climate Adaptation Centre comes in, with consultation, information, training and networking.

Why the focus on municipalities?

Municipalities are key players: on the one hand, they are directly affected by climate change; on the other, they are the place where adaptation must take place. Urban planning, the management of green spaces and drainage, tourism and the health of residents – municipalities are responsible for a large number of action fields.

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More and more municipalities in Germany are recognising the need to prepare strategically for the long-term adaptation to the consequences of climate change and are having municipal adaptation concepts developed by climate adaptation managers (KAM). A new guide from the Centre for Climate Adaptation offers valuable insights and tools for a successful start as well as a solid foundation for long-term climate adaptation management. This guide covers all the important steps, from familiarising yourself with the administration to developing a climate adaptation concept, and provides practical guidance for the first 100 days in climate adaptation management.

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Die ersten 100 Tage als Klimaanpassungsmanager*in

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Grafics from difu noticeable climate change, including heavy precipitation, heat waves, floods.

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Why the focus on social organisations and institutions?

Retirement homes, hospitals, day-care centres and schools as well as homeless and nursing homes – these are all places where the vulnerable members of society receive care and support. As a result, it is especially important that these institutions take appropriate preventive and adaptive action.

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KWRA 2021

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The Climate Impact and Risk Assessment (KWRA) presents detailed information on the effects of climate change in Germany.

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