Defra  ‘On Saturday (12 December), the UK became one of the first countries in the world to fulfil a key commitment of the Paris Agreement, publishing our Adaptation Communication, setting out how we are enhancing our resilience to the changing climate.

Published as the Prime Minister brought leaders together at the virtual Climate Ambition Summit, the Adaptation Communication sets out what we are doing to prepare for the effects of climate change at home and to support those facing impacts overseas.  Our approach covers the natural environment, infrastructure, people and the built environment, business and industry, and local government.

Rebecca Pow, Environment Minister, said:

The impacts of climate change demand urgent action, and we are determined to be global leaders. We must adapt to these impacts at home and overseas. That is why the UK is fulfilling a key commitment of the Paris Agreement and asking others to do the same both at the Climate Ambition Summit, and ahead of COP26 in Glasgow next year as we come together for our planet.

We can’t rest on our laurels, which is why, as well as implementing the bold actions set out today, we’re developing a long-term vision and framework to help us ensure resilience to climate risk up to 2050 and beyond.

Click here to read the Communication