Brussels Offers Climate Adaptation Trainings as 2026 Heat Record Spurs Urban Planning Shift

Belgium's hottest summer on record in 2026, with three heatwaves and drought, has prompted Brussels-based HELdB to launch two training programs on urban climate adaptation. The courses target urban environmental management, focusing on heat islands, water management, and nature restoration. This reflects a growing institutional response to climate stress in European cities, though the direct market impact is limited.