Greens call for additional investment in flood protection
In Germany, too, "floods and inundations are becoming more frequent and more severe", said the Green politician. "So far, we are not yet sufficiently prepared for such consequences of the climate crisis." Nature itself and healthy floodplains would be the best way to help.
"As the German government, we have launched the billion-euro Natural Climate Protection Action Program to develop natural flood barriers such as floodplains, forests and moors on a large scale," Gesenhues told the Rheinische Post newspaper. In addition, the Bundestag passed the first German climate adaptation law a few weeks ago. "It obliges the federal government, municipalities and federal states to do more for flood prevention."
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The Green party in Germany is advocating for additional investments in flood protection, recognizing the increasing frequency and severity of floods and inundations due to climate change. Gesenhues, a Green politician, highlighted the need for more preparation, stating that current measures are not sufficient. Nature-based solutions, such as floodplains, forests, and moors, are suggested as the best approach for flood protection. The German government has already initiated the Natural Climate Protection Action Program, a billion-euro initiative to develop large-scale natural flood barriers. Moreover, the German parliament recently passed the first national climate adaptation law, requiring the federal government, municipalities, and federal states to enhance flood prevention measures. Allies like Alliance 90/The Greens advocate for these initiatives, emphasizing the urgency of investments in flood protection. The Rheinische Post reported on these developments, citing the increased demand for effective flood protection in response to increased rainfall.
Source: www.stern.de
