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Stirling Council

… produced its first Climate Adaptation Strategy in 2014 and was the first Scottish signatory to the Covenant of Mayors’ Initiative on Adaptation to Climate Change in October 2014. • While leading development of the Forth District Flood Risk Management Plan (2016-2022), and participating in 3 other Districts, the Council has delivered 3 flood alleviation schemes, 2 flood protection studies, 4 Surface…

…-wide targets Undertake Risk and Opportunities Assessment of Council area Complete 2021 Review and update Climate Adaptation Strategy for the Council area Early 2022 Continue development and delivery of Flood Alleviation Schemes outlined in cycle 1 Flood Risk Management Plans Dependent on funding available Finalise and publish cycle 2 Local Flood Risk Management Plan June 2022 Council…

… in Scotland today. The world has already warmed by an average of around 1.2oC over the past 150 years. This may not sound much, but this extra heat causes more variable and extreme weather events, ranging from heavier downpours and flash flooding to extended droughts, stronger winds, and rising sea levels. In addition to direct weather impacts, climate change also acts as a ‘risk multiplier…

… Climate Adaptation Strategy for the Stirling Council area and identify a series of priority projects for urgent action. • Make best use of green spaces as natural adaptation solutions to climate impacts (flooding, drought, overheating) as a major priority in our work. • Ensure existing Flood Risk and Surface Water Management Plans are delivered, reviewed and updated. • Ensure the economic benefits…

… to take action • Update the Community Resilience Scheme, ensuring it is active, effective and accessible to all. • Work with businesses so they are ready for climate change impacts. 5 Council strategies underpinning this objective • Local Development Plan • Climate Adaptation Strategy • Regional Economic Strategy • Flood Risk and Surface Water Management Plans 30 Key Enabling Actions…