We are in the midst of climate change! Temperatures and precipitation patterns have already changed. Local governments, residents, and businesses are feeling the effects, ranging from rising maintenance costs to damage caused by weather extremes.
Addressing climate change and its consequences is a long-term challenge. How can we make cities and regions livable and sustainable? How can infrastructure be adapted to increasingly frequent extreme weather events, and how can the local economy be strengthened in the face of climate change?
We advise and support municipalities and regions in adapting to climate change. We always view climate adaptation as an iterative process through which municipalities and regions can prepare for the consequences of climate change in the areas of “communication,” “workflows/processes,” and “structural development.” Urban green spaces, decentralized water management, and mobility are key building blocks of sustainable development.
Climate adaptation presents challenges, but also opportunities – above all, however, it is a multidisciplinary task.We need a shared understanding of current and future impacts. We must identify interconnections and dependencies and challenge established routines. Together with municipalities and regions, we engage in dialogue, contributing our knowledge and experience to jointly develop viable and tailored solutions to climate change.
Dr.-Ing. Sandra Sieber
Project lead
Our Services
Strategies and concepts of adaptation to climate change
Sustainable development and maintenance of open spaces
Urban green spaces in climate change
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Methodology development and evaluation
Process support
Action planning, implementation support, and assistance with grant applications
Selected projects
Urban climate analysis of Offenbach with integrated plan reference map
Analysis of the impacts and multiple stresses of urban quarters due to heat and heavy rainfall and development of synergetic measures
Adapting commercial buildings and outdoor spaces to climate change
Information and decision-making aids for a foresighted (re)design of commercial spaces to enable resilient and healthy production and working conditions
GIZ project “Adaptation to Climate Change in the Western Balkans”,
which supports the cities of Tirana, Podgorica and Belgrade in climate change adaptation and implementation in urban planning processes.
KLIMPRAX – Climate Change in Practice
Development of action recommendations for the consideration of future climate aspects in municipal planning procedures.
Climate change adaptation concept for the city of Mannheim,
which was developed in a wide-ranging participatory process with municipal stakeholders.
KLARO “Climate Robust Planning and Construction”,
which helps the building trade to prepare for the requirements of climate change.
