Including 4 closely related terms such as floods, flood, and flood risk.
… the extent of potential flood risk across the Taw-Torridge estuary. In its worse case scenario modelling, incorporating up to date climate change impact predictions, it shows that more areas may be at risk of coastal change than previously thought7. This modelling will be used to help plan for managing future coastal change by the Council and other agencies. While the new Local Plan will set out…
… policies about development in those areas, along with consideration of what might need to be relocated or protected, the research will also assist with coastal protection work and the operation and maintenance of existing sea defences and flood risk and coastal erosion measures. However, in conjunction with this it is vital that we play our part in addressing the causes of climate change…
…, natural flood management and flood risks. In doing this it will trigger a range of economic activity and jobs in the natural capital economy of Northern Devon. This is a ground breaking project involving the North Devon Biosphere, South West Water, Environment Agency, University of Exeter, Satellite Applications Catapult and the Environmental Futures & Big Data Impact Lab. Our involvement…
… previously unsuited to our climate. Floods, storms, and extreme heat can cause damage to buildings, disrupt transport, and affect health. Buildings and infrastructure need to be adapted to cope with the new conditions. Businesses will have to plan around a changing climate, bringing additional costs and challenges as they look to adapt. Fig 3 Met office graphic showing the impacts…
…, Our Future’ and to: • Reduce the eco-footprint of the district to meet the Council’s carbon neutral target of 2030. • Deliver clean, well maintained and managed streets, parks and open spaces. • Provide high quality planning and development services. • Manage coastal and flood defences to meet the challenges of the changing climate. • Reduce waste and increase recycling. These priorities…