Urban Heat Challenges in Germany

German cities face varying levels of preparedness against extreme summer heat. More than 12 million people are impacted, especially in southern cities like Mannheim and Frankfurt am Main, which suffer due to high sealed surface areas. Northern cities such as Flensburg and Kiel enjoy cooler climates. Urban areas with more greenery, like Hattingen and Gummersbach, handle heat better.

Frankfurt and Magdeburg are among the most burdened, while cities like Hamburg perform well in managing heat. The Deutsche Umwelthilfe highlights 31 cities as particularly affected, advocating for increased greenery and legal measures to mitigate heat stress, which disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities.

Infrastructure solutions like "sponge cities" and cold air corridors are being explored, alongside renewable energy projects showcased in exhibitions. As climate change exacerbates these issues, cities like Frankfurt prepare for more frequent extreme weather events, urging residents to adopt preventive measures.