Transcript Inspiration for Practical Climate Change Adaptation

Inspiration for Practical Climate Change
Adaptation
Jörn Peters
South East England Regional Assembly
User-Friendly Guidance
Climate Change Implementation Plan
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Deliver climate change commitments in South East
Plan
Wide range of actions to address mitigation and
adaptation
Identification of sectors and organisations on local,
regional and national level potentially responsible
for delivery
Climate Change Implementation Plan
Potential barriers
to overcome
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Short planning horizons
Resistance to change
Conflicting priorities
Lack of in-house expertise
Guide for Planners on Water Management
Menu of Adaptation Options
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Water reduction, reuse and recycling
Flood proofing and run-off management
Resilience to severe weather
Guide for Planers on Water Management
Advice for
Planners and Developers
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Use of existing tools and regulations
Flexibility of design
Maintenance
Partnership working
Conclusion
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We provide a wide range of
practical examples and support in
one source.
We continue to work with key
partners in the UK and abroad to
help tackling the effects of climate
change in the region.
The ESPACE extension will address
barriers to implementation.
Take the opportunity for further
discussion also at our stand.
www.espace-project.org