Cities prepare for rising temperatures with climate action plans
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Paris, London, Tokyo, and Rome are all developing plans to address increasing heat and climate change impacts by 2027.
Several major cities are implementing strategies to lessen the effects of rising temperatures, acknowledging that bureaucratic processes often lag behind the accelerating pace of climate change. Paris is creating “green oases” within school courtyards and expanding electric mobility to lower summer heat.
Amsterdam is redesigning urban spaces to absorb excess water, preventing floods and combating drought, while also linking climate management to public health. Germany has allocated at least 8 billion euros to a plan with 67 key measures to reduce emissions by 65% by 2030, focusing on renewable energy and reducing fossil fuel consumption. London is developing a long-term plan through 2050 that combines housing crisis solutions with climate resilience, including expanding green spaces and improving street design.
Tokyo is mandating solar panels on new buildings and investing in underground infrastructure to protect against typhoons and extreme temperatures. Rome approved a climate adaptation strategy in 2025 and announced a “Heat Plan” in 2026, focusing on protecting vulnerable populations and increasing green spaces by planting over 38,000 trees since 2022. These cities are coordinating their efforts and sharing strategies to address the shared challenge of urban heat.
