Climate Change Partnership - Adaptation - target page


	Adaptation

	Strategic Objective:

	To introduce climate change adaptation fully in all new and reviewed policies and related activities, and minimise future risk through appropriate adaptation measures.



	Whilst our actions now and in the future can limit climate change (mitigation), past behaviour means greenhouse gases have accumulated in the atmosphere and we will have to adapt to the changes this is causing. Global temperature rises by the 2080s could mean Warwickshire has an average annual temperature five degrees higher than the 1980s. We could experience winters up to 13% wetter and summers up to 37% drier. Sea level rises around UK coasts could lead to increased development pressures inland.

	To find out how we propose to deal with this problem in Warwickshire, please use the navibars on the left to navigate your way around the various case studies, action plan and publications relating to adaptation.

	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