Climate Adaptation's Harsh Reality Check In a world where extreme weather events have become the norm, cities like Kiel in Germany are facing a harsh reality: they must adapt to survive.
The devastating storm surge that hit the city's coast in October 2023 was a wake up call – one that has prompted officials to rethink how they design and manage their urban spaces.
For Martina Baum, head of Kiel's climate adaptation division, the impacts of climate change are no longer abstract concepts but harsh realities. "The storm surge wiped away 2.