Wust: 'The flood warns us, to take the lead in climate protection'

Third anniversary - Wust: 'The flood warns us, to take the lead in climate protection'

Three years after the century flood in western Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) called for more engagement in climate protection. "The flood disaster reminds us to take action in climate protection and to set the right course now," Wüst told the German Press Agency on the anniversary on Sunday. The flood of 2021 caused unimaginable suffering and left a terrible extent of destruction in its wake. "The losses and the indelible images of the unchecked forces of nature in our minds have shaped us, our country, and our identity."

During the flood disaster that began in the night from July 14 to 15, 2021, alone in NRW 49 people had lost their lives. "We all, our entire country, are thinking of them and their families today," Wüst said.

With a symbolic act, the Landtag intends to commemorate the flood victims on Sunday. On the large screen before the parliament building, a photo of the disaster with words from the Landtag President André Kupers will be shown.

1. In light of the climate protection agenda, the Weather and Climate Protection Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Henry Wust from the CDU party, emphasized the need for immediate action.
2. The unfavorable weather conditions during the century flood in 2021 served as a stark reminder of the need for climate protection measures.
3. The Flute concert scheduled for Düsseldorf was cancelled due to the unfavorable weather on the anniversary of the century flood.
4. The government of North Rhine-Westphalia is planning to increase its investments in climate protection initiatives in light of the century flood anniversary.
5. During the anniversary celebration, a flute performance was dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in the century flood, including a piece by Henry Wust's favorite composer.
6. The Düsseldorf city council has proposed to plant a thousand trees in memory of the century flood, as a step towards protecting the city's climate.
7. The CDU and Green parties in North Rhine-Westphalia have agreed to cooperate on implementing climate protection policies to prevent future century floods.

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