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| We will add links to downloadable publications we find on the topic of adaptation to climate change. Please come back soon to check out any new documents. |
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|  Public Space Lessons - Adapting Public Space to Climate Change, July 2008
CABE Space briefing that sets out lessons learned both in the UK and around the world from using public space to help adapt to climate change. |
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| Eco-towns - back to the future?, July 2008
Local Government Association report in response to the Government's proposal on eco-towns. |
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| The Pitt Review - Learning the Lessons from the 2007 floods, June 2008
Cabinet report prepared by Sir Michael Pitt, calling for urgent and fundamental changes in the way the country is adapting to the increased risk of flooding. |
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| Woodland Actions for Biodiversity and their Role in Water Management, June 2008
Woodland Trust report that reviews national and international peer-reviewed and 'grey' literature on the positive and negative, direct and indirect, impacts of trees and woodland in temperate systems on water resources. Projected impacts of climate change are taken into account. |
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| The Health Impact of Climate Change - Promoting Sustainable Communities, April 08
Guidance document issued by the Department of Health to stimulate action for the Public Health role, in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable communities to ensure health improvements and reduce inequalities. |
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| Health Effects of Climate Change Report, Feb 08
Update report by the Health Protection Agency, in partnership with the Department of Health. Updates previous report published in 2001/02 and concentrates solely on the impacts of climate change on human health, covering issues such as heatwaves. |
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| Biodiversity, Climate Change & Poverty, Feb 08
Briefing from the International Institute for Environment & Development that highlights the inextricable links between biodiversity and poverty and in turn explores the impacts that climate change is having on both. |
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| Warwickshire Climate Change Adaptation Report
Review of climate data and scenarios to identify potential sensitivities within Warwickshire and an assessment of current adaptation within key organisations in the county. |
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| A Climate of Change - Summary Report, Nov 07
Summary version of the Local Government Association (LGA) Commission report on what needs to be done to tackle climate change. |
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| Pitt Review Interim Report, Dec 07
Interim report that outlines the lessons learned from the 2007 summer floods and puts forward recommendations to help the country adapt and deal more effectively with future flooding incidents. |
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| Climate Change - the cost of inaction and the cost of adaptation', European Environment Agency, Dec 07
Reviews existing information on economic costs of climate change at a European level; highlights the need for improved information on impacts of climate change and the need to monitor how effective adaptation strategies and actions are; help European countries learn from 'good practice'; identify research needs. |
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| Adapting to Climate Change in Europe - option for EU action, June 2007
European Commission's green paper on adaptation, which complements the Commission's proposals for early and deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. |
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| Adapting to Climate Change: a Checklist for Development
Guidance to designing developments in a changing environment. |
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| Axa report on Climate Change and its Effects on Small Businesses in the UK
Axa research that examines: analysis of insurance claims data; telephone survey of small businesses in a flood hazard areas; focus groups in areas that have experienced severe flooding. |
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| Preparing for Climate Change - a Practical Guide for Small Businesses
Axa guidance booklet offering small businesses general advice on how to manage climate change risks. |
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| Climate Proofing Redhill Primary School, Worcester
UKCIP Adaptation wizard report on climate adaptation measures included in the design of a primary school. |
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| Joint Nature Conservation Committee - climate change adaptation and biodiversity
Provides links to key climate change adaptation publications related to biodiversity. |
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| If you have any queries or know of any publications that should be added to the website, please contact Warwickshire County Council's Climate Change team by emailing:climatechange@warwickshire.gov.uk |
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