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

Industrial Revolution
A period of rapid industrial growth, beginning in Britain during
the second half of the 18th century and spreading to Europe
and later to other countries including the United States. The
industrial revolution marks the beginning of an increase in the
use of fossil fuels.
Invasive species
Invasive non-native species are those that have been
transported outside their natural range and that damage the
environment, economy, and health.
Maladaptation
Action or investment that increases vulnerability to the impacts
of climate change rather than reducing them.
Sea level rise
Above average rise in sea level over a period of time.
Storm surge
A temporary increase in the height of the sea due to extreme
meteorological and tidal conditions.
Vulnerability
The degree to which a system is susceptible to, and unable to
cope with adverse conditions, including climate variability and
weather extremes (the opposite of resilience).
Weather
The day to day condition of the atmosphere, including
temperature, rainfall and wind.
Resilience
The ability of a person or organisation to absorb change or
disturbance without significant loss of function while retaining
the same basic structure and ways of functioning, alongside
the capacity for adaptation, learning and transformation.
Risk Assessment
The structured analysis of hazards and impacts to provide
information for decision making.
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