01/07/2019
Adaptation Session for elected members
On Wednesday 19 June, Councillors from across Scotland met at
Glasgow City Chambers to discuss climate change adaptation and local
government’s role in strengthening resilience to climate related risks at the
local level.
Attended by over 60 Councillors from over half of Scotland’s
Councils, the session aimed to support members to understand, communicate and
lead local responses. It was a key step in bringing together international, UK
and Scottish stakeholders to raise the profile of climate change adaptation.
Organised by Glasgow City Council and COSLA, the event was
part of a series of information sessions for elected members, delivered as part
of the EU Urban Agenda Partnership for Climate Adaptation and led by the
European body for Local and Regional Governments – the Council of European
Municipalities and Regions (CEMR).
Councillors received presentations from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR),
UK Climate Change Committee (CCC), Scottish Government, Climate Ready Clyde and
ClimateXChange, with Adaptation Scotland providing technical expertise.
Watch the film of the training here:
Download the Session Briefing Note and presentations:
ClimateXChange: Supporting Policy Through Research
Committee on Climate Change: Scotland's Adaptation Programme - An Assessment
Scottish Government: Scotland's Second Climate Change Adaptation Programme
Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
Adaptation Scotland: Why and How to Build Resilience to Climate-Related Risks