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South Ayrshire Council

… seasonality and more heavy downpours. These changes are projected to continue and intensify over the coming decades. We can expect future changes in climate to be far greater than anything we have seen in the past5. Figure 1: SEPA Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs) (indicated in brown) in the Firth of Clyde; Ayrshire Local Plan District: Local Flood Risk Management Plan 2016…

… and communities to ensure infrastructure is resilient to impacts of climate change. Activity - adaptation Embed a proactive approach to climate change adaptation in relevant council strategies and partnerships. Relevant strategies Open Space Strategy Local Development Plan Local Housing Strategy Local Transport Strategy Area Waste plan Ayrshire Local Plan District Flood Risk Management Strategy…

… community to do the same. The Council can also help the area to be more resilient and adapt to potential impacts of climate change, such as flooding. 1.3 What are the impacts for Scotland and South Ayrshire? South Ayrshire’s climate is already changing. Over the last century temperatures in Scotland have increased, sea levels have risen, and rainfall patterns have changed, with increased…

… with partners to make greenspace accessible so everyone can benefit through outdoor activities. A quality natural environment is also good for the local economy, with obvious links to tourism and the food and drink industry. Climate change impacts present some risks to our environment. While it is difficult to quantify these risks, coastal erosion and flooding are more likely due to sea level rise…

…, increased rainfall and intensity of storms. Natural ecosystems can help us to mitigate carbon emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. For example, the restoration of peatland and woodlands can help store carbon, and wetlands and riparian woodlands can help reduce the impact of flooding. 16 | P a g e 4.2 Policy Drivers Table 7: Relevant policy drivers on the environment…