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
There is a growing range of adaptation tools, reports and guides that are recommended and/or produced by Climate SouthWest (previously known as the South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership - SWCCIP). See list below and click on appropriate subject area.
General Climate SouthWest resource materials - incl. material for presentations etc
Tools sorted by sector:-
Agriculture and Forestry
Biodiversity
Business and Utilities
Health
Housing and Construction
Local Government
Tourism
Transport
General Climate SouthWest resource materials
Our Climate is Changing (version 2008) (pdf 658kb) - Climate SouthWest's introductory leaflet on climate change impacts in the SW. If you would like copies of this leaflet for your events/meetings, please contact Climate SouthWest (contact details on Climate SouthWest's home page).
Climate SouthWest resource material for presentations etc
Climate SouthWest general power point slides including graphs (power point file 3.6Mb)* - June 2010.
These powerpoint slides have been put together to assist anyone who may be presenting on issues relating to climate change impacts and adaptation in the South West. The presentation is divided into 5 chapters and includes slides on; the science of
climate change; future projections; impacts across key sectors; drivers for adaptation; and taking action. The presentation is free for anyone to use and edit according to their own purposes.
Additional slides (power point file 1.8Mb)* from Climate SouthWest - May 2010.
Some more useful slides for use in conjunction with, or instead of, those in the above presentation. Freely available to be used and edited, as appropriate.
*Note: You are advised to right click on the link, select "Save Target As...." and save file onto your PC from where you should be able to open this power point presentation without difficulty.
Other climate change facts and science information slides (pdf 1.5Mb) - Spring 2006
- compiled by Dr Julian Wright, Environment Agency, for SWCCIP
Other general resource materials:
SW County Climate Profiles
There is a growing evidence base of local data that can be used to help analyse the impacts of climate change in the South West's counties. The SW Environmental Observatory has made a start in bringing this data together in one place
for each of our counties in 'climate profiles'. These profiles contain climate related data sets for the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. They include both directly related climate variables such as temperature and sea level along with more
indirectly related information such as energy use, carbon/ecological footprints and the occurrence of skin cancer. The climate profiles are available at: www.swenvo.org.uk/themes/atmosphere/climate-change/.
The South West Environmental Observatory has also published presentation slides as well as numerous reports summarising the state of the South West's environment on their website. These reveal key environmental trends in the region, as well as how the Observatory reports on the environment. Visit: www.swenvo.org.uk.
Climate Change and the greenhouse effect
The Met Office's Hadley Centre has produced a series of guides and fact sheets, containing up-to-date knowledge of the state of the climate
and projections for the future. These can be obtained free of charge from their website at: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/publications/climate-change.html.
UK Climate Projections 2009
The UK climate projections (UKCP09) were released on 18th June 2009 and provide information on how the UK’s climate is likely to change in the 21st century, as it responds to rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The main UKCPO09 website is ukclimateprojections.defra.gov.uk. This
provides access to: the key findings, pre-prepared maps and graphs, science reports, and user interface (for customisable information). See also www.ukcip.org.uk/training - Information on training and e-learning resources for UKCP09.
Defra have also published 'Adapting to Climate Change: UK Climate Projections', which provides an overview of the projections and a summary of what the government is doing to cut emissions and adapt to climate
change. Click here to download pdf from Defra's website: uk-climate-projections (pdf on external site).
Agriculture and Forestry
Presentation material: Land management and resilience in a changing climate - Climate SouthWest’s Agriculture and Forestry Sector Group have developed this set of powerpoint slides for free-use by anyone presenting on the topic of climate change adaptation and resilience in the farming and land-use sector. The presentation is not necessarily designed to be used in its entirety, but can be edited or amended by the user as appropriate. It includes a large number of slides covering: the South West’s changing climate; implications for agriculture; water efficiency; and soil and nutrient management. Potential opportunities and challenges brought by climate change, along with practical actions that farmers can take to adapt, improve resilience and save money, are highlighted. To edit presentation for your own use, save it to your PC. Click here to download: Land management and resilience in a changing climate (power point 7.9Mb).
