What is climate adaptation and resilience?
Climate adaptation refers to the adjustments made to ensure that our region can better prepare for climate threats.
The goal of adaptation is climate resilience, where our communities, infrastructure and natural environment can withstand, cope with and bounce back from climate impacts.
What is climate change adaptation?
Our climate is changing. The world’s temperature is rising, bringing with it changes to the climate and to weather patterns.
In the West Midlands we’re going to see:
- Warmer, wetter winters
- Hotter, drier summers
- And more extreme weather events
These new weather events aren’t what we’re used to in the West Midlands. Unless we adapt to and prepare for the changing climate, our people, infrastructure and natural environment will be exposed to a number of climate-related impacts.
Climate Risk and Adaptation Data and Intelligence
Click here for more information on climate risks and impacts facing the West Midlands
Climate Adaptation Guidance and Support
Click here for more information on climate adaptation options and guidance from trusted sources
West Midlands Adapt (WM-Adapt) Project
Click here for more information on the UKRI-funded research project, West Midlands Adapt
Climate Adaptation Reporting
Click here for more information on the WMCA’s submission to government’s fourth round of climate adaptation reporting, including the climate risks facing the WMCA and associated adaptation actions.
Contact us
For more information on any of our adaptation work, please contact us at environment@wmca.org.uk