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Aberdeen City Council

… and adapt. Adaptation actions support the delivery of outcomes under people, place and economy • Regional and Local Transport Strategies have aims to ensure that the transport network is as resilient as possible to flooding and contingency conditions are developed. • Aberdeen’s Open Space and Nature Conservation Strategies both include considerations for climate change. • The North East Flood…

…, to reduce damage to buildings from water penetration, flooding and storms. Aberdeen Adapts Climate Adaptation Framework Goal 2 - Responsive transport and infrastructure Close collaboration between agencies, long-term planning and regular assessment will keep local transport infrastructure resilient to shocks from severe weather, protecting people and helping businesses stay…

… Wetland project and green roofs on city buildings. From the North East Flood Risk Management Plan to the integration of adaptation into city planning policy, as well as Local Transport, Open Space and Nature Conservation Strategies. By learning from these measures, Aberdeen is well placed to develop the adaptation solutions that can make sure local people, places and businesses are climate ready…

… to be increased competition for water between households, agriculture, industry and the needs of the natural environment. Growth for the city will need to prioritise water efficiency to avoid increasing demands on water supply. Infrastructure – network connectivity and interdependencies. Energy, transport, water and ICT network support services are vital to local health, wellbeing and economic prosperity…

…. Increased incidences of flooding, landslides, drought and heatwaves have the potential to cause major disruptions to the city. With infrastructure networks becoming increasingly interdependent, emergencies in one area can quickly spread. Adapting one element of infrastructure and leaving others unchanged will not be enough. Disruption to transport routes Aberdeen’s northerly location means…