"The World is Hot Enough" DVD (Forestry Commission, 2009) - This short film about trees and climate change is aimed at schools and the general public as an introduction to how trees can help to combat climate change (including wood fuel and using more wood) and how we can help our forests adapt to our future climate (including species choice and pests and diseases). The DVD can be downloaded from: www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6xdck4 and hard copies are available from Sarah Wilkinson (sarah.wilkinson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk tel: 01666 881235).
Climate Change and Agiculture in the South West - Farmers' Perceptions (July 2009) - report from the Royal Agricultural College and Climate SouthWest identifying likely negative impacts and positive opportunities: Climate Change and Agriculture in the SW (pdf 517kb - on Climate SouthWest website). Note: this document replaces "Adapting to climate change for farmers (2006)".
Trees and Climate Change Information Pack (2009) - This pack presents the Forestry Commission's key messages on climate change. It explains the role of trees, woods and forests in tackling both the causes and effects climate change and includes information on how we can help trees to become more resilient. www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/eng-trees-and-climate-change.pdf/$FILE/eng-trees-and-climate-change.pdf (pdf on external site).
South West Woodland News (Winter 2008) - climate change special The Winter 2008 edition of the Forestry Commission's newsletter focuses on the theme of climate change, with articles about adaptation at Westonbirt, possible futures for the landscapes of the Dorset Downs, and the SW Regional Action Plan: www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/swe-woodland-news-winter.pdf/$FILE/swe-woodland-news-winter.pdf (pdf on external site).
Farming Futures - Farming futures have produced a series of factsheets containing sector specific advice on climate change: http://www.farmingfutures.org.uk/resources/factsheets.
A practical climate change guide for woodland owners and agents in the South West (2006) - Published with Climate SouthWest's support and involvement. It can be found on the Forestry Commission's website by clicking here: practical guide for woodland owners and agents (pdf on external site).
Wildlife Friendly Farming Guide (2006) – Updated in November 2006 by the Royal Agricultural College, this unique www.oursouthwest.com and Climate SouthWest guide gives month by month advice to help farmers protect biodiversity whilst adapting to climate change: Farming - Wildlife Friendly Farming Guide.
Climate Change and Land Management (2005) - a report by Rothamsted Research including details of climate change impacts and adaptation options for agriculture: www.rothamsted.ac.uk/intopractice/ClimateChange.html.
Wellesborne Horticulture Research International – The HRI website includes information on a variety research projects relating to agriculture and climate change adaptation. In particular, see the sections on the Innovation Network, Ecosystem Services for Climate Change Adaptation in Agricultural Land Management and Plant Water Use. Available at: www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/whri/research/climatechange/.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity and Climate Change Glossary (2009) - to help clarify some of the terms that are commonly used in reference to biodiversity and climate change adaptation the SWCCIP Biodiversity Sector Group has developed this Biodiversity and Climate Change Glossary (pdf 276kb).
Climate Change Impacts: evidence from ECN sites (2009) - This report from the Environmental Change Network (ECN) highlights some of the findings from ECN monitoring and research which provide evidence of the sensitivity of natural ecosystems in the UK to variability and change in climate: www.ceh.ac.uk/products/publications/ECNClimateChangeImpacts.html.
Climate change and biodiversity adaptation: the role of the spatial planning system (2009) - A report commissioned by Natural England that addresses i) the context for Natural England's engagement with climate change and ii) the opportunities for facilitating biodiversity adaptation through spatial planning and development control. Click on link to view report on NE's website: NE report NECR004.
Marine Climate Change Impacts: Exploring ecosystem linkages report card 2009 - The Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) has launched its report card for 2009. This builds on its previous report cards to show how broader marine climate change impacts come together. Issues covered include: ocean acidification, arctic sea ice loss, seabirds and food webs, non-native species and coastal economies. To view the report card go to: www.mccip.org.uk/elr.
