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Environmental

Parks will play an ever more important role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Find out how green space cools and calms our environment.

Did you know

  • Over the next 50 years summer temperatures are predicted to
    rise by 3-5°C.
    UK Climate Impacts Programme (2006)

  • The 1990s were the warmest decade in the last 100 years.
    Climate Change - a space for nature?, English Nature, (2006)

  • Species are under threat in more than one way. Climate change is predicted to cause a number of weather extremes which could directly affect our wildlife.
    BBC Weather centre, BBC (2006)

  • Due to climate change and water shortages we may not have grassy parks in the future.
    Climate Change - a space for nature?, English Nature, (2006)

  • By the 2080s annual rainfall will decrease by up to 15%.
    Climate Change - a space for nature?, English Nature, (2006)

Research

Climate Change and Nature: Adapting for the Future

English Nature, RSPB, WWF, The World Conservation Union

Climate Change and the Historic Environment

UCL Centre for Sustainable Heritage

Climate Change and the Visitor Economy

Sustainability Northwest & UKCIP

Gardening in the Global Greenhouse: The Impacts of Climate Change on Gardens in the UK

The University of Reading, Plant Services

Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change in the Urban Environment

The Centre for Urban and Regional Ecology (CURE)

Trees Matter!

Trees for Cities

Case studies

Green Flag Award winners

A look at how Albert Park in Middlesborough managed to win the Award

Adapting to Climate Change Impacts

See what measures are being taken as a response to climate change on the National Trust website

Articles

A climate of change

A look at the role parks can play in adapting to climate change
Rosie James, June 2006, Spaces&Places


Green living roofs - eccentric or essential?

A look at the benefits green roofs can offer
Jane Grant, Spaces & Places