Climate Change Adaptation - Adapting to Climate Risks Using ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS 25999 and BS 31100 (Paperback)

Our climate is changing. It will continue to change for the foreseeable future. Yet already, in 2009, 58% of UK businesses reported experiencing some kind of disruption as a result of extreme weather. Being prepared for current and future variability and formulating a business response to climate change is becoming increasingly important. Adaptation to climate change involves making adjustments in response to the likely threats and opportunities arising from the projected changes to our climate. It can mean making physical alterations to premises, equipment, products or services, as well as covering less tangible changes, such as adjustments to working arrangements, strategy and contracts. Bringing together research, analysis tools, practical experience and the latest climate projections, this guide offers a logical and cost effective approach to identifying future climate risks and embedding the management of those risks in an existing management system. Featuring detailed guidance on integrating climate risks within four widely used management standards and providing a tried and tested process for adaptation that can be applied to any relevant existing management system, this is the essential guide for anyone looking to implement an effective climate change adaptation strategy.