Inspiration for Practical Climate Change Adaptation Jörn Peters South East England Regional Assembly

User-Friendly Guidance

Climate Change Implementation Plan  Deliver climate change commitments in South East Plan  Wide range of actions to address mitigation and adaptation  Identification of sectors and organisations on local, regional and national level potentially responsible for delivery

Climate Change Implementation Plan Potential barriers to overcome  Short planning horizons  Resistance to change  Conflicting priorities  Lack of in-house expertise

Guide for Planners on Water Management Menu of Adaptation Options  Water reduction, reuse and recycling  Flood proofing and run-off management  Resilience to severe weather

Guide for Planers on Water Management Advice for Planners and Developers  Use of existing tools and regulations  Flexibility of design  Maintenance  Partnership working

Conclusion  We provide a wide range of practical examples and support in one source.  We continue to work with key partners in the UK and abroad to help tackling the effects of climate change in the region.  The ESPACE extension will address barriers to implementation.  Take the opportunity for further discussion also at our stand.