Climate Change in the South West: Dealing with the Impacts of Climate Change - Adaptation (2008) - A South West Protected Landscapes paper to inform the review of AONB Management Plans. The paper summarises adaptation principles and offers suggestions on how the adaptation process should be approached within Management Plans: www.southwestlandscapes.org.uk/ProjectLibrary.asp?ProjectCategoryId=2.
Biodiversity and Adaptation to Climate Change – an advice note for local authorities (2008) – A guidance note for local authorities produced by the West Midlands Biodiversity Partnership. Includes an explanation of the potential impacts of climate change on biodiversity and a set of adaptation principles. Available from the Yorkshire and Humber Environment Hub website: www.yourclimate.org/cb.aspx?dom=&page=92E62F54-D9C4-4960-B503-9A0672E32EBD.
Climate Change and Planting for the Future – PlantNetwork conference at Cirencester September 2008, included talks on climate scenarios, phenology and invasive non-native species. For presentations see www.plantnetwork.org/proceeds/westonbrt2008/summary.htm.
BRANCH (Biodiversity Requires Adaptation in North West Europe under a CHanging climate) - for the BRANCH partnership 'Planning for biodiversity in a changing climate – BRANCH project Final Report (2007)', Natural England, UK, click here: BRANCH project Final Report (2007) (pdf on external website).
Wildlife Friendly Farming Guide (2006) – Updated in November 2006 by the Royal Agricultural College, this unique www.oursouthwest.com and Climate SouthWest guide gives month by month advice to help farmers protect biodiversity whilst adapting to climate change: Farming - Wildlife Friendly Farming Guide.
Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptations and Mitigations (2005) – The Dorset Coast Forum has placed this useful document on its website. Click here for link: Dorset Coast Forum - Climate Change (external site).
Business and Utilities
The Business Areas Climate Impacts Assessment Tool (BACLIAT) – This practical guide helps businesses and organisations assess the appropriate responses to the impacts of climate change. To download, click here: BACLIAT (on UKCIP website). Climate SouthWest has produced a 'signposting' guide of relevant sources of advice and support for businesses who are starting to consider how to prepare for climate change after using BACLIAT. Click here to download the guide from our website: Climate SouthWest's BACLIAT signposting guide (pdf 350kb).
Business vulnerability to extreme weather in the South West: understanding the baseline (May 2010) – This project was undertaken by Tim Morris, a student in MSc Sustainable Development at the University of Exeter. It was directed by Climate SouthWest to evaluate business vulnerability to 3 weather-related risks (flooding/heavy rain, water shortage, and high temperatures) across key business sectors in the South West of England. The report identifies a number of impacts to businesses from climate change and extreme weather and makes some recommendations for enabling businesses to prepare for these. Click here for a summary of the project and its key findings (pdf 87kb) or here to download the full report (pdf 406kb).
Framptons – water management case study (2010) - Climate SouthWest Business Adaptation Case Study on water management at Framptons, a drinks manufacturer in Somerset. Click here to download: Framptons case study (pdf 1Mb).
Climate change – good practice from the 2009 price review: Water today, water tomorrow - This report from OFWAT, the economic regulator for the water industry in England and Wales, highlights good practice on adapting to climate change from the 2009 price review. It gives examples from the business plans submitted by water and sewerage companies as part of OFWATs 2009 price review, including case studies of flood resilience, catchment management and balancing water supply and demand. These illustrate OFWAT's approach to regulation that seeks to encourage investments to meet the long-term challenges of climate change. The document can be found at http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/publications/prs_inf_climate.pdf (pdf on external site).
Prepare your property for flooding: A guide for householders and small businesses (2009) - An Environment Agency guide providing simple, practical actions that can be taken to improve a property’s resilience to flooding. To download from EA website click here: Prepare your property for flooding (pdf).
Accounting for climate change. How management accountants can help organisations mitigate and adapt to climate change (2009, CIMA) - report from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, click here to download from CIMA's website: Accounting for climate change (pdf).
