Acting together on climate change
This edition offers practical advice on taking a co-ordinated response to climate change. The most effective approaches to adaptation consider issues like water, waste, transport and biodiversity together. Read about the City of London’s pioneering approach and how climate issues impact on urban regeneration in Sweden, the United States and Australia. |
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Climate action in the City of London
The City of London Corporation was the first local authority to set out its climate change adaptation plans. With a third of London’s open space and green infrastructure under its management, it’s a critical part of the corporation’s work. Simon Mills, sustainable development and environmental co-coordinator, explains the plans.
Comprehensive responses to climate change
For the 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney transformed a highly polluted post-industrial wasteland into a 425-hectare sustainable urban parkland. From an innovative water management system to the use of sustainable energy, the park offers world-class sustainable design and management.
Augustenborg was a neighbourhood in decline, but the local authority’s regeneration programme has transformed it into an exemplar of an adapted urban area. Green rooftops, renewable energy and community recycling all feature.
Inadequate drainage in Chicago’s 1,900-mile network of alleys was causing sewers to overflow in heavy rain. Through its innovative Green Alley programme, the Department of Transportation found a way of making the alleys porous, hard-wearing and highly effective.
To comment, or share links, research or guidance, please contact Nicola Mathers on nmathers@cabe.org.uk. |
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Resources
The premier resource for organisations seeking to adapt to climate change.
Best practice on water storage, air cooling and carbon absorption from CABE’s UK and overseas case studies.
Town and Country Planning Association report, backed by CABE, showing how to integrate adaptation into community planning and design.
Report from the Greater London Authority setting out the extent of climate change expected in the capital - and the likely impact on Londoners.
Guide from TCPA, CLG and Natural England demonstrating the critical role of green infrastructure in helping eco-towns to succeed.
Case studies on local authorities putting sustainable development at the heart of local decision making, compiled by the Sustainable Development Commission and IDeA.
Declaration committing local authorities to action in both mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Calculation of the economic value of green infrastructure by Natural Economy Northwest, featuring case studies.
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