The non-profit, which advises public and private organisations across one of the UK’s biggest regional economies, shares some top tips on how to prepare for the coming storms.
Britain’s climate is changing at a dramatic rate, with once-in-a-generation flooding events now becoming commonplace, soaring summer temperatures and wildfires just three warnings signs. Like it or not, local authorities and private businesses alike need to plan for adaptation or risk major problems further down the line as these conditions worsen and a significant bill to cover the costs associated with playing catch up.
In a bid to help share knowledge, Alan Carr of Sustainability West Midlands calls on years of experience working for and with local authorities to share some top tips that should be implemented at a governance level – whether this is a business or council – to be better protected.
Advice looks at this subject from a ‘place-based’ rather than ‘service-based’ perspective, and the first words of wisdom emphasise the word ‘action’. As the name suggests, action plans should be action orientated, and that means focusing on things that can be actioned quickly and effectively. In many cases, this means no-regret and quick win options are likely to take precedent.
From there, the video looks at how to involve key stakeholders, understanding how to categorise needs in terms of urgency, the importance of collaboration and ongoing monitoring to assess results and fine-tune in real time. A masterclass that’s relevant to anyone working in local government and management level private sector staff.
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