2024-09-16 23:55:08
Climate Change
Infrastructure

Urgent Call for Enhanced Flood Protection Funding

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Municipalities across Germany are urging the federal and state governments to increase financial support for flood protection. Recent severe flooding in Europe, including Germany, has highlighted the need for preventive measures.

André Berghegger of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities emphasized the importance of technical flood defenses like levees and mobile barriers. Similar sentiments were echoed by Achim Brötel of the German County Association, stressing the necessity of substantial funding to bolster disaster protection infrastructures.

The president of the German Red Cross, Gerda Hasselfeldt, warned that without significant investment, future catastrophes could outpace preparedness efforts due to climate change. Calls for mandatory natural disaster insurance and enhanced climate adaptation strategies underline the urgent need for coordinated action to safeguard communities.

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