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Briefing: Adapting to a changing climate.
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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering Sustainability . Jun2010, Vol. 163 Issue 2, p53-58. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Climate change is already with us. It is the greatest emerging humanitarian challenge of our time. The effects of changing weather patterns and more extreme climate events can be seen around the world. Examining the scale of the global challenge through the threats posed by a changing climate across Europe and in the UK, this paper indicates that leadership and policy responses are needed at all levels - international, European national and local. The urban environment amplifies the impacts of climate change and adaptation of our towns and cities is essential to accommodate this change. Regional and local planning can make a major contribution to tackling climate change by shaping decisions that reduce carbon dioxide emissions and positively build community resilience to problems such as extreme temperatures or flood risk. Looking to examples of best practice across local authorities in Europe, the EU-funded green and blue space adaptation for urban areas and eco-towns (GRaBS) project is showcased. This paper presents the case for climate change adaptation and, in particular, argues that people or places facing poverty and disadvantage must not be disproportionately affected by climate change, or by policy or practice responses to it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CLIMATE change
*URBAN planning
*URBANIZATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14784629
- Volume :
- 163
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering Sustainability
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65309930
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1680/udap.2010.163.2.53