IEMA Adapting to Climate Change Survey (2009) - The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) has published a survey of its members on climate change adaptation. This builds on IEMAs work on adaptation, developed with UKCIP, including a Practitioner guide on climate change adaptation, launched in 2009. Further information and the survey report is available at www.iema.net/news/envnews?aid=19237.
Managing the Unavoidable: investment implications of a changing climate (Henderson Global Investors et al 2009) - This report by Henderson Global Investors, Insight Investment, Railpen and the Universities Superannuation Scheme, with input from Acclimatise, argues that companies and their investors are not taking the impacts of a changing climate properly into account in their investment decisions. It calls on investors to ensure that companies have clear strategies for responding to climate change and reporting on risk assessment processes and urges investors to play a much more proactive role in public policy debates on adaptation. Available to download at www.acclimatise.uk.com/resources/investors.
Assessing the risks of climate change: Financial implications (November 2009) - This report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows that rising global temperatures could lead to more expensive and harder-to-obtain property insurance in the UK and throughout the world. It indicates that in the UK, climate changes could increase significantly the insured cost of flood damage, with the cost of windstorm damage also likely to rise. To view report on ABI website click here: ABI: The Financial Risks of Climate Change.
Future-proof: Preparing your business for a changing climate (2009) - A guide from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), setting out the risks posed by a changing climate and providing eight simple steps to prepare business for a changing climate. To download the guide click here: CBI Future Proof Guide (pdf on external site).
Changing Work in a Changing Climate (2009) - This report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) considers the impacts of climate change on different sectors of the economy, introduces the employment implications of adapting to climate change and presents a model for adaptation. The report urges employers, trade unions and the Government to start planning ahead now to protect employees and vulnerable families from the coming climate extremes. Click here for a link to the report www.tuc.org.uk/extras/adaptation.pdf (pdf on external site).
Insurance Industry Advice for Business from ClimateWise - Documents and publications from the Association of British Insurers and others.
Building business resilience to inveitable climate change: Carbon Disclosure Project Report 2008 - This new report from Acclimatise, sponsored by IBM, focuses on the actions being taken by the UK FTSE 350 companies to adapt to a changing climate and build business resilience. It sets out the drivers for action and includes 10 questions that company directors should ask themselves in order to assess their climate change risks. Click here to view: Carbon Disclosure Project Report 2008 (pdf on external site).
Business Link 'Adapt your business to the effects of climate change' - online guide developed with Defra and the Environment Agency covers advice on integrating climate change plans into business strategy, insurance issues, some practical steps and a specific focus on the agriculture, tourism and construction sectors.
CLARA (Climate Adaptation Resource for Advisors) – web based resource from UKCIP specifically aimed at the business support community to assist them in providing advice to SMEs on climate change impacts and adaptation. Click here: CLARA (on UKCIP website).
Managing Change Guide (Resource Efficiency & Corporate Responsibility) - Unique diagnostic tool and route map to help organisations change their business culture towards resource efficiency AND for addressing important issues like climate change.
Flood Preparation Guide for Businesses (Environment Agency site) - Floods are growing in frequency and severity due to the impact of climate change. A flooded businesses can result in devastating financial loss. Preparing for a flood makes good business sense.
UKCIP spreadsheet costing tool (external site). This tool provides a method to work out the costs of climate change impacts on an organisation, event or area.
'The Potential Costs of Climate Change for the Water Industry' (Jan 2007) – ICF International and Risk Policy Analysts (RPA) have developed a report for the Environment Agency on the costs of climate change for the water industry in England and Wales. The report, released in January 2007, looks at water quality impacts, storm water management and sea-level rise and the costs from the impacts of climate change on these areas. A copy of this report can be found from this link: ICF 2007 climate change report (pdf on EA site).
Risk Management Guides - Guides from AXA include advice on business continuity for small businesses and flood risks: www.axa.co.uk/business/company-insurance/information-centre/risk-management-guides.
Health
Heatwave Plan for England (2009) – intended to help enhance resilience in the event of a heatwave, this document produced by the National Health Service is particularly relevant in the context of adapting to the effects of climate change. Includes advice for the public on protective measures. Click here: www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_099015 (external site).
