| Action 10.1: Develop a regional adaptation framework which sets out the regional response to projected climate change impacts and capitalises on opportunities for implementation and demonstration, taking into account; The assessment of climate change impacts and responses for key business sectors and public services in the region. | Lead: Northwest Regional Development Agency |
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Description: In 2009 the Northwest Climate Change Partnership commissioned ARUP to undertake a study into the 'Impacts and Responses for Key Business Sectors and Public Services in the Northwest of England'. The study identifies that the impacts of climate change are a real issue for the Northwest of England. Impacts will affect a considerable range of business sectors and public service activities including, the region's transport infrastructure, reliability of public service delivery, food and materials supply chains, building maintenance, staff welfare, and health and wellbeing. The aim of this action is to build upon these findings, within the context of a region wide adaptation framework, to embed climate change risk and resilience into business and local authority support. |
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Latest Updates: Dec 2009 - Workshops have taken place with Chemicals Northwest to better understand the impacts on their sector. April 2010 - Sector specific guidance has been produced. April 2010 - The contract for environmental business support for SME's now includes adaptation responses. July 2010 - 5 local authorities have been chosen to pilot risk assessments of key services (funded through the Northwest Improvement & Efficiency Partnership's CLASP Programme). |