Münster

Germany

Mission city Pilot city
Germany National Platform
Münster Mission City Label
Population 320k
City Area 70.2 km²
City active since June 2022

Climate change has already reached us: the effects of global warming have been clearly noticeable in Münster for several years. Excessively hot, dry summers and heavy rainfall events are causing noticeable damage. Climate change is no longer an abstract threat; it is happening right here on our doorstep.

 

Man-made global warming is threatening the quality of life, prosperity and future prospects of people in Münster and around the world. The latest scientific findings and climate forecasts make clear that society today is living at the expense of future generations. We are nearing the point of no return, with melting ice in the Arctic, thawing permafrost in the Arctic Circle and the destruction of rainforests all imminent tipping points for global warming and the climate. It is highly likely that the changing climate will further damage the city’s economy and lead to social upheaval in Münster.

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