Dr. Marcel Cardinali is an urban transformation researcher. Leading the research group Sustainable Urbanism in Times of Climate Change at OWL University of Applied Sciences and serving as climate adaptation strategist for Detmold, he connects scientific evidence with city policy. His expertise spans nature-based solutions, 15-minute city planning, climate adaptation strategies, and urban health interventions across multiple European cities. Through international projects and applied research in German municipalities, he develops evidence-based frameworks that help cities to mitigate climate risks, improve population health, and enhance urban livability.