Adapting to Climate Change: An introduction for Public Sector policy makers, resource managers & practitioners

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Description

This document provides public sector policy makers, resource managers and practitioners with an introduction to climate change adaptation. It includes:
• Climate information: Facts and figures about observed climate change and the changes that are projected for this century.
• Climate change and the public sector: Ways that Scotland’s public sector may be impacted by climate change.
• Taking action to build resilience: Public sector approaches to climate change adaptation.
• Tools and support: Resources that are available to help the public sector adapt to climate change.
• Policy context: Overview of climate change adaptation legislation and policy drivers.

Reference information

Websites:

https://www.agora-parl.org/sites/default/files/agora-documents/sccipintroductiontoclimatechangeadaptation.pdf

Source:

Adaptation Scotland

Published in Climate-ADAPT: Jun 7, 2016

Date of publication:

2013

Keywords:

public sector

Climate impacts:

Non specific

Adaptation Approaches:

Sector Policies, Adaptation Plans and Strategies

Sectors:

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

Geographic characterisation:

Europe

Countries:

United Kingdom

Sub Nationals:

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