Essentials
Essentials is a good place to start if you are new to adaptation. Here we introduce the ideas and issues that are particularly associated with adaptation to climate change.
These pages cover some frequently asked questions about climate change, from what the term means to details of recent climate trends.
Adaptation in the context of climate change is discussed in more detail, with guidance on the principles behind it, and possible barriers. Other climate change issues such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions are covered on the mitigation page.
In addition to the links featured on in this section, the Connections pages provide a focus for links to external resources and information.
It is important to assess your vulnerability to current weather and climate as a first step in the adaptation process. We have a number of tools to help you, including:
- Risk assessment framework
- UKCIP Adaptation Wizard to take you through the adaptation process
- Local Climate Impacts Profile (LCLIP) is a method of quantifying weather impacts
- Business Areas Climate Impact Assessment Tool (BACLIAT) is designed to help businesses explore weather impacts
