Green Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change: A Framework for ...
Green Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change: A Framework for ...
Green Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change: A Framework for ...
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Contents<br />
Executive Summary 5<br />
The Vision 7<br />
The Case <strong>for</strong> <strong>Combat</strong>ing <strong>Climate</strong> <strong>Change</strong> 9<br />
The Case <strong>for</strong> <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> 11<br />
Developing the <strong>Framework</strong> <strong>for</strong> Action 12<br />
The North West <strong>Climate</strong> <strong>Change</strong> Action Plan 12<br />
The GRaBS Project 13<br />
Delivering the <strong>Framework</strong> <strong>for</strong> Action 14<br />
How <strong>to</strong> Deliver? 14<br />
Who <strong>to</strong> Deliver? 14<br />
District and Neighbourhood Level Delivery 14<br />
Pan-Authority (or Sub/City Region) Level Delivery 15<br />
The Actions 16<br />
1. Overarching Actions 18<br />
2. Managing Surface Water 23<br />
3. Managing High Temperatures 26<br />
4. Carbon S<strong>to</strong>rage and Sequestration 29<br />
5. Managing Riverine Flooding 32<br />
6. Food Production 35<br />
7. Material Substitution 38<br />
8. Providing Low Carbon Fuels 40<br />
9. Reducing the Need <strong>to</strong> Travel by Car 43<br />
10. Helping Other Species Adapt 45<br />
11. Managing Visi<strong>to</strong>r Pressure 48<br />
12. Reducing Soil Erosion 51<br />
13. Managing Water Resources 54<br />
14. Managing Coastal Flooding 56<br />
Legislative and Policy Context 60<br />
EU Legislation and Policy 60<br />
UK Legislation, Policy and Guidance 60<br />
Abbreviations 62<br />
Organisations Shaping the <strong>Framework</strong> 63
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