英国环境、食品及农村事务部给出2030年城市及自然环境设计图.pdf

Adapting to Climate Change .uk/adaptation Future Worlds images How do we prepare for a changing climate? The Earths climate is changing, and these differences in global temperatures are already altering weather patterns, causing sea level rise and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather. Even if emissions stop today, our past emissions mean changes to climate will continue for the next 30-40 years. Altering our behaviour to respond to these impacts of climate change is known as adaptation. It means not only protecting against negative impacts, but also making us better able to take advantage of any benefits. The earlier we start adapting, the less it will cost and the better equipped we will be to cope with these and other potential changes. The six images presented here show potential ways to adapt to climate change in both urban and natural environments, based on our understanding of what the climate will be like in 2030. They do not attempt to provide definite answers or solutions as the most appropriate action 1 will depend on local circumstances . Instead, it is intended that they should act as a pointer to some of the issues that you or your organisation needs to start thinking about to enable you to take advantage of the opportunities and minimise the risks from long-term climate change. Further information Details of how the climate might change and guidance on what we can do to prepare is available on our website: .uk/adaptation 1 The illustrations are designed to give an indication of what adaptation solutions might look like, and do not necessarily illustrate past, present or future government policy.