5th - 9^th October saw UKCIP visit the North West to run a series of training sessions on accessing and using the UKCP09 climate projections. The week was launched with a morning of speakers and discussion at County Hall, Preston. All presentations are available to download below.

Welcome and Introduction
Tony Dean, Regional Director, Environment Agency and Chair of NW Adaptation Group

National Adaptation Policy Context

Kathryn Packer, Deputy Director, Adapting to Climate Change Programme, DEFRA


Introduction and overview of UK Climate Projections 2009
Kay Jenkinson, Communications Manager, UK Climate Impacts Programme
(Warning - large file size - may take time to download)



Climate Risk Management in the Natural Environment
Sarah Robinson, Natural England


Case Studies:

· Using the UK 09 projections in a Local Authority
Andy Mullaney, LCC
(Warning - large file size - may take time to download)

· Water resources planning based on climate projections
Richard Critchley, Water Supply Demand Manager, United Utilities

Training Sessions:

Each of the 7 UKCP09 user-interface training sessions was opened by Tim Daley, the NW Adaptation Coordinator. Download Tim's presentation here.

The hands-on user interface training was led by Malcolm Chandler and Tom Wilson of UKCIP. To view their training slides please click here.

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