As Europe grapples with record-breaking heat, practical solutions are emerging from cities already adapting to extreme temperatures. From organizing community check-ins on vulnerable neighbours to strategically greening urban spaces, European municipalities are deploying creative tactics to keep residents safe during punishing heatwaves.

While much of the continent battles temperatures soaring past 35°C and governments face criticism for insufficient heatwave protections, forward-thinking cities demonstrate that protection doesn't always require grand gestures. Simple approaches like increasing shade coverage and fostering neighbourhood solidarity can make tangible differences in safeguarding people's wellbeing when the heat strikes. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Community action and urban design choices matter just as much as policy—and they can start today.