Extreme Heat Risks in Germany: Priorities for Adaptation and Preparedness
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Washington, DC: World Bank
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The aim of this report is, first, to inform about the current and projected changes
to heat stress hazard and exposure as a result of climate change, particularly in
urban areas; second, highlight the socioeconomic impacts of heat, including on
human health, labor productivity, and mortality; third, provide an overview of
available heat adaptation options and the policy landscape of heat-health action
plans (HHAPs) in Germany, including identified barriers for heat adaptation; and
finally, discuss the benefits and costs of selected measures with a focus on
preparedness for heat extremes.
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GOOD HEALTH, CLIMATE CHANGE, CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS, HEATWAVES, HEAT STRESS, HEAT ADAPTATIONS