Heat action day: Munich district gives tips for heat protection!

Heat action day: Munich district gives tips for heat protection!

On Wednesday, June 4, the time has come: The nationwide heat action day is just around the corner. Under the motto "Make Germany's Hitzersilient - We take responsibility", the Munich district also participates in this important event. Citizens are asked to inform themselves about heat protection and actively participate in the design of a heat -like future. [Süddeutsche] reports that an information stand by the climate adjustment team will be found at the weekly market in Neuried from 12 noon to 4 p.m. There is information on heat provision and the district's climate adaptation concept.

particularly highlighted is the wheel of fortune where you can clear small profits, as well as the possibility of personally talking to the experts at the stand. According to forecasts, the district of Munich will count among the regions that will be severely affected by climate change. You can expect more frequent hot days, but also heavy rain and dry periods. In order to counteract this trend, six workshops are already planned in various municipalities in the district. The aim is to develop measures against lack of water, heat and storm. [Federal Environment Agency] notes that climate change will become more noticeable, especially in urban metropolitan areas, which is why such initiatives are so important.

measures for a more resilient future

The district has developed an integrated climate adaptation concept in cooperation with the districts belonging to the district. This concept aims to recognize risks at an early stage, implement targeted protective measures and to strengthen the resistance of the region. Results from scientific analyzes and the exchange at the municipal level flow into recommendations for action that cover areas such as health, infrastructure, nature and disaster protection. Further information can be found on the website of the Munich district: www.landkreis-muenchen.de/klimafengen adaptation .

heat waves in Germany have been increasing since the 1970s, which endangers not only nature, but also the health of the population. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the creation of heat action plans to counteract the consequences of the extreme temperatures since the heat summer in 2003. Current data show that the increase in heat waves could assume similar dimensions as in extremely hot summers of the past few years, around 2003 or 2019.

climate pre -organization and their importance

In the course of these efforts, the importance of climate pre -organ services is also pointed out. Over 90% of the municipal administrations surveyed knew the recommendations for heat action plans in a survey, and many of them find the recommendations helpful. Nevertheless, the implementation of such concepts at the federal and community level is often still in the planning phase. [Federal Environment Agency] mentions factors that are crucial for the success of the heat action plans, such as the risk perception and the exchange of responsibilities between the actors involved.

The fact that the health risk due to heat does not only exist with strong climate change shows how important such measures are. It is clear that particularly vulnerable groups, such as older people, can benefit from these plans in order to reduce the risk of death through extreme temperatures. A close exchange between the federal, state and municipalities is therefore essential to develop and implement future -proof strategies.

Therefore, find out about the importance of the climate adaptation concept at the weekly market in Neuried on June 4th and be inspired, as you can also make a contribution to the heat -resilient future. Together we have the responsibility to be there for our environment and our fellow human beings!