Impacts on SW and
background information
Sectors:
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biodiversity
- Business and Utilities
- Housing and Construction
- Local Government
- Tourism
- Transport
Warming to the idea*
*SW Climate Change Impact Scoping Study including report summary and technical report
Young Climate Change
Champion - SW
Aim:
To design buildings for a warmer, wetter climate and increased storminess. Consider site location and layout, structure and building materials; consult key climate change guidance and checklists for developers in adapting to climate change.
Lead contact: Tim Simmons (tim.simmons@zen.co.uk) representing Future Foundations.
Latest Progress Report
Climate SouthWest has been working with Future Foundations and Constructing Excellence SW to produce a new film, titled 'Construction in a Changing Climate: building for resilience'. The film is intended to support construction industry professionals in adapting to the impacts of extreme weather and climate change for a September 2011 launch. For more information and to register your interest in the film and/or launch event go to: http://www.buildsw.org.uk/climate_change.
Another key piece of work in this sector that Climate SouthWest supported was the development of the 'South West Checklist for Developments: A simple tool for sustainable buildings' in 2007. Visit our Tools page for more information.
