- A Well Adapting Region

A Well Adapting Region

Our approach to combating the impacts of unavoidable climate change will continue to develop throughout this Action Plan. There have been significant developments through the publication of the latest UK Climate Projections, and the requirement for national and statutory risk assessments, resulting from the UK Climate Change Act, will need to be integrated into regional planning and policy development.

The priority for the region is to develop an adaptation framework which encompasses our approach to identify the vulnerability of our communities, businesses, built and natural environment to future climate change and to understand how this adaptation capacity will be translated into adaptation actions.

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Actions for 'A Well Adapting Region':


Lead
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. Northwest Regional Development Agency


Action 10.2 - 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; Flood and coastal risk management through catchment and shoreline management plans.

Environment Agency


Action 10.3 - 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 regional assessment of the risks, opportunities
and priorities for green infrastructure in adapting and mitigating for climate change.

Community Forests Northwest


Action 10.4 - 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 impacts on infrastructure and services identified through a regional dimension to the national Climate Change Risk Assessment and Economic Impact Analysis.

Northwest Regional Development Agency


Action 10.5 - 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; Adaptation response strategies for the region's
distinctive landscapes, habitats and species, and the assessment of the contribution of natural systems to carbon sequestration and reduced flood risk.

Natural England


Action 10.6 - 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 implications of climate change projections on the delivery of regional health services.

NHS North West


Action 10.7 - 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 the implications of climate change on existing and future built environment.

Northwest Regional Development Agency


Action 10.8 - Develop a regional adaptation framework whichsets out the regional response to projected climate change impacts and capitalises on opportunities for implementation and demonstration, taking into account; The development and delivery of plans for water
efficiency, reliability and resilience; sustainable drainage; and associated carbon reduction.

United Utilities


Action 11 - Develop an engagement programme with our priority business sectors to encourage the assessment of critical risks and opportunities, and develop pilots to assess the impacts on national and international supply chains. Northwest Regional Development Agency


How you can help

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