Adaptation policy framework (consultation)
Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Seeks help in gathering information regarding climate change adaptation activities across the UK, within different agencies and across different sectors. The aim is to identify key risks and opportunities common across a number of policy areas and to coordinate approaches where a number of departments and other bodies in the public and private sector will need to work together. Covers: purpose of the APF; the purpose of adaptation; policy context; methodology and tools; next stages - indicators, targets and reviews of progress.
History
This document has been archived by its original publisher.
Subjects
- Climate change
- Planning and development
- Environmental planning/land
Publisher History
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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