Taking steps to adapt to climate change
Somerset is experiencing increased risks from sea level rise and more unpredictable weather patterns that lead to flooding, drought and wildfires. After extreme events like floods or heatwaves, very often the focus is on resilience; being able to bounce back after the damage is done. While learning from these events and building resilience is important, as the climate continues to change these events are happening more often and are becoming more extreme and unpredictable as well as inevitable.
The climate will continue to shift for a long time to come, and we need to find a way to live with these changes. Taking adaptation actions can help limit or avoid the negative effects of climate change, and even maximise any positive opportunities it may present.
Climate adaptation community projects
Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Act to Adapt process is supporting communities across Somerset to adapt to climate change through a series of collaborative events. Taking the following steps, communities are creating and implementing climate adaptation plans, proactively responding to climate threats in their local area whilst simultaneously building community, supporting local wildlife, and increasing wellbeing. Why not get in touch and see how your community can get involved?
Contact Natalie Barnett, Climate Adaptation Assistant on natalie.barnett@somersetwildlife.org
Glastonbury's Climate adaptation training event was full of important discussions where we captured essential local knowledge that will be key to developing a strong climate adaptation plan.Climate Adaptation Assistant, Somerset Wildlife Trust
Reaching your community
We're keen to share our knowledge across Somerset, empowering communities to adapt to climate change. Are you interested to find out how you and your community can get involved? Here are some ways to talk, shape and act!
Download the Climate Adaptation Toolkit
Download additional Climate Adaptation Toolkit documents:
Latest news
We will be running events in the coming months where you can help shape Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge and Glastonbury’s climate adaptation plans. Come and have your say!
The Act to Adapt: Glastonbury project is funded by Somerset Rivers Authority