Derry City and Strabane District CouncilClimate Change Adaptation Plan 2020-2025

Within the City and District, recent flood events have served
to increase awareness of the risks and impacts that climate
change and associated severe weather events can have,
such as damage and disruption to business, community,
infrastructure, agriculture and the natural environment, health,
water supply, productivity and daily life.
The Climate Change Adaptation Plan provides a framework
for cohesive adaptation action within Derry City and Strabane
District Council. It outlines the case for taking action within
the context of existing and future climate change risks for both
the UK as a whole and for those specific to the Council. The
strategic policy context is outlined alongside explanation of
the roles and responsibilities for central and local government
in Northern Ireland. Additional information is provided in a
separate supplementary information document detailing the
regional profile, climate challenge and strategic context in
more depth.
A risk analysis carried out as part of the adaptation planning
process enabled identification of adaptation responses across
Council. These responses will form a key contribution to
the District’s Community Plan vision to deliver a ‘thriving,
prosperous and sustainable City and District with equality of
opportunity for all.’
The thematic priorities and objectives provide the framework
for the supporting Climate Adaptation Action Plan which will be
delivered over the initial 5 year period.
A monitoring and evaluation program will ensure the Council’s
adaptation efforts are delivered and kept up to date with
emerging research, risks, tools and guidance.
DCSDC Climate Change Adaptation Plan
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