Reducing emissions is only one part of the local climate action story. This SCIS Insight briefing - co-authored with adaptation specialist Dr. Emma Yule - outlines the benefits of integrating climate adaptation and mitigation concerns when delivering area-wide emissions reduction programmes.
As Scotland's climate continues to change, it is equally important to ensure that infrastructure, services and communities are prepared for increasing risks such as flooding, overheating and sea-level rise. In this context, the public sector plays a key role in delivering climate adaptation measures across Scotland, in addition to climate mitigation duties.
Integrating climate adaptation and mitigation measures helps to ensure that emissions reduction interventions are resilient to current and future climate impacts, saving time, money and lives in an increasingly uncertain world.
To find out more, download the briefing here.