South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership
Becca Eastman from South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership writes:
Our climate is changing. Warmer, drier summers; milder, wetter winters; and more frequent and extreme severe weather events will increasingly bring both challenges and opportunities for the Housing and Construction industry. The long-lifetime of the built environment makes it essential that both new developments and existing buildings are able to cope with the effects of climate change.
The South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership (SWCCIP) is strengthening its links with Constructing Excellence SW and Future Foundations, in order to support the Housing and Construction sector prepare for the impacts of climate change.
A number of tools and resources to help you understand and prepare for the consequences of climate change are available on the SWCCIP website at www.oursouthwest.com/climate/tools.htm#hc . Case studies are also available at www.oursouthwest.com/climate/casestudies.htm that provide examples of practical adaptation actions. Additional case studies are always welcome so if you have been involved with a construction or retrofit project that has incorporated adaptation measures, please contact Becca Eastman, SWCCIP Project Officer, on 01392 352230 or email becca.eastman@environment-agency.gov.uk
