Overview
- Berlin’s parliament approved the Klimaanpassungsgesetz in a special session, ending plans for a petition or referendum on the proposal.
- The law is closely based on the BaumEntscheid initiative after negotiations with the CDU and SPD factions.
- It pairs large-scale tree planting with cooling green spaces, expanded rainwater management, and binding heat-action plans for both the state and districts.
- Implementation is estimated at about €3.2 billion, with costs reduced by using younger “development trees” and streamlined procedures.
- An independent scientific council will monitor results and publish reviews, while financing mechanisms and district-level execution still need to be defined.