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Climate adaptation
As part of our response to the climate and biodiversity crisis, we’re prioritising adaptation strategies. Find out what climate adaptation is, and how it's different from climate mitigation.
Climate adaptation
Climate adaptation means adjusting to the current or expected effects of climate change.
There's no one-size-fits-all solution. Adaptation solutions depend on the:
community
business
organisation
country
region
Some examples of climate adaptation are:
building flood defences
setting up early warning systems for storms
switching to drought-resistant crops
redesigning communication systems
changing business operations
changing government policies
Climate adaptation in Brighton & Hove
We've designed some of our key local adaptation projects to cope with flooding during times of heavy rainfall. This will happen more often as temperatures rise.
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) that redirect rainfall have been effective. One example is in Carden Avenue where flooding has been an issue for residents. You can read more about Sustainable Drainage Systems.
We'll be producing a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment in 2023. This will guide adaptation projects for years to come.
Climate mitigation
Climate mitigation means actions we take to:
reduce emissions from greenhouse gases such as CO2
stop the planet from warming to more extreme temperatures
Some examples of climate mitigation are:
using modern technology
using renewable energy
making older equipment more energy efficient
changing management practices
changing buying behaviour
Differences between climate adaptation and climate mitigation
Climate mitigation means changing our behaviour and systems to protect:
communities
economies
the environment
The more we reduce emissions now, the easier it'll be to adapt to changes when we can no longer avoid them.
Both climate change mitigation and adaptation are important. Mitigation actions will take decades to affect rising temperatures. That’s why we must also use adaptation strategies to respond to climate change now and in the future.
Next steps in reducing carbon emissions
We've prioritised climate mitigation strategies for some time now. Our Carbon Neutral 2030 Programme aims to reduce carbon emissions across Brighton & Hove. The programme also aims to make the city carbon-neutral city by 2030.
The council is making changes in these areas:
travel and transport
energy and water
waste
the built environment
nature and environment
Including climate adaptation will help us cope with climate change. This will help us thrive in the future.