RetourGerman City of Kiel Leads in Climate Adaptation After Devastating Storm Surge

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German City of Kiel Leads in Climate Adaptation After Devastating Storm Surge

Kiel, hit by a record storm surge in 2023, is pioneering climate adaptation while emphasizing the need for continued climate protection

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Kiel, Germany, after suffering a historic storm surge in 2023, is at the forefront of climate adaptation, redesigning its infrastructure and daily life to combat climate change impacts while stressing the importance of emission reduction.

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The 2023 storm surge highlighted Kiel's vulnerability to climate change.

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Increased investment in climate adaptation technologies
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Long-term funding sources for Kiel's adaptation plans
Impact of adaptation measures on the city's economic growth

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PersonnesMartina Baum Nicole Holz Petra Holtappel Annafried Stürmer

OrganisationsCity of Kiel DW

LieuxKiel Schleswig-Holstein Denmark Baltic Sea

Sujetsstorm surge Kiel Germany adaptation mitigation

This article was originally published by Deutsche Welle.

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