adaptation to climate change

Description

This research aimed to improve understanding of how adaptation to climate change relates to vulnerability, what this means in practice, and how social vulnerability to climate change is currently understood. It explored two case studies of climate change adaptation in the south-west of England, focusing on affordable water efficiency and heatwave planning. Its objective is to begin to explore how climate change adaptation can contribute to social justice and sustainable development.

Project information

Lead

Joseph Rowtree foundation

Partners

Joseph Rowntree Foundation; Disability Rights UK

Source of funding

Joseph Rowtree foundation

Reference information

Websites:

http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/vulnerability-heatwaves-and-drought-adaptation-climate-change

Published in Climate-ADAPT: Jun 7, 2016

Keywords:

adaptation, droughts, heat wave

Climate impacts:

Droughts, Extreme Temperatures, Water Scarcity

Adaptation Approaches:

Vulnerability Assessment, Just Resilience

Sectors:

Water management

Funding Programme:

Other

Duration:

2011

Geographic characterisation:

Europe

Countries:

United Kingdom

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