Climate Resilient Infrastructure: Preparing for a Changing Climate. Synthesis of the independent studies commissioned by the UK Government’s Infrastructure & Adaptation Project

On 9th May 2011 the UK Government published this report which sets out the Government’s view on adapting infrastructure in the energy, ICT, transport and water sectors to the impacts of climate change. It makes the case for action, identifies who needs to act, the challenges to acting and the opportunities available. Recognising that infrastructure is largely private sector funded and operated, it sets out how Government can assist others in realising an infrastructure network able to adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Government’s vision is for: An infrastructure network that is resilient to today’s natural hazards and prepared for the future changing climate. This synthesis document is designed to summarise the findings from the four independent studies that the Government’s Infrastructure & Adaptation project commissioned and published between 2010 and 2011. As climate change adaptation and some aspects of infrastructure policy (for example water and transport) are devolved issues this document covers UK Government policy in England and in the UK for reserved matters. It does not cover the work of the national authorities in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland in regard to their devolved functions.