UK portal - Adapting to climate change

Description

Web portal of Defra (the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on the environment, food and rural affairs) leading on domestic adaptation policy.

A wide range of help and advice is available to assist organizations to consider adaptation options and reach decisions. The website also has links to climate scenarios, and vulnerability assessments for the UK.

Reference information

Websites:

https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/adapting-to-climate-change

Source:

DEFRA

Published in Climate-ADAPT: Jun 7, 2016

Date of creation:

2011

Keywords:

adaptation policy, tools

Climate impacts:

Extreme Temperatures, Water Scarcity, Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Droughts, Storms

Adaptation Approaches:

Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation Measures and Actions, Adaptation Plans and Strategies

Sectors:

Agriculture, Biodiversity, Buildings, Coastal areas, Energy, Forestry, Health, Marine and Fisheries, Transport, Urban, Water management

Geographic characterisation:

Europe

Countries:

United Kingdom

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