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News for climate adaptation

It is not the severity of a flood or a storm alone that determines the number of casualties. A study conducted in Leipzig shows that education, health, and prosperity often have a greater impact on how severely people are affected by climate-related disasters.

Heat protection: New tool reveals how prepared cities are for climate change

Which city has too little greenery, too much concrete, or too few places to cool down during a heatwave? A new online tool developed by the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IÖR) in Dresden makes these differences visible and helps cities identify where action is needed. | more

Water under pressure: How research is testing solutions

Water is often taken for granted – until it becomes scarce. Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf are working in Leipzig and along the Elbe to better understand how water systems can be secured in the future. Backed by around nine million euros in funding and new research approaches, they are exploring ways to make cities and rivers more resilient to climate change. | more

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