What is adaptation?

Adaptation is the process of dealing with the effects rather than the causes of climate change.

What does adaptation involve?

Adapting to climate change involves changes in a wide variety of activities. These changes may include structures that can be seen such as the development of new buildings, urban street-furniture and fabric. They may also be more subtle through changing practises and policies.

See our philosophy for how we intend to adapt the Northwest in preparation for unavoidable climate change.

Everyone in the Northwest has an important part to play in tackling climate change. Click here to find out what your business, household, community or school can do to help.