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Case Studies

We are currently building up our list of case studies. If you are involved in any adaptation projects in Warwickshire, please let us know so that we can help promote good practice. Case studies are welcome from a wide range of sectors: business, local authority,government organisation, charity, not-for-profit organisation, school, college, etc.

Blue Arrow Warwickshire Carbon Compensation scheme with Practical Action (pdf of ppt, 11088 kb). The aim of this project was : • To develop a Warwickshire specific scheme to support Practical Action’s climate change adaptation projects in Bangladesh, and Nepal. • To raise awareness of the impact of climate change on developing countries. • To make us aware of our personal / organisational CO2 footprint. • To build up a growing community of carbon conscious people.

Blue Arrow Redrow Homes - Debut, Rugby
This case study gives an overview of the Redrow Homes, Debut Scheme, Rugby. It demonstrates how affordable housing can be built to a quality standard using sustainable construction methods and be energy and resources efficient.

Blue Arrow Warwickshire's LCLIP (1.8 MB)
A presentation looking at adapting to climate change within Warwickshire.

Blue Arrow Sustainable Construction Practices - Pride in Camp Hill, 2006-07 (193 KB)
This case study outlines how Pride in Camp Hill, a community regeneration initiative in Nuneaton, is aiming to reduce energy consumption in community buildings owned or managed by the local community.

Blue Arrow Sustainable Procurement at Warwickshire County Council (235 KB)
A short overview of Warwickshire County Council's Sustainable Procurement Strategy adopted in 2005.

Further information is available on the following:

Blue Arrow UK Climate Impacts Programme - Database of Adaptation Case Studies
A range of UKCIP case studies are available, showing what others are doing to adapt and to help organisations identify what actions they might take to reduce their risks.

Blue Arrow IDEA Climate Change Case Studies
Improvement and Development Agency Knowledge - adaptation case studies from across the country.

Blue Arrow Redhill Primary School Update Report Jan 07 (1.2 MB)
Review of use of UKCIP Adaptation Wizard in design of Redhill Primary School in Worcester.


To view the above documents you will need Adobe Reader which is available as a free download.

If you have any queries please contact Warwickshire County Council's Strategic Energy Manager or Climate Change Projects Officer by emailing climatechange@warwickshire.gov.uk






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