Local authorities such as municipalities or counties but also entire regions are increasingly faced with the task of adapting their infrastructure, residential areas, and administrative processes to the consequences of climate change. Recurring heat waves, heavy rainfall, and prolonged periods of drought are placing pressures on the population, the economy, and the environment. Local authorities are particularly challenged in this regard: they must take precautions, assess risks, and implement measures to prevent damage and ensure quality of life.
The German Federal Climate Adaptation Act requires local authorities to develop their own strategies and adaptation plans. In practice, however, integrating these new tasks into existing administrative structures is proving challenging. There is often a lack of standardized assessment methods, transparent and comprehensible decision-making criteria, and uniform indicators for monitoring and performance review.
At FiW we support municipalities, counties, regions, and all affected stakeholders in systematically recording climate risks and embedding them in planning processes. Our services include the creation of integrated adaptation concepts, technical support for funding applications, and the development of digital tools for decision support. Using appropriate models, we analyze flood risks, heat stress, and drought effects. In addition, we develop evaluation indicators that enable transparent prioritization of measures.
But we also focus on communication: we involve administrations, specialist authorities, politicians, businesses, and the public in participatory processes and promote knowledge transfer and self-reliance. The aim is to enable local authorities to identify climate risks at an early stage and independently implement sustainable adaptation strategies - as a basis for resilient, livable, and climate-adapted cities and regions.
B2M Raman
Optimisation of the dynamic Biogas-to-Methanol-Process using inline Raman spectroscopy
MoreDynamic adaptation of regional planning and development processes to the effects of climate change
dynaklim – Using the example of the Emscher-Lippe region (Ruhr area)
MoreecReUse | South Africa
Enhancing Resource Use Efficiency in South Africa through Water Reuse and Sustainable Energy Production at Wastewater Treatment Plants
MoreECWASA | South Africa
Innovative water infrastructure management to increase water security for people, economy and agriculture in Southern Africa
MoreGelderland Water Strategy
Transboundary waters workshop in Arnhem to intensify cross-border cooperation in water management between North Rhine-Westphalia and the Netherlands
MoreGewässerzweckverband Ahr
Design of the financing system within the framework of the establishment of the Ahr Water Management Association
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Getting active together for a good climate
iResilience – Social innovations and smart city infrastructures for the resilient city of the future
MoreIntegrated Climate Protection and Climate Adaptation Concept for the City of Ratingen
MoreHydrodynamic calculations of the Cologne boundary channel
Combined modeling in the area of Cologne
MoreModel for an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Rhine-Main (Germany)
Strategy development for water resources management for almost 5 million inhabitants
MoreLINEG Water Management Year 2024
Hydrological analysis and historical classification of precipitation as well as Rhine and groundwater levels on the left bank of the Lower Rhine
MoreNiersCon
Analysis of decentralized water retention and groundwater recharge through integrated control of the regional ditch system
MoreAnoxic Biowash for Biogas Desulfurization as a Contribution to the Climate Future
NitroSX – Microbiological Biogas Desulphurisation
MoreR2K-Klim+
Strategic decision support tool for adaptation to climate change on a regional and municipal level in the Rhine area
Morerender – More renewable energies
Regional dialogue on energy change - together on the way to an energy region
MoreSPIS4FNS | Kenya
SPIS4FNS – Development and Optimization of Solar-Powered Rainwater Harvesting Concepts to Strengthen Food Security in Kenya
MoreDriftwood forecasting on waterways
Investigation of the necessity and efficiency of measures to prevent and retain driftwood to protect bridge structures and culverts
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