A million new trees: Green save Berlin's climate and quality of life!

A million new trees: Green save Berlin's climate and quality of life!

Frankfurt (Oder), Deutschland - The fight against the heat in city centers is more than just a trend. Today, on June 27, 2025, the Greens are planning an ambitious step in the Berlin House of Representatives: They are committed to reforestation of one million new trees in the city. This emerges from a position paper, which was recently discussed during a closed conference in Nauen. rbb24 reports that the current black-Rote Senate falls every year without replacing them. A state that the Greens find alarming.

parliamentary group leader Bettina Jarasch points out that Berlin may no longer have any trees in 80 years, unless there is effectively countermeased now. Trees are not only green and beautiful to look at, they also make a valuable contribution to general interest. They cool our cities, protect against flooding and can even save lives. Above all, endangered groups such as children, older people and socially disadvantaged people benefit from a greener cityscape.

more shade for the city

But what exactly does the city greening bring to the citizens? A current study by the Federal Environment Agency shows the positive effects of trees with large crowns and other shading elements, such as awnings or umbrellas. These measures can reduce the perceived temperature in the urban area - the so -called physiologically equivalent temperature - by more than 10 Kelvin. Federal Environment Agency emphasizes that the cities also have to make summer heat more bearable for their citizens. Despite all the efforts, however, it turns out that many European cities, including Cologne, are still dependent on additional energy supply.

How can the quality of life in our cities be further increased? Green areas that arise from the greening of the city are not only a retreat for humans, but also support biodiversity. Measures such as roof and facade greening contribute to the improvement of the air quality and reducing the heat island effect. climate knowledge describes that the integration of shade-giving trees and other plant elements requires careful planning and constant care. It is clear, the more green space we have, the more not only we benefit, but also the environment.

The future is green

The effects of hothic islands should not be underestimated: cities sweat more than rural areas in summer, especially through ground seals and a lack of greening. Bar cards show that Cologne and other cities in Germany are severely affected by this problem. From awning and shade -giving trees to green roofs, the repertoire extends opportunities to positively influence the city climate.

The vision of the Greens is clear: all suitable areas should be used to create small mini forests. Private individuals can contribute by voluntarily making space. After all, city greening is not just a question of aesthetics, but an essential component of urban planning. A positive example are successful city greening projects in other European cities such as Milan or Hamburg, which show that it is not just about trees, but about the whole living environment of our cities.

The positive effects and the necessary citizen participation are currently being discussed. The latest developments show that the will to change is present and the time to act is urged!