670,000 euros for Bremen climate adaptation: green spaces for everyone!

670,000 euros for Bremen climate adaptation: green spaces for everyone!

The city of Bremen is increasingly committed to environmentally friendly and climate-resilient city life. On August 11, 2025, Bremer Umweltberatung (BUB) received funding of almost 670,000 euros from BAB - The Development Bank for Bremen and Bremerhaven. These funds come from a collaboration between the European Union and the state of Bremen. According to the Bremen Senate Press Office, this is about the project “Meeting challenges, seizing opportunities – time for climate adaptation”, which is intended to support citizens in Bremen in adapting their properties to the effects of climate change.

The Senator for the Environment, Climate Protection and Nature Kathrin Moosdorf and Ralf Stapp from the BAB presented the funding notice and thus gave the official starting signal for the initiative. The BUB plans to expand its on-site advisory service and specifically target companies, housing associations and allotment garden associations. A central goal is to expand expert on-site consultations that provide information on climate adaptation measures and possible funding opportunities.

Focus on sustainable measures

The project focuses on various measures that are intended to help adapt the urban infrastructure to the challenges of climate change. This includes the creation of infiltration areas, the unsealing of areas and the construction of green facades and planted roofs. Workshops that cover topics such as green roofs and facades as well as unsealing are also part of the program.

Another exciting project is the one starting in January 2025 Sponge City funding program. This is an urban concept to increase resilience to extreme weather events such as drought, heavy rain and floods. The aim of the program is to store rainwater like a sponge and release it again during periods of intense heat. Greening roofs and facades not only helps cool the city, but also helps reduce stormwater runoff.

Climate adaptation through green infrastructure

Climate change does not stop at urban living spaces: higher temperatures, longer heat periods and increased precipitation pose major challenges for cities. Like that Federal Environment Agency As explained, green roofs and facades are cost-effective measures to adapt to these conditions. Not only do they promote quality of life, but they also provide recreation and protection from flooding.

Another advantage: By reducing sealed areas and increasing the amount of greenery, precipitation runoff can be reduced and delayed. This not only ensures the water balance of the plants, but also improves the microclimate in urban areas.

In Bremen, these initiatives not only improve the quality of life of citizens, but also make an important contribution to combating the consequences of climate change. The sounds of the city are dampened by more green spaces, and the population can access a variety of funding options to tackle their own projects and make the environment sustainable.