Figure 1.2.2: Examples of actions and techniques available to increase adaptive capacity KEY
Conurbation/catchment scale Neighbourhood scale Building scale
Diversion or dualling of flood flows away from affected areas
Flood attenuation and temporary water storage, including use of greenspace
Source control, for example, upland land management
Managed realignment
‘Set-back’ flood defences and, as a last resort permanent defences and hard barriers
Managing flood pathways to cope with heavy rainfall events
Green roofs
One-way valves Sustainable drainage systems
Rain proofing and overhangs Flood resilient materials
Source: EEA 2013
Responses to climate change mitigation and adaptation have both direct and indirect health benefits; for example, burning fewer fossil fuels reduces respiratory diseases and active transport, while walking and cycling cut pollution and
road traffic accidents and reduce rates of obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke (Bone and Nurse 2010). There are also health co-benefits from changes in diet, such as eating less red meat. Another benefit is the reduction of