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UK APPROACH TO CLIMATE CHANGE:
IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION
UK APPROACH TO CLIMATE CHANGE:
IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION
Dr Penny BramwellDepartment of the Environment,
Transport and the Regions
Dr Penny BramwellDepartment of the Environment,
Transport and the Regions
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Rationale - why is adaptation important?
Rationale - why is adaptation important?
Greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere mean we will have to adapt to some climate change
Responsibility for adaptation falls widely - not just Govt.
Costs of not adapting; long timescales; need to prioritise
Need to engage and raise awareness
Develop common assumptions; toolkit; guidance
Establish mechanism for reporting and monitoring
Greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere mean we will have to adapt to some climate change
Responsibility for adaptation falls widely - not just Govt.
Costs of not adapting; long timescales; need to prioritise
Need to engage and raise awareness
Develop common assumptions; toolkit; guidance
Establish mechanism for reporting and monitoring
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DETR Research Programmeon Impacts and Adaptation
DETR Research Programmeon Impacts and Adaptation
UK indicators of climate change
Global impacts work
Bilateral studies with developing countries
UKCIP
Initial work on adaptation priorities
Internal review of vulnerability of key operational and policy responsibilities
UK indicators of climate change
Global impacts work
Bilateral studies with developing countries
UKCIP
Initial work on adaptation priorities
Internal review of vulnerability of key operational and policy responsibilities
Funding of £1 Million p.a. including:
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Observations / IndicatorsObservations / Indicators
Extreme weather events:
e.g. floods (SE England)
Extreme weather events:
e.g. floods (SE England)
Spring date of oak leafing in relation to the av. temperature in central
England in Jan-Mar
Spring date of oak leafing in relation to the av. temperature in central
England in Jan-Mar
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Helping organisations adaptHelping organisations adapt
UK Climate Impacts Programme
facilitating organisations to assess their vulnerability to climate change and plan appropriate adaptation responses
taking a stakeholder-led approach and raising institutional awareness
developing a toolkit of climate change scenarios, socio-economic scenarios; costing methodology; and guidelines for decision-making and undertaking impacts assessments
UK Climate Impacts Programme
facilitating organisations to assess their vulnerability to climate change and plan appropriate adaptation responses
taking a stakeholder-led approach and raising institutional awareness
developing a toolkit of climate change scenarios, socio-economic scenarios; costing methodology; and guidelines for decision-making and undertaking impacts assessments
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UKCIP Programme Office
INTEGRATION
REGIONAL / SUB-UK STUDIES SECTORAL STUDIES
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Steering Committee
Science Advisory Panel
User Forum
DETR/MAFF
Health
Gardens
MONARCH
Water Deman
d
ACCEL-ERATES
MarClim
West Midland
s
East Midland
s
South East
England
South West
England
North West
England
WalesScotland
Northern Ireland
London
Yorkshire & Humberside
North East
England
REGIS
Biodiversity Review
UKCIP Programme StructureUKCIP Programme Structure
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Scoping study initiated / underway
Conference held
Scoping study completed
Integrated assessment underway. Coverage to be extended
Gaps
Study output
Further work needed
Current status ofsub-UK studiesCurrent status ofsub-UK studies Scotland scoping study
completed December 1999 Further studies started
East Midlands scoping study completed July 2000 Study to be completed
REGIS study underway in North West England and East Anglia - to be completed early 2001
Eastern region study at inception Gaps in Eastern England regional coverage to be filled.
South West England conferences held December 1999 (Cornwall) and January 2001 (Cheltenham). Funders for scoping study coming forward. Scoping study to be undertaken
North East England - start-up meeting held May 2001
London start-up meeting summer 2001
South East England scoping study completed November 1999.Move to extend area - meeting March 2001 Gaps in regional coverage to be filled.
Wales scoping study completed February 2000 Funding being sought to implement next steps.
West Midlands scoping study underway Scoping study to be undertaken.
