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Climate Change
The Isle of Wight Council and the Island Strategic Partnership recognise the threats posed to the Island by climate change. As a result they have chosen National Indicator 188 (Planning to Adapt to Climate Change) and NI 186 (Per capita reduction in CO2 emissions) as two essential Performance Indicators, both critical to the sustainable future of the Isle of Wight.
To achieve the necessary level of detailed research required for National Indicator 188 the ISP brought in Natural Enterprise, an Island based environmental consultancy. Natural Enterprise consultants are undertaking the essential research for the indicator whilst extending the scope of the work beyond the required remit of the public authority, to the wider community.
Adaptation to climate change is a relatively new field. The steps required involve: looking at how climate and weather are currently addressed; assessing the recent costs of weather events; assessing the Island’s vulnerability to future climate change; prioritising these vulnerabilities and taking action to eliminate or reduce the risk or where possible make the most of opportunities.
The process is currently being undertaken within the local authority and the Island Strategic Partnership, to be followed by action at community level and by businesses.
For more information contact Sam on 01983 535884 or email sam.buck@naturalenterprise.co.uk
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