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Amsterdam

Netherlands

Amsterdam is projected to face frequent heatwaves, which pose significant risks to the urban environment and public health. In response, the city implements technology-enabled climate resilience solutions to address these challenges. The current portfolio includes advanced decision support tools for climate adaptation planning and urban planning, facilitating proactive measures against extreme heat. By focusing on planning and monitoring, Amsterdam aims to create a sustainable urban ecosystem and enhance the adaptability of urban infrastructure. These initiatives represent a strategic approach to mitigate the impacts of climate hazards and protect the city's inhabitants, ensuring a resilient future against the growing threat of climate change.

Hazard Outlook

How will Amsterdam's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Elevation

6th percentile Very high exposure

At 5 m elevation, Amsterdam faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Amsterdam
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Heavy Rainfall Days

33rd percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Amsterdam ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Amsterdam
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

4th percentile Lower exposure

Amsterdam's projected maximum temperature of 7.3°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Amsterdam
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

20th percentile Lower exposure

Amsterdam may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.

Amsterdam
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

10th percentile Lower exposure

Amsterdam's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Amsterdam
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

Elevation
Heavy Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave
Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Amsterdam faces high exposure to elevation. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.

Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.

Deployed Solutions

Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Amsterdam.

Green Light District Heritage Retrofitting Initiative

Amsterdam has established a strategic collaboration with Climate KIC, the EU's innovation platform for scaling up proven climate solutions.[^4] This...

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