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Climate change is happening now...

Climate change is one of the most serious threats globally. In Scotland, we are already feeling the effects with rising temperatures and more frequent winter storms impacting on our lives, our environment and the economy. Much of the change in climate over the next 30 - 40 years is already determined by our past and present emissions. Scotland will be increasingly affected by climate change in the future and it is essential that we act now to adapt sustainably and reduce our emissions.

The Scottish Climate Change Impacts Partnership (SCCIP)

The Scottish Climate Change Impacts Partnership (SCCIP) was established to "increase the resilience of organisations and infrastructure in Scotland to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the impacts of climate change".

On this site you will find:

  • data on climate trends and impacts in Scotland
  • latest research and project information including sharing best practice
  • tools and resources to support action in adapting to and mitigating climate change
  • training and support events

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Forestry Commission Scotland draft Climate Change Action Plan 2008-2010

There is still time to contribute to the 12 week public consultation on Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) draft Climate Change Action Plan for the period 2008 to 2010. The consultation will run from 11 March until 6 June.

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New SCCIP Work Programme 2008/09

SNIFFER are pleased to announce that the Scottish Government and SEPA will continue to fund the SCCIP programme for the year 2008/09. Key topic areas for the new programme include Network Building/ Coordination; the SCCIP Website; support and coordination for UKCIP08; a support role for the Scottish Adaptation Strategy & Local Authority engagement on adaptation.

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