North West England scoping study completed December 1998 Funding being sought for next stepsFull study being considered
Northern Ireland scoping study underway Scoping study to be undertaken
Yorkshire and Humberside - start-up meeting held March 2001
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Consortium of key decision-makers formed
UK Climate Impacts Programme
UKCIP facilitated stakeholder workshop -identify key study issues
Stakeholder consultation UKCIP tool-kit / guidance
Steering Group
Launch of results and workshop to identify next steps and priorities for detailed work
Scoping study
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Funders of UKCIP studiesFunders of UKCIP studiesThe Scottish Executive, National Assembly for Wales, Department of the Environment Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service, Acordis, Arkleton Trust, Association of British Insurers, AXA Insurance, Blaby District Council, Boston District Council, Carlton TV, CCMS - Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Cheshire County Council, Cornwall County Council, Country Life Magazine, Countryside Agency, Countryside Council for Wales, Department of Health, Derbyshire County Council DETR Wildlife and Countryside Directorate, Dúchas The Heritage Service, National Parks and Wildlife (Republic of Ireland), Duchy of Cornwall, East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Link, English Nature, Environment Agency, Farming and Rural Conservation Agency, Government Offices for the East Midlands, North West England, South East England, South West England and West Midlands, Hampshire County Council, Kent County Council, Lancashire County Council, Leicestershire County Council, MAFF, Manchester Airport, Marsh UK Ltd, Midlands Environment Business Club, The National Trust, The National Trust for Scotland, NatWest Bank, North West Regional Association, North West Regional Chamber, North West Water, Northamptonshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Peak District National Park, PROSPER, Rolls Royce plc, The Royal Horticultural Society, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Scottish Natural Heritage, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Surrey County Council, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Sustainability North West, SWEB, SWEL, Tarmac plc, Thames Water, Toyota UK, TXU Europe Power Ltd,UKWIR,University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, Wessex Water, West Sussex County Council, Westcountry Television, Westcountry Tourist Board, Wilkinson and WWF-UK.
The Scottish Executive, National Assembly for Wales, Department of the Environment Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service, Acordis, Arkleton Trust, Association of British Insurers, AXA Insurance, Blaby District Council, Boston District Council, Carlton TV, CCMS - Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Cheshire County Council, Cornwall County Council, Country Life Magazine, Countryside Agency, Countryside Council for Wales, Department of Health, Derbyshire County Council DETR Wildlife and Countryside Directorate, Dúchas The Heritage Service, National Parks and Wildlife (Republic of Ireland), Duchy of Cornwall, East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Link, English Nature, Environment Agency, Farming and Rural Conservation Agency, Government Offices for the East Midlands, North West England, South East England, South West England and West Midlands, Hampshire County Council, Kent County Council, Lancashire County Council, Leicestershire County Council, MAFF, Manchester Airport, Marsh UK Ltd, Midlands Environment Business Club, The National Trust, The National Trust for Scotland, NatWest Bank, North West Regional Association, North West Regional Chamber, North West Water, Northamptonshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Peak District National Park, PROSPER, Rolls Royce plc, The Royal Horticultural Society, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Scottish Natural Heritage, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Surrey County Council, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Sustainability North West, SWEB, SWEL, Tarmac plc, Thames Water, Toyota UK, TXU Europe Power Ltd,UKWIR,University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, Wessex Water, West Sussex County Council, Westcountry Television, Westcountry Tourist Board, Wilkinson and WWF-UK.
