North Rhine-Westphalia is further expanding its support for municipalities in dealing with climate risks. The new Climate Analysis NRW 2026 provides a significantly improved data basis for identifying local impacts caused by heat, heavy rainfall and other climate-related consequences, and for planning targeted precautionary measures on the ground.

North Rhine-Westphalia is strengthening municipal climate adaptation and providing cities and municipalities with new data bases and additional support. The aim is to systematically assess climate risks such as heat, heavy rainfall and flooding at the local level and to take them more strongly into account in planning processes and investments.

A key basis for this is the new Climate Analysis NRW 2026 by the State Agency for Nature, Environment and Climate of North Rhine-Westphalia. Compared to the first state-wide climate analysis from 2018, the study has been significantly further developed. The modelling is now carried out at a spatial resolution of 25 x 25 metres. This makes it possible to identify small-scale differences within cities and municipalities much more precisely. This is particularly relevant for municipal practice, as local impacts, needs for action and potential adaptation measures can be assessed and justified in a more targeted way.

Heavy rainfall and flood risks also play an important role in climate adaptation. Precaution does not begin only when an event occurs, but already in the planning of settlement areas, infrastructure and private buildings. Measures such as soil unsealing, rainwater retention, infiltration, green roofs and façades, or the protection of vulnerable areas can help reduce damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding. 

Further information can be found here.

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