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Warsaw

Poland

Warsaw is projected to face significant climate challenges due to frequent heavy precipitation, which can lead to urban flooding and infrastructure damage. In response, the city has developed and is planning technology-enabled climate resilience solutions. Current initiatives focus on health, such as air quality measurement and filtration systems, aimed at addressing public health impacts from increased rainfall. Additionally, Warsaw is enhancing energy resilience through microgrid systems and controllers, which help maintain energy stability during extreme weather conditions. By combining these present and proposed actions within health and energy sectors, Warsaw aims to effectively manage climate risks and safeguard its urban environment against the implications of climate change.

Hazard Outlook

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

Heavy Rainfall Days

61st percentile Elevated exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Warsaw ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Warsaw
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

26th percentile Moderate exposure

Warsaw's projected maximum temperature of 8.6°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Warsaw
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Elevation

55th percentile Moderate exposure

At 113 m elevation, Warsaw faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Warsaw
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Longest Heatwave

15th percentile Lower exposure

Warsaw may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.

Warsaw
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

17th percentile Lower exposure

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

Warsaw
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

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Max Temp
Elevation
Heatwave
Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Warsaw faces elevated exposure to heavy rain. 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 Warsaw.

Multifunctional Park-and-Ride Energy and Water Management Hubs

Warsaw has developed an integrated approach to transforming parking facilities into multifunctional energy hubs that combine renewable power...

Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring Network for Urban Planning

Warsaw has established one of Europe's largest air quality monitoring networks to support evidence-based urban planning and environmental policy...

Recommended Solutions

Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Warsaw's resilience portfolio

Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) System
83%
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Cost of Doing Nothing Assessment Toolbox for Municipal Climate Decisions
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GIS-Based Urban Tree Inventory and Management System
82%
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The City of St. Louis Forestry Division maintains an active database of trees that it manages, with a GIS-based inventory for street trees and nearly all of the City's larger parks.
Citizen Science Mobile Heat Mapping with Vehicle-Mounted Sensors
87%
From: Boston

With the help of the Museum of Science, volunteers attached temperature sensors to their cars and bikes to collect data in Boston, Cambridge and Brookline.
Integrated Metropolitan Meteorological Monitoring Network
86%
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The Lisbon Metropolitan Area established an integrated meteorological monitoring network in early 2022, consisting of 18 weather stations distributed across each of its 18 municipalities.
Heat Risk Story Map and Vulnerability Index
84%
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Local Climate Adaptation Tool (LCAT) for Evidence-Based Decision Support
84%
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Climate Resilient Home Platform for Residential Adaptation
83%
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Integrated 1D-2D Hydraulic Modeling for Urban Drainage Systems
86%
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Digital Surface Flood Warning System with Multi-Sensor Network
84%
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Manchester City Council has committed to investing in remote monitoring systems at known flooding sites to enable a more effective response.