BlueGreen City Coaching

Implementation of blue-green infrastructures (BGI) for climate adaptation in smaller German cities

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are considered effective approaches to addressing the impacts of climate change, particularly in German cities where heat and drought threaten to increase.

The BGCC project aims to support German cities with 100,000 to 300,000 inhabitants in planning blue-green urban development.

It offers coaching for municipal decision-makers to develop scientifically sound strategies. Potentials and limitations are identified and overcome with the help of the project team's political science, socioeconomic, legal, and urban water management expertise. A total of ten cities will receive intensive support from approximately mid-2025 to the end of 2027.

Apply now for the coaching program until 22.05.2025

Begrüntes Dach auf dem Gelände des Umweltforschungszentrum
Timeline with graphical representation of the project phases
Phase 1: September 2024 - May 2025 Phase 2: March 2025 - August 2025 Phase 3: September 2025 - February 2027 Phase 4: March 2027 - August 2027

Content components of the BGCC Toolbox

  • Law
  • Urban Water Management
  • Social Economics
  • Political Science
  • NbS Concepts

Coaching in 10 small cities

  • One on-site basic workshop each
  • Three central expert meetings on key topics
  • City-specific coaching sessions
  • Ideally, a pilot implementation on-site



Products of the research project

  • Instructional Videos
  • Public Documentation
  • Implementation Strategy per City
  • Coaching Handbook