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Heat wave in Lichtenberg: This is how the district protects itself from the summer heat!
Berlin is taking measures to combat the increasing summer heat. The Lichtenberg district provides information about heat protection and drinking water supplies.
Heat wave in Lichtenberg: This is how the district protects itself from the summer heat!
In the hot summer of 2025, Berlin's districts, especially Lichtenberg, face challenges that will be exacerbated by climate change. How berlin.de reports, the district office is taking measures to support the population during heat periods. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to pay attention to the needs of particularly vulnerable groups.
The Berlin Environmental Justice Atlas shows thermally polluted areas and is updated every three years. Prominent locations such as care facilities and hospitals are actively included in the planning by the health department. These coordinated efforts are necessary to ensure that even the most vulnerable citizens are well cared for during heatwaves.
Heat protection measures
In order to further improve heat protection, the volunteer citizen climate advisory board initiated a population survey. The results should help to tailor heat protection measures. The heat warning coordination of the health department provides information from heat warning level 2 and passes on warnings to care facilities, the social welfare office and other relevant providers. The social welfare office plays a key role in supporting providers who care for vulnerable groups such as homeless people.
Citizens receive additional support from the German Red Cross food truck and volunteers from the ZEUS project. This ensures that even the weakest in society are not forgotten and receive the necessary support in times of great heat.
Another important point is the drinking options. There are currently 28 drinking water wells in operation in the district, with plans to build 4-5 more wells. Funding that has already been acquired is also used to set up a community garden and create heat-adapted lounges in residential areas. These green oases are intended to offer more opportunities to cool down and increase general well-being.
Collaboration and networking
The initiative for improved heat protection is also supported by KLUG, an organization that promotes health heat protection nationwide. How climatechange-health.de emphasizes, the focus is on advising health and social institutions. These must be well equipped to meet the challenges of climate change and the health consequences of heat.
Promoting the formation of local heat protection alliances and the involvement of civil society actors such as Health for Future are also important steps. This also includes providing information on the health effects of heat and effective protective measures. Training modules and materials help healthcare professionals better adapt to the challenges and provide citizens with the support they need.
Overall, it can be seen that in Lichtenberg, but also beyond, great attention is paid to heat protection. With committed cooperation from all parties involved, work is being done to maintain the quality of life even in hot summers and to give people the opportunity to move around in safety and comfort.