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New IPCC climate adaptation report released

Mon, 02/04/2012

The Intergovernment Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report called ‘Managing the risks of extreme events and disasters to advance climate change adaptation’. The report comes as mounting evidence suggests that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods and heatwaves. View the full report HERE and click HERE to see the IPCC press release.

12.03.12 Adapting to Climate Change - Hugh Annett and Lucy Darkin, Bristol City Council presentation

 

Presentation given by Hugh Annett, Joint Director of Public Health, NHS Bristol and Bristol City Council and Lucy Darkin, Sustainability Advisor, Bristol City Council at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in Taunton on 12 March 2012. The presentation looks at the new world of health and wellbeing – paricularly where does adaptation fit & what are the challenges for public health?

12.03.12 Adapting to Climate Change - Doug Eltham, Devon County Council, presentation

 

Presentation given by Doug Eltham from Devon County Council, at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in Taunton on 12 March 2012. The presentation covers the current climate adaptation situation in local authorities, with examples from Devon County Council.  

12.03.12 Adapting to Climate Change - Dr Louise Newport, Dept of Health, presentation

 

Presentation given by Dr Louise Newport from the Department of Health at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in Taunton on 12 March 2012. The presentation covers the current drivers and guidance for climate change adaptation in the NHS.

12.03.12 Adapting to Climate Change - Dr David Pencheon, SDU presentation

 

Presentation given by Dr David Pencheon, Director of the NHS Sustainable Development Unit, at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in Taunton on 12 March 2012. The presentation covers the current situation and the main challenges for the NHS in adapting to climate change.

12.03.12 Adapting to Climate Change - Rob Hitchen, Defra presentation

 

Presentation given by Rob Hitchen, Health and Local Government Team, Adapting to Climate Change Programme, Defra at the Adapting to Climate Change event held in Taunton on 12 March 2012. The presentation 'Addressing the Health Impacts of Climate Change' covers Key findings from the CCRA and defines priorities for action in the NAP.

BMJ Spotlight on Climate Change

Mon, 19/03/2012

The BMJ has just published a spotlight on climate change on bmj.com, ahead of the BMJ print supplement, which will be published this Saturday, 24 March 2012. All articles are free of charge, which means you can share them with anyone interested in the subject.

UK Climate Change Risk Assessment released

Thu, 26/01/2012

The Government published the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) on 25 January 2012, the first assessment of its kind for the UK and the first in a 5 year cycle. The CCRA has reviewed the evidence for over 700 potential impacts of climate change in a UK context. Detailed analysis was undertaken for over 100 of these impacts across 11 key sectors (inclduing health), on the basis of their likelihood, the scale of their potential consequences and the urgency with which action may be needed to address them. Information about the CCRA and copies of the reports produced are available on the Defra website at http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climate/government/risk-assessment/

Climate Week 2012

Date: 
12/03/2012
Location: 
National, with SW events

The second national Climate Week runs from 12th to 18th March 2012. Climate Week is a supercharged national campaign to inspire a new wave of action on climate change. It culminates with thousands of events and activities taking place nationally throughout the week. Showcasing real, practical ways to combat climate change, the campaign aims to renew our ambition to create a more sustainable, low-carbon future.

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