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Gathering orchestrated collaboratively by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) took place.

City of Solingen's Health and Environment Departments, in collaboration with the GeoHealth Centre, are hosting an event under the 'KLISOPAR' project. This event aims to address the rising issues of moisture and mold in homes, which are significant problems exacerbated by climate change. These...

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Gathering orchestrated jointly by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA)...
Gathering orchestrated jointly by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) took place.

Gathering orchestrated collaboratively by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) took place.

In the heart of Solingen, Germany, the city is taking a proactive approach to combat the challenges posed by climate change and mold growth in living spaces. The KLISOPAR project, funded by the BMUV (Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection), is an initiative aimed at adapting buildings and living environments to the changing climate, while protecting residents' health.

Key Aspects of the KLISOPAR Project:

  1. Climate Change Adaptation: KLISOPAR focuses on strategies and measures to help Solingen's buildings adapt to the effects of climate change, such as increased humidity, rainfall, and temperature fluctuations.
  2. Health Protection: The project emphasizes protecting residents' health by preventing conditions that can cause respiratory issues and other health problems. Mold growth indoors is a significant concern due to its potential to exacerbate allergies, asthma, and other respiratory diseases.
  3. Mold Prevention: By integrating knowledge from climate science, building technology, and health sciences, KLISOPAR focuses on effective mold prevention techniques. This includes improving building construction, ventilation, insulation, and moisture management to reduce the risk of mold development in homes.
  4. Local Implementation: Concentrating efforts in Solingen allows the project to tailor solutions to the city’s specific climate, building types, and population needs. It also helps raise local awareness about the health impacts of mold and the importance of climate-adaptive living conditions.

The Informative Lecture Evening

On Tuesday, January 28, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the Dietrich-Bonhoeffer Hall of the Evangelical Church Ohligs, Wittenbergstraße 4, will host an informative lecture evening as part of the KLISOPAR project. Admission to the event is free, and no registration is required. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed.

Lecture 1: Climate Change and Health

Dr. Silvia Schäffer-Gemein from the GeoHealth Centre, University Hospital Bonn, will present the first lecture titled "Climate change and health: What is mold and what are its health impacts?" This lecture will focus on how moisture damage and mold affect health and what to pay special attention to.

Lecture 2: Climate Change and Housing

Rudolf Klapper, an energy expert at the Consumer Center NRW, will present the second lecture titled "Climate change and housing: Preventing and removing mold." This lecture will provide concrete tips for preventing mold growth and show how affected areas can be professionally renovated. Both lectures will have a Q&A session after their respective presentations.

Joining the Event Online

Those who choose to follow the event online will need the provided Zoom access details, which are as follows: Meeting ID: 645 3018 9476. More information about the Klisopar project can be found at the provided links.

By addressing the intersection of climate change, health, and mold prevention, the KLISOPAR project aims to create healthier indoor environments free from harmful mold, making homes safer and more comfortable as the climate evolves.

  1. The KLISOPAR project, in collaboration with environmental science, is developing strategies to adapt buildings in Solingen to climate change, focusing on issues such as increased humidity, rainfall, and temperature fluctuations, aiming to protect residents' health and wellness.
  2. In the second lecture of the KLISOPAR-sponsored event, Rudolf Klapper, an energy expert, will discuss how climate change influences housing by providing tips on preventing and removing mold, emphasizing the importance of mental health as residents address these concerns.
  3. The informative lecture evening, organized as part of the KLISOPAR project, will focus on climate change's impact on health and housing, with Dr. Silvia Schäffer-Gemein and Rudolf Klapper presenting therapies and treatments to combat mold growth in living spaces, furthering the field of health-and-wellness and environmental science.

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