Health Impacts of Climate Change (March 2009) - slide pack with notes, covering direct and indirect health impacts of climate change from the 'Climate Connection public health partnership for action'. Click here: health impacts climate change mar-2009 (external site).
Health Protection through Adaptation and Resilience (March 09) - slide pack with notes, covering adaptation and resilience: Community & health sector resilience etc from the 'Climate Connection public health partnership for action'. Click here: health protection through adaptation & resilience mar-09 (external site).
Flooding and risks to health – The Health Protection Agency’s website includes advice on the risks posed by flooding, and the precautions that can be taken. Click here: www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1158934608011?p=1158934608011 (external site).
Health effects of climate change in the UK (2008) - a Department of Health commissioned report written by a group of independent scientists, detailing the impacts of climate change on health in the UK. Includes discussion and recommendations on adaptation issues and policies. Click here: www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_080702.
The Health Impacts of Climate Change: promoting sustainable communities - guidance document (2008) - produced for the Department of Health by the South East Regional Public Health Group. Includes advice for public health professionals on considering the health impacts of climate change and on how societies can adapt appropriately. Click here: www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_082690 (external site).
Housing and Construction
Climate Change Compendium (RTPI 2010) - The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) climate change compendium including 'seven commitments on climate change' promote the unique and influential role that planning plays in adapting to and mitigating against climate change. The compendium supports these commitments by providing signposting to key web sites, guidance, research and case studies giving practice advice and supporting information on climate change: climate change compendium (external site).
Development and Flood Risk - Practice Guide (December 2009) - This practice guide is complementary to Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk (PPS25) and provides guidelines on how to implement development and flood risk policies by the land use planning system. This comprehensive guide also includes case studies. Click here for guide on the Communities and Local Government website: Development and Flood Risk (external website).
CIBSE "Design Compass" (2009) - an online tool developed by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) to assist professionals involved in building design to incorporate weather/climate related information into a clearly defined framework. Click here: www.cibsedesigncompass.org.uk (external site).
The Code for Sustainable Homes: Case Studies (2009). The Code for Sustainable Homes includes some climate change adaptation issues, such as water efficency and surface water run-off, which are reflected in these accompanying case studies. 2 of the 4 case studies are in the South West - the Old Apple Store site in Somerset and the Co2 Zero development in Bristol. Click on link: www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1161997.pdf (pdf on external site).
Climate Adaptation: guidance on insurance issues for developments etc. Documents and publications from the insurance industry is available at: www.climatewise.org.uk/publications
Climate Change & Your Home - interactive web portal from English Heritage designed specifically to help those who own or manage houses built of traditional construction understand more about the potential impacts of climate change and ways to save energy. The Code for Sustainable Homes (2008) - Aims to increase the environmental performance of homes, above building regulations. Compliance will raise awareness with householders, improve water efficiency and management of surface water run-off in new homes. There is also a technical guide that sets out the requirements of the code, and the process by which assessment is reached. Available
from: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/codesustainabilitystandards. The Essential Role of Green Infrastructure: eco-towns green infrastructure worksheet (2008) - A Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) publication which provides guidance on multifunctional green networks including allotments, community gardens, sustainable drainage systems (SUDs) and flood storage areas. Explains the role that green infrastructure has to play in
