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…, increased pests, pathogens and invasive species and disrupted supply chains. All of these will influence our health and wellbeing, infrastructure, economy, and environment. It is therefore essential that we proactively act to address climate change, through both mitigation and adaptation, to minimise the worst effects and to be prepared for a changing climate. Scotland has set a target…
…/flash flooding also occurs when a lot of rain falls in a short time. This either overwhelms drainage systems or the rainfall is too high to fully seep into the ground. Other hazards for Shetland include ocean acidification, ocean warming and pests, pathogens and invasive species. Ocean acidification is where carbon dioxide in the air dissolves into the ocean, making the ocean more acidic…
…. This is bad, as fish and other species aren’t used to this type of environment. Species with shells are particularly affected, as acidic water can cause their shells to dissolve. In Shetland, our key economic sectors and lifeline services are highly susceptible to climate change. Transport infrastructure is sensitive to flooding and severe wind in particular, as these hazards have the potential…
… environment, including natural heritage sites and areas of significant natural value. Ocean acidification, ocean warming, and the introduction of pests, pathogens and invasive species will negatively impact the marine ecosystem, and therefore negatively impact the fishing and aquaculture industry. Similarly, changes to weather patterns and the increase in pests, pathogens and invasive species…
… to Shetland • Increased frequency in extreme weather events. • Increased rates of both coastal and surface flooding. • Ocean acidification and warming. • Increased pests, pathogens and invasive species. • Disrupted supply chains. Photo Credit: Ryan Leith 10 SIC Climate Change Strategy 2023-27 11 SIC Climate Change Strategy 2023-27 Current Situation: Emissions…