Niedersachsen Announces Record €81 Million Coastal Protection Investment for 2025
The state aims to safeguard 1.1 million residents with over 150 projects, addressing climate change-driven challenges like rising sea levels and stronger storm surges.
- Environment Minister Christian Meyer unveiled the 2025 coastal protection plan, committing a record €81 million to modernize and expand infrastructure.
- The investment will fund over 150 projects, including dike elevation, dune reinforcement, and upgrades to pumping stations and sluices.
- Approximately 1.1 million people living in coastal and island areas will benefit from these protection measures.
- The 2024 storm surge season caused minimal damage, but the state continues to prioritize long-term resilience against climate change impacts.
- Challenges remain, including securing sufficient federal funding and addressing skilled labor shortages for project implementation.
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