adapting to climate change (see chapter 1.1): www.tcpa.org.uk/data/files/etws_green_infrastructure.pdf. Your Home in a Changing Climate - Retrofitting Existing Homes for Climate Change Impacts - The Three Regions Climate Change Group launched its forth report - Your Home in a Changing Climate: Retrofitting Existing Homes for Climate Change Impacts: Report for Policy Makers - in February 2008 at London's City Hall. The report can be downloaded from this link: www.london.gov.uk/trccg/docs/pub1.pdf (pdf on external site). South West Checklist for Developments: A simple tool for Sustainable Buildings (2007) – BRE and Future Foundations have developed an on-line checklist for sustainable design at the master planning stages of new housing and mixed use developments. It is free to use and could help with planning applications. Browse the Checklist at: www.checklistsouthwest.co.uk. All
enquiries to: info@checklistsouthwest.co.uk. Detailed FAQ's can be found on the SW Checklist website. Climate Change Adaptation by Design – a guide for sustainable communities (2007) Adaptation by design - a guide for sustainable communities (pdf on external site) - from the Town and Country Planning Association. Adapting to Climate Change: a checklist for development (Nov 2005) - The South East Climate Change Partnership (SECCP) have developed a useful checklist to help new developments adapt to climate change. Download the checklist from here: Adapting to Climate Change: a checklist for development (Three regions, SWCCIP 2005) (pdf 519kb). Beating the Heat – Keeping UK buildings cool in a warming climate (2005) – The UKCIP / Arup / DTI publication "Beating the Heat - keeping UK buildings cool in a warming climate" can be downloaded from the UKCIP website from this link: Beating the Heat - keeping UK buildings cool in a warmer climate (UKCIP & others 2005) (pdf on external site)
or from: www.ukcip.org.uk. Local Government Note. There is a special Climate SouthWest web page on LAAs and climate change (NI 188). Local and Regional Adaptation Partnership (LRAP) Board South West Planners' Toolkit on Climate Change (June 2010) LGA: Be aware, be prepared, take action: what do the latest climate projections mean for you? (January 2010) Local and Regional Partnership Board (LRAP) NI188 Guidance: National Indicator 188 - Planning to adapt to climate change: National Indicator 188 - Planning to adapt to climate change: Nottingham Declaration Action Pack (external site - from EST, UKCIP & others) - Online resource for local authorities looking to adapt to impacts of climate change and reduce causes of climate change. There is also a Climate Change Self Evaluation Guide that can help local authorities assess their approach to
climate change adaptation and mitigation. To view the Climate SouthWest regional map of climate change declarations made by SW Local Authorities, visit Climate SouthWest's Local Government sector page. Water Cycle Study guidance from the Environment Agency (January 2009)
LRAP aims to facilitate action on climate change adaptation at a local and regional level, by highlighting best practice, enhancing skills, providing toolkits and encouraging joint working between local and regional agencies. Details about LRAP and further support and information can be found on Defra's 'Local authorities taking action'
webpage at: www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climate/action/local-authorities.htm.
This toolkit has been developed to provide advice on Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Adaptation based on the guidance given in the Climate Change Supplement to Planning Policy Statement 1. It is aimed at three principal groups within local authorities: Policy Officers; Development Management Officers; and Elected Members and other officers. The toolkit was developed by
Regen SW and South West Councils, with significant input from planners, and received funding from the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership. Access the toolkit at: http://www.regensw.co.uk/climate-change-pps/.
LGA publication, produced in conjunction with Defra and UKCIP, offers key decision makers in local authorities a short introduction into the UKCP09 projections: what they are, what they aren't, and how they can help you make key decisions. Click here to download from LGA website: What do the latest climate projections mean for you?.
LRAP NI188 Guidance Notes - version 15.04.09 v.1.7 (pdf 924kb) - guidance notes produced by LRAP to help manage the process of delivering against Performance Indicator NI 188 as part of the LAA process.
- Sources of advice and guidance (pdf 384kb) - advice note from Climate SouthWest.
- Environment Agency (SW) guidance for Local Authorities (pdf 473kb) - advice note from the Environment Agency (SW).
Public Space Lessons: adapting public space to climate change (2008) – a briefing report to planners and local government from the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE). The report sets out the lessons learned, nationally and internationally, from using public spaces to adapt to climate change: www.cabe.org.uk/default.aspx?contentitemid=2604.
Climate Change Adaptation and Local Authorities: Be Aware, Be Prepared, Take Action (May 2008) – Guidance document on how to integrate climate change adaptation strategies into local government - from LGA, EA and UKCIP: Climate Change Adaptation and Local Authorities: Be Aware, Be Prepared, Take Action (pdf 509kb).
