Including the closely related terms flood risk, and flood.
… contribute towards two or more of these aims. For example, any natural habitats we restore can help to achieve ‘net zero’ by locking up carbon in plants and trees (Aim 1), support nature recovery (Aim 2), and contribute to climate change adaptation by reducing flood risk (Aim 4). Page 6 | Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 Aim 1: Achieve net zero greenhouse gas…
… risk along Lustrum Beck, including the replacement of Londonderry Bridge and the debris screen at Primrose Hill (to prevent flood water backing up), as well as the installation of new flood walls (to reduce the likelihood of flood water encroaching into residential areas). In addition the project included natural flood management measures, notably the construction of three large water…
… change This should include: • On-going partnership working partnership with the Environment Agency and others to develop and deliver schemes to reduce flood risk, utilsing both engineered and natural solutions. • Improving or creating green infrastructure to reduce the negative impacts of a changing climate (e.g. restoring natural features in river corridors and on the coast to help divert high…
… and reduce flood risk - both in relation to existing and planned infrastructure, housing and other developments • Taking into consideration the impacts of a changing climate when planning for the future management and maintenance of built and natural assets Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 | Page 23 3. Key areas of activity In order to address our aims…
…’. This recognises that the natural environment provides a very wide range of ecosystem services (including carbon sequestration, food, water, flood alleviation, biodiversity and improved public health and wellbeing) which should be valued for the benefit they provide to people and the economy. Numerous human and natural factors continue to have major impacts on the UK’s natural environment: our…