Climate-uk-projections. Vulnerability to heatwaves and drought: adaptation to climate change. Download as PDF 0.1 MB Key points Assessments of who is 'vulnerable' to climate change are highly complex. Vulnerability is generally understood as a combination of someone’s exposure and sensitivity to climate hazards (e.g. heatwaves) as well as their ability to adapt.Social vulnerability differs for heatwaves and drought: - People who live in poorly constructed homes in 'urban heat islands' (where built environments retain heat), work in hot conditions, suffer ill health, are older or very young, receive low incomes and/or are disconnected from social networks are more likely to be vulnerable to high temperatures. - Low-income households unable to reduce their water use are more vulnerable to differential water charging, particularly those who do not qualify for support schemes.
Introduction Affordable water efficiency The UK is projected to become significantly drier in coming decades. This approach is called 'differential water charging', based on consumption. Conclusions. Impacts of climate change on disadvantaged UK coastal communities. Download as PDF 0.1 MB Key points Coastal areas are vulnerable to climate change because of rising sea levels and wave heights and accelerated coastal erosion – especially communities relying on the immediate coastal area for their residence, communications and economic and social activities.
Many are also vulnerable to climate change because of socio-economic issues such as high proportions of older residents and transient populations, low employment levels and high seasonality of work, physical isolation and poor transport links. There was a lack of understanding in disadvantaged coastal communities of the range of possible climate change impacts they face and how to respond appropriately.
They were more concerned about pressing day-to-day issues such as their income or employment. The research By Mary Zsamboky, Amalia Fernandez-Bilbao, David Smith, Jasper Knight and James Allan of Scott Wilson. Background The UK's long coastline is relatively accessible to all of its population. Environment Module (South West Observatory) | Climate change. Climate change is a cross cutting issue – the impacts of which will affect all sectors, organisations and communities.
It presents both challenges and opportunities in relation to flooding, the quality of our air and soils, the availability and quality of water. It will also affect our landscapes, heritage, habitats and species. Climate change is an integral part of achieving sustainable development and delivering sustainable communities. Therefore preparing for its impacts will help reduce vulnerability as well as increase the resilience of our natural environment, economy and communities.
Observed Climate Trends in the South West Temperature Annual average daily mean temperature in the South West increased by 1.37°C between 1961 and 2006. Observed change in average daily temperature in the South West between 1961 and 2006, based on a linear trend (statistically significant at the 95% level) Precipitation Sea level rise Changes in sea level at Newlyn (Cornwall) since 1946 Defra, 2009.