LGA Climate Change Report (December 2007) The Local Government Association's Independent Climate Change Commission published a report on 5 December '07. The Commission's report is the first authoritative investigation into how well councils are doing in their duty to help reduce the effects of, and combat, global warming. The report critically evaluates local government's track record on climate change; and makes recommendations for local government, central government and other stakeholders on how the local government response must be improved, through mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Click on this link to see the report on the LGA website: LGA - A climate of change (external site).
LGA "Cutting through the green tape - the powers councils have to tackle climate change" (August 2008) This guide from the Local Government Association can be downloaded by clicking on this link: LGA - Cutting through the green tape (external site).
LCLIP: A local climate impacts profile - Guidance document to help local authorities understand how council services are affected by historical and future climate events. LCLIP is on UKCIP's website: LCLIP: A local climate impacts profile.
Climate Change and/or Sustainable Energy Strategies published by SW Local Authorities can be found on the Low Carbon South West web page.
Tourism
Tourism Business Survey 2010 – In February 2010 the Climate SouthWest (then SWCCIP) Tourism Sector Group commissioned the University of Exeter to undertake a survey on their behalf of tourism businesses in the SouthWest. The survey aimed to: 1) identify how far businesses have taken up the challenge of preparing for climate change, 2) help inform future work by the SWCCIP Tourism Group, and 3) help to prioritise future resource in addressing the needs of tourism businesses. Along with a number of other findings, the results show that 56% of respondents have already been affected by severe weather and 63% think that their businesses will be affected in the future, with flooding the highest concern. However, when asked about what adaptation actions they have implemented, only 46% of respondents have implemented any of the 13 measures given. Click here to read the full results: Tourism Business Survey, April 2010 (pdf 512kb).
Preparing for Change: Climate-proof your tourism business – online toolkit (2009) - 'Preparing for Change: Climate-proof your tourism business' is an interactive online toolkit produced by Climate SouthWest, in partnership with Climate South East, Tourism South East and South West Tourism. The toolkit provides information on the potential impacts of climate change on tourism businesses, what actions can be taken to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities, and links to relevant information and support. It also includes case studies, top tips and an interactive checklist, which enables users to create their own personalised action plan. Access the toolkit at www.climateprepared.com.
Preparing for Climate Change: Information for tourism businesses in the South West (Nov 2009) - This leaflet has been produced by Climate SouthWest alongside the Preparing for Change online toolkit www.climateprepared.com. The leaflet outlines some examples of actions tourism businesses can take to prepare for climate change and signposts people towards the toolkit. It also includes 10 Top Tips for adapting, useful contacts and some key climate change facts. Download the leaflet from this link: Preparing for climate change (pdf 470kb).
Presentation material: "Tourism and Climate Change: Impacts and adaptation in the SW" (Nov 2009) - The Climate SouthWest Tourism Sector Group have developed a standard presentation about tourism and adapting to climate change in the South West. These slides may be used by anyone and help to set out the science of climate change, future projections, and the importance of climate change for tourism. They include examples of risks and opportunities, explain the business case for preparing for climate change, and provide information and case studies to help businesses take action. The presentation is not necessarily intended to be used in its entirety, but can be edited and amended by users as appropriate. To edit presentation for your own use, save it to your PC. Tourism and Climate Change: Impacts and adaptation in the SW (power point 1.7Mb).
Changing Climate, Changing Business - Video (2009) - Climate SouthWest and South West Tourism have produced this easy to watch video to help tourism busineses adapt to climate change. Narrated by local broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis, the video shows how tourism businesses in the South West are being affected by climate change and highlights the practical actions that are already being taken to adapt. The full 20 minute version of the video is available to watch on South West Tourism's website from this link: SW Tourism - adapting to climate change video. A 6 minute summary version is also available on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3IOGy8WMGg. Hard copies of the film are available at a cost of £15 plus VAT each (including P&P). Send a purchase order or cheque for the 'Changing Climate - Changing Business' DVD to South West Tourism at: Woodwater Park, Exeter EX2 5WT.
