Coastal Communities 2150 Carolyn McKenzie Sustainability and Climate Change Manager
What is CC2150? A project helping communities develop their own local visions and action plans to decrease their vulnerability and increase resilience to climate and coastal change . Background: INTERREG IVA – 2 Seas programme (part-financed by ERDF) Runs from January 2011 – March 2014 The Partners:
Why 2150…Here and Now? Some impacts of climate and coastal change are already being felt. By developing plans and actions now, we can reduce the risks and maximise opportunities.
Why Kent? Opportunities Risks Loss of Biodiversity Increased Tourism Risk to Built Infrastructure Increased Regeneration Risk to Food Security Potential Increased Frequency of Agriculture and Biodiversity Flooding Diversification Health Complications Renewable Energy Resources Increased Rates of Coastal Skills Development Erosion Economic Development Shrinking of Beaches Community Building Loss of Landscape Value On-going Funding Potential
Why Kent? The Evidence Base Local Data • Background Data • Joseph Rowntree reports • DEFRA reports on climate change effects • NHS and WHO reports on health vulnerabilities • EA Maps reports on coastal change • UKCIP Reports Site Visits Stakeholder Data
CC2150 Priority Communities Margate and Cliftonville Isle of Sheppey Romney Marsh Isle of Sheppey
What will CC2150 Deliver Build knowledge Widen Community Partnership Launch Working Develop Develop Plans Visions
Practical Actions
Next Steps - Attend and Host Events - Gather Local Feedback - Develop Vision and Action Plans Nasa
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