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UK climate change risk assessment 2017
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides information to policy makers on the risks and opportunities from climate change and the vulnerability of the UK. Looks at the effects of climate change on 6 priority risk areas: flooding and coastal change; high temperatures affecting health and well-being; water shortages; natural capital; food production and trade; pests, diseases and non-native species. Also includes an assessment of priority risks and opportunities for the Devolved Governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
ISBN
9781474137416
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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