Scotland's Climate Change Adaptation Framework

16/12/09

Scotland's climate is changing.  The world needs to cut emissions to limit the extent of climate change, but even if all greenhouse gas emissions across the world were stopped, the climate would still continue to change for many years to come.  Therefore, alongside cutting emissions, Scotland needs to find ways to adapt to a changing and challenging climate.

By planning and preparing for change now, Scotland will be better placed to take advantage of any opportunities and build its resilience to any potential negative consequences change brings.

On 8 December, the First Minister announced the publication of Scotland's first Climate Change Adaptation Framework.  The Framework presents a national, coordinated approach to ensure that Scotland understands the risks and opportunities climate change presents and is adapting in a sustainable way. It sets out the overarching model for adapting to climate change in Scotland and contains summaries of climate change adaptation in key sectors.

You can view the Framework at:   www.scotland.gov.uk/AdaptationFramework or, you can request a hard copy from the address shown below. 

Over the coming year, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Climate Change Impacts Partnership (SCCIP) will host events looking at adaptation across the key sectors in the Framework.  Information about these events will be published, when available.

The Scottish Government, Climate Change Adaptation Team 1-G North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ; Email: cca@scotland.gsi.gov.uk