Changing Climate, Changing Business - accompanying video booklet (2009) - This short booklet has been produced alongside the Changing Climate, Changing Business video. It includes 10 Top Tips to help tourism businesses adapt to climate change and a list of useful websites for further information. Click here to download: video booklet (pdf 477kb).
The Impacts of Climate Change on Australian Tourism Destinations: Developing Adaptation and Response Strategies (Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre 2009) - A summary report of a scoping study examining the potential impacts of climate change in five Australian tourism destinations over the next 10, 40 and 60 years. The study scoped likely adaptation and mitigation strategies that will need to be implemented to address a changing destination landscape. The guide can be downloaded from the STCRC website: www.crctourism.com.au/BookShop/BookDetail.aspx?d=671.
Adaptation Pack (including checklist) for Tourism Businesses - Climate SouthWest, together with the South East Climate Change Partnership (SECCP), have created the first Adaptation Action Pack for Tourism Businesses. This Adaptation Action Pack has been funded by Climate SouthWest, SECCP and Devon County Council to explain to tourism business owners how climate change affects their business. The electronic (pdf) version of the checklist can be downloaded from here: Climate change and tourism in the South of England, 2007 (pdf 826kb). The electronic version of the promotional postcard artwork (2007 - version II) can be downloaded from here: Climate change and your tourism business - what can you do to adapt? (pdf 112kb). To order hard copies for events, please contact Climate SouthWest.
Flood pack for caravan/camping sites – The Environment Agency has produced a pack, ‘flooding – minimising the risk’ which gives practical advice on minimising the impact of flooding and keeping your visitors safe in the event of a flood. To receive a pack please email jane.fletcher-peters@environment-agency.gov.uk. To find out if you are at risk of flooding and what flood warning service is available in your area call Floodline on 0845 988 1188*. *BT calls cost up to 2p/min plus 6p set-up fee from your home. Other providers and mobiles may vary.
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the Tourism Sector: Frameworks, Tools and Practices (2008) - The University of Oxford and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2008 report is available as a pdf from this link: www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/events/ccamts/ccamts.pdf (pdf on external site).
Climate Change and the Visitor Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for England's Northwest (Sustainability Northwest and UKCIP 2006) - This study looks to address the question: 'How can the visitor economy realise the opportunities addressed by climate change, whilst ensuring that the resource base is sustainaed under growing visitor demand and climate related reductions in environmental capacity?' Available on the Climate Change Northwest website: www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/assets/_files/documents/jun_07/cli__1181141134_Climate_Change_and_the_Visitor.pdf (pdf on external site).
Transport
Public attitudes towards climate change and the impact on transport (2010) – a report published by Transport Statistics providing the latest information on people’s attitudes towards climate change in relation to transport, and to what extent attitudes have changed over time. Available from: www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics/datatablespublications/trsnstatsatt/climatechgejan2010report.
Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Transport Infrastructure (2008) – a Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) publication following a joint RSSB, Network Rail and Environment Agency project to predict the impact of climate change on the railway coastal and estuarine defence assets in the Dawlish area - www.rssb.co.uk/pdf/reports/research/T643_rpt_final.pdf.
Developing a Transport Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation (2008) – In 2007 the Sustainable Development Research Network (SDRN) and DfT held an event which aimed to improve understanding of how the UK’s transport system should adapt to climate change. This report (available from UKCIP’s site) summarises the main discussion points from the workshop: www.ukcip.org.uk/images/stories/Pub_pdfs/transport_report21-01-08.pdf.
The Changing Climate: Impact on the Department for Transport (2005) - A report identifying key impacts which climate change could have on transport. Includes recommendations to ensure that the Department for Transport and others are prepared. Available from: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/scienceresearch/key/thechangingclimateitsimpacto1909. For further information or to comment, email: Climatechangeimpacts@dft.gsi.gov.uk.
Safety implications of weather, climate and climate change (2004) – An RSSB report identifying the implications of weather and climate change related hazards on the railway: www.rssb.co.uk/pdf/reports/research/Safety%20implications%20of%20weather,%20climate%20and%20climate%20change.pdf.