Resources
London’s commercial building stock and climate change adaptation
2 September 2009
This document is intended to highlight the need for adaptation, to illustrate the business opportunities and encourage proactive dialogue and action within London’s commercial property professionals. It sets out the key vulnerabilities and adaptation actions for London’s leaders in planning, design, development, valuation, finance and legal professions. … Read publication
Economic incentives for retrofitting London’s existing homes for climate change impacts
1 September 2009
This report explores and identifies the opportunities for developing economic incentive schemes to promote retrofitting of the London housing stock to adapt to the impacts of climate change. … Read publication
The role of public procurement: Adapting to climate change
1 September 2009
The public procurement market for capital projects, estimated at £47bn, is large enough to influence the wider market. This report examines the economic and legal case for incorporating climate change adaptation into public procurement. … Read publication
Your home in a changing climate: retrofitting existing homes for climate change impact
2 February 2008
The report’s focus is to inform and promote the adaptation of the existing residential building stock for a future climate. The study covers dwellings from private individuals to housing associations, with an emphasis on water conservation, drainage, flood risk and ventilation. … Read publication
Helping London prepare for the impacts of climate change
31 May 2007
The London Climate Change Partnership Leaflet provides you with a simple summary about what the Partnership is, what London’s the major climate risks are, and what publications have been developed to help Londoners prepare for climate change impacts. It’s a simple one-stop-shop about the Partnership, designed for all Londoners. … Read publication
A case study companion to the checklist for development
2 March 2007
The report provides case studies of developments or buildings that use techniques relevant to key climate change adaptations issues such as location, site layout, ventilation, drainage, water, outdoor spaces and connectivity. The examples were chosen because they demonstrate techniques or design features which can minimise exposure to climate risk through their design life. … Read publication
Business as usual? Adapting to climate change
2 November 2006
This report examines how London is financially exposed to global climatic events. It highlights the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities facing London’s financial service sectors, and poses a number of key questions that place adaptation to unavoidable climate change at the heart of the decision-making process. … Read publication
A good practice guide for sustainable communities
2 October 2006
This report sets out the climate change adaptation issues that planners and developers should consider at each stage of the development process, and ways to respond to them. It will help planners and developers implement current planning guidance and links up with the government’s wider approac to climate change adaptation. … Read publication
Lessons for London: Adapting to climate change
2 June 2006
Lessons for London reviews how other major international cities are managing climate risks. The report identifies international case studies for climate change adaptation and informs the formation of climate adaptation planning policies for London, especially the Further Alterations to the London Plan. … Read publication
A checklist for development: Guidance on designing developments in a changing climate
2 November 2005
The report argues for the principle that developments should be designed to be adapted to the changing climate throughout their lifetime. The guidance covers water re-use and efficiency, reducing flood risk, avoiding overheating and minimising damage from subsidence and heave. … Read publication