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Heidelberg

Germany

Heidelberg faces a future where climate hazards are not currently projected, allowing the city to focus primarily on strengthening its resilience through technology-enabled solutions. The city implements and plans initiatives in planning and monitoring, including decision support systems for climate adaptation and urban planning. Additionally, the establishment of climate data exchanges and standards plays a vital role in enhancing decision-making processes. These proactive measures are designed to ensure that Heidelberg remains well-prepared for any potential climate impacts in the future, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a resilient urban environment. By emphasizing these tools, Heidelberg seeks to secure sustainable development while actively addressing the uncertainties of climate change.

Deployed Solutions

Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Heidelberg.

Climate Compass Environmental Data Platform

The Climate Compass is an environmental data platform developed by Heidelberg in cooperation with the Office for Environmental Protection, Trade...

Heat-Stress-Avoidant Navigation App for Vulnerable Populations

The Heat Adaptation for Vulnerable Population Groups (HEAL) project developed a heat-stress-avoidant navigation application to help at-risk groups...

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