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UK Adaptation PrioritiesUK Adaptation Priorities Commissioned independent research to identify UK priorities for
action on adaptation; workshop held with key decision makers
Adaptation priorities: Water resources management Coastal and riverine flood protection Enhanced resilience of buildings and infrastructure Protection of designated species and habitats Land use and sectoral planning Better climate information Need for awareness raising
Commissioned independent research to identify UK priorities for action on adaptation; workshop held with key decision makers
Adaptation priorities: Water resources management Coastal and riverine flood protection Enhanced resilience of buildings and infrastructure Protection of designated species and habitats Land use and sectoral planning Better climate information Need for awareness raising
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UK Adaptation PrioritiesUK Adaptation PrioritiesUK Climate Change Programme (Nov 2000) explains the impacts of climate change on the UK & how we might adapt to them
Initiated debate on strategic adaptation priorities at a national level ongoing - but initial feedback suggests:
broad consensus on the adaptation priorities at a sectoral level
debate welcomed; but emphasised that more was urgently required to fully understand the implications
wide-support for the stakeholder-led approach that the Government was taking on adaptation & through UKCIP
need for better predictions and data
UK Climate Change Programme (Nov 2000) explains the impacts of climate change on the UK & how we might adapt to them
Initiated debate on strategic adaptation priorities at a national level ongoing - but initial feedback suggests:
broad consensus on the adaptation priorities at a sectoral level
debate welcomed; but emphasised that more was urgently required to fully understand the implications
wide-support for the stakeholder-led approach that the Government was taking on adaptation & through UKCIP
need for better predictions and data
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Internal Review of VulnerabilityInternal Review of Vulnerability
Internal assessment of the vulnerability of key policy and operational responsibilities to climate change
Hope to encourage others to undertake similar assessments
raise profile of adaptation
alert decision-makers scale and potential costs implied by adaptation
Internal assessment of the vulnerability of key policy and operational responsibilities to climate change
Hope to encourage others to undertake similar assessments
raise profile of adaptation
alert decision-makers scale and potential costs implied by adaptation
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Specific Government Action on Adaptation
Specific Government Action on Adaptation
25 year water resources and drought plans from water companies
promoting efficient use of water (inc. new Water Regs)
incorporated SLR allowance into coastal defences
£100m programme to improve flood warning services
commenced development of CHaMPS which include consideration of sea level rise
25 year water resources and drought plans from water companies
promoting efficient use of water (inc. new Water Regs)
incorporated SLR allowance into coastal defences
£100m programme to improve flood warning services
commenced development of CHaMPS which include consideration of sea level rise
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strengthening planning guidance in flood plain areas to advise precautionary risk-based approach
started to consider the huge implications of c.c. for the planning process (best practice guide)
supported agri-environment schemes which will help maintain and enhance biodiversity in the countryside
taken action to strengthen protection of SSSIs
begun to consider implications for Building Regs
strengthening planning guidance in flood plain areas to advise precautionary risk-based approach
started to consider the huge implications of c.c. for the planning process (best practice guide)
supported agri-environment schemes which will help maintain and enhance biodiversity in the countryside
taken action to strengthen protection of SSSIs
begun to consider implications for Building Regs
Specific Government Action on Adaptation
Specific Government Action on Adaptation
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Planned New WorkPlanned New Work ‘No Regrets’ measures
More detailed regional work within UKCIP (matching funding from regions)
Higher profile meetings with other Government departments and key interest groups
New UKCIP scenarios - giving greater spatial detail and more information on extremes; targeted guidance
Input into the Third National Communication
‘No Regrets’ measures
More detailed regional work within UKCIP (matching funding from regions)
Higher profile meetings with other Government departments and key interest groups
New UKCIP scenarios - giving greater spatial detail and more information on extremes; targeted guidance
Input into the Third National Communication
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Other ApproachesOther Approaches
Bilateral meetings and presentations (by climate experts) - with those with some vulnerability and decision-making responsibilities
Raising awareness of the need to consider the importance of factoring the UKCIP98/02 scenarios in planning and other policy guidance
Bilateral meetings and presentations (by climate experts) - with those with some vulnerability and decision-making responsibilities
Raising awareness of the need to consider the importance of factoring the UKCIP98/02 scenarios in planning and other policy guidance
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ConclusionConclusion Still at early stages
Fast moving issue
Floods and other extreme events putting climate change in the public eye
Need to develop awareness without scare-mongering
Need a co-ordinated approach to risk-based decision-making
Need a common framework: tool-kit approach
Still at early stages
Fast moving issue
Floods and other extreme events putting climate change in the public eye
Need to develop awareness without scare-mongering
Need a co-ordinated approach to risk-based decision-making
Need a common framework: tool-kit approach