Where does heat hit hardest in daily life?

+5°C

That's how much hotter a city can get on top of already scorching summer temperatures.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, large cities like Cologne are especially vulnerable to so-called heat islands.

Heat islands are an urban problem: areas where heat gets trapped and can't escape. On hot summer days, this makes sleeping, living, and working feel unbearable — especially in densely built, heavily paved neighborhoods.

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Report heat risks

AdaptMap lets residents report climate hazards directly in their neighborhood. Your lived experience adds a human perspective that no sensor can capture.

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Clear recommendations

Based on your reports, we provide practical recommendations through our database — so you can stay informed, adapt, and take action.

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Build solutions together

This is where WE come in — together. You help the city, and we help you. Every report makes Cologne a better place for everyone.