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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

… whatever we can to adapt to the inevitable impacts of climate change: increasing temperatures, changing weather patterns, more extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Since the mid to late 19th century global and UK average land temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C, and we are already having to adapt to some major changes in UK weather patterns as illustrated by the examples shown…

… the longer-term impacts of climate change”, and this will require partnership working with wide range of infrastructure and other local delivery partners to put in place measures which “protect communities and businesses and safeguard growth from risks posed by severe weather events and a changing climate”. Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 | Page 21 Page 22…

… we need to be able to adapt to other extreme weather events, such as periods of high temperatures and droughts. Objectives 4a. Ensure essential services and operations are resilient to the likely future impacts of climate change This should include: • Ensuring service and operational plans take account of the increasing likelihood of extreme weather events 4b. Increase…

… the preparedness and resilience of local communities and businesses This should include: • Working with partners to ensure people can access the information they require to assess the risks posed by flooding, heat waves or other extreme weather events • Working with vulnerable communities in particular to develop their resilience to flooding, heatwaves and other extreme weather events • Working…

… water flows away from urban areas, and increasing tree cover to provide urban shade) • Helping to ensure new developments are located and designed in ways that will enable people, homes and infrastructure to cope with the likely impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events and the predicted rise in sea level • Developing sustainable drainage systems to store surface water run-off…