Climate Adaptation Centre: Consultation • Networking • Design

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.

Warum der Fokus auf Kommunen?

Kommunen sind zentrale Akteure: Einerseits sind sie vom Klimawandel betroffen, andererseits sind sie der Ort, an dem die Anpassung an den Klimawandel erfolgen muss. Ob Stadt-, Grün- und Entwässerungsplanung oder Tourismus und Gesundheit der Einwohner – Kommunen sind in einer Vielzahl von Handlungsfeldern verantwortlich.

Both beginners and experienced actors on the subject of climate adaptation in municipalities and social institutions can

• use the advice hotline or take part in the online consultation hours, during which a key topic is discussed every Wednesday
• take part in the webinar series, training seminars and climate workshops
• get information and advice on financial support from the Federal Environment Ministry, the federal government, the federal states and the EU
• subscribe to the Climate Adaptation Centre’s newsletter

The Climate Adaptation Centre’s website offers more information.