Adapting ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for climate change
We need to adapt our city so that it copes with the impact of climate change. Climate change is already presenting many risks and some opportunities to
- our homes
- businesses
- way of life.
This is affecting
- people
- our landscapes
- our environment
- economy.
Our climate is projected to change further, despite our existing efforts to reduce Scotland’s carbon emissions. We are likely to see increasing extreme weather
- heavier winter rainfall
- reduced summer rainfall
- higher average temperatures
- more frequent and extreme heatwaves
- rising sea level
- more coastal erosion
- increased likelihood of flooding.
Actions to adapt our city
Our Climate Ready ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Plan, approved in August 2024, is our new climate change adaptation plan for the city. Read the Climate Ready ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Plan to learn more about the actions that the city must take to prepare for the shocks and stresses associated with climate change impacts (such as extreme flooding events, heat waves and other weather events).