RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY WALES PERSPECTIVE

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RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE ENVIRONMENT
AGENCY WALES PERSPECTIVE

• CHRIS MILLS
• DIRECTOR
• ENVIRONMENT AGENCY WALES

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CO2 EMISSIONS IN WALES 42.5 Mtonnes
Sources EU Emissions Trading Scheme 2005 and
DEFRA 2003
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REDUCE CO2 PRODUCTION
SourceStern Review(2006)
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REDUCE CO2 CONSUMPTION
BEDZED, LONDON
ANGELINA ST, CARDIFF
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ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE
SourceStern Review(2006)
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MITIGATION MEASURES
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CO2 PER UNIT OF ENERGY
Tonnes Carbon Dioxide emitted per megawatt of
electricity (over life cycle)
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ADAPTATION MEASURES

• Climate proof existing strategies
• Investment in Flood Risk Management
• Water efficiency and climate proofed Water
  Resource Management
• Permeable landscapes for biodiversity

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FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT
ABERAERON
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WATER RESOURCES
PEN -Y GARREGH RESERVOIR
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EAW ROLE