Derry City and Strabane District CouncilClimate Change Adaptation Plan 2020-2025
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Glossary<br />
<strong>Adaptation</strong><br />
The process of adjustment to the actual <strong>and</strong> anticipated effects<br />
of climate change to moderate harm <strong>and</strong> exploit beneficial<br />
opportunities.<br />
Adaptive Capacity<br />
The ability of a system, organisation or individual to adjust to<br />
climate change.<br />
Climate<br />
Climate refers to the average weather experienced in a region<br />
over a long period, typically at least 30 years. This includes<br />
temperature, wind <strong>and</strong> rainfall patterns.<br />
Climate <strong>Change</strong><br />
A statistically significant variation in either the mean state of<br />
the climate or in its variability over time, whether due to natural<br />
variability or as a result of human activity.<br />
Climate <strong>Change</strong> Mitigation<br />
Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions <strong>and</strong> enhance<br />
carbon storage to prevent further global warming.<br />
Climate Projections<br />
Climate projections provide future climate data using models<br />
which simulate the response of the climate system to a range<br />
of scenarios based on the future emissions or concentration of<br />
greenhouse gases (GHGs) <strong>and</strong> aerosols.<br />
Coastal Erosion<br />
Coastal retreat or loss of materials from the shoreline.<br />
Drought<br />
A significant period of dry weather long enough to cause a<br />
serious hydrological imbalance.<br />
DCSDC Climate <strong>Change</strong> <strong>